Was wondering is there any benefits or cons of buying Sprint n9 or unlocked n9 both from Samsung USA directly?
It's my understanding that Sprint automatically unlocks devices after 50 days of service. If I buy an unlocked n9 from Samsung directly then I'd have to buy a sim card too for upgrade purposes from a note 8.
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If you fully purchase the phone from Sprint, it's supposed to be 50 days, and it's not automatic. You have to call and wait for it to be cleared. If you buy it from Samsung unlocked, it comes unlocked immediately. That seems the better way to go to me, if your going to put up all the money up front any way.
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If you fully purchase the phone from Sprint, it's supposed to be 50 days, and it's not automatic. You have to call and wait for it to be cleared. If you buy it from Samsung unlocked, it comes unlocked immediately. That seems the better way to go to me, if your going to put up all the money up front any way.
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If I buy the Sprint branded from Samsung directly surely it will be locked ?
I bought my t mobile N8 from Samsung directly last year and it was locked and had to be unlocked via t mobile for me to able to use it on Sprint currently.
Also on a side note, t mobile had to contact Samsung before they could unlock my t mobile device , because the IMEI wasn't on t mobiles database. Even though it was a t mobile note 8.
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Was wondering is there any benefits or cons of buying Sprint n9 or unlocked n9 both from Samsung USA directly?
It's my understanding that Sprint automatically unlocks devices after 50 days of service. If I buy an unlocked n9 from Samsung directly then I'd have to buy a sim card too for upgrade purposes from a note 8.
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Sprint doesn't unlock device after 50 days of use. They will only unlock after the device is paid off. I had my S7E for over a year and a half and its still locked up. Not only that, Sprint is one of the worst in terms of customer service so I will be leaving them shortly. I ordered a blue unlocked Note 9 from Samsung which I'll be using instead of the S7E. The S7E I will pay off the remaining balance and trade it in to Samsung for the credit.
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Sprint doesn't unlock device after 50 days of use. They will only unlock after the device is paid off. I had my S7E for over a year and a half and its still locked up. Not only that, Sprint is one of the worst in terms of customer service so I will be leaving them shortly. I ordered a blue unlocked Note 9 from Samsung which I'll be using instead of the S7E. The S7E I will pay off the remaining balance and trade it in to Samsung for the credit.
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Thing that concerns me about the unlocked version is volte and vvm not working with Sprint. I'm going by previous posts from Sprint users who bought an unlocked note8 from Samsung USA directly.
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Thing that concerns me about the unlocked version is volte and vvm not working with Sprint. I'm going by previous posts from Sprint users who bought an unlocked note8 from Samsung USA directly.
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With sprint, you will not be getting volte anyway. I'm certainly not getting internet connection when I'm on a call with my S7E. It's some bs if you ask me. When I initially found out about this switching over from T-Mobile (I was with Tmo for 10+years) I was shocked. I do not use sprint vvm as I have google voice but I heard you can download that separately.
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With sprint, you will not be getting volte anyway. I'm certainly not getting internet connection when I'm on a call with my S7E. It's some bs if you ask me. When I initially found out about this switching over from T-Mobile (I was with Tmo for 10+years) I was shocked. I do not use sprint vvm as I have google voice but I heard you can download that separately.
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But I heard they will be rolling it out in September.
I also ported to Sprint from t mobile a few months ago.
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They have unlocked my two Note 8s automatically but I had bought both outright.
Also they do have volte which is active on my Note 8s and hope to have on my Note 9s.
Thought I would provide some correct information.
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They have unlocked my two Note 8s automatically but I had bought both outright.
Also they do have volte which is active on my Note 8s and hope to have on my Note 9s.
Thought I would provide some correct information.
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Is this something you're getting because you rooted? My Sprint S7E has no internet while on call. Things like google maps will stop working in online mode, I can't check the internet nor check gmail while on a call. I called sprint only to find out they do not offer simultaneous voice and internet. So i'm not sure how you're getting it. I will check again after writing this message to see if sprint somehow turned that function on.
EDIT: Nope, still no internet while on call. Either your Note 8 has something my S7E doesn't have or you're on wifi and you just weren't aware? Like I said Sprint told me they do not have this feature so i'm not sure how you're getting it. Thought I would provide some correct information
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Is this something you're getting because you rooted? My Sprint S7E has no internet while on call. Things like google maps will stop working in online mode, I can't check the internet nor check gmail while on a call. I called sprint only to find out they do not offer simultaneous voice and internet. So i'm not sure how you're getting it. I will check again after writing this message to see if sprint somehow turned that function on.
EDIT: Nope, still no internet while on call. Either your Note 8 has something my S7E doesn't have or you're on wifi and you just weren't aware? Like I said Sprint told me they do not have this feature so i'm not sure how you're getting it. Thought I would provide some correct information
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I think he's talking about the calling plus feature which currently let's you use voice and data if also connected to wifi and mobile data.
I doubt calling plus will work in the unlocked version which I'm getting.
I pulled the trigger and ordered an unlocked version. Stupid me, paying $600 ( after trade in) for stereo speakers and 20% bigger battery. Now I'll have to order a new sim card and do imei change via my Sprint dashboard when I receive the n9.
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I think he's talking about the calling plus feature which currently let's you use voice and data if also connected to wifi and mobile data.
I doubt calling plus will work in the unlocked version which I'm getting.
I pulled the trigger and ordered an unlocked version. Stupid me, paying $600 ( after trade in) for stereo speakers and 20% bigger battery. Now I'll have to order a new sim card and do imei change via my Sprint dashboard when I receive the n9.
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Yeah, as I mentioned, if you're on wifi it'll definitely let you use the internet while on a call. By the way, I'm in the same shoe I ordered a Note 9 unlocked from Samsung to use on sprint for the next few months before I switch. Why the next few months? because while I'll pay off the S7E, the BOGO S7E won't be paid out fully until 2 full years.
We're in the same boat.
I'm assuming I need a new sim card as I've learned that I cannot merely swap the note 8 Sprint card into the unlocked note 9 when it arrives. Any tips?
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Yeah, as I mentioned, if you're on wifi it'll definitely let you use the internet while on a call. By the way, I'm in the same shoe I ordered a Note 9 unlocked from Samsung to use on sprint for the next few months before I switch. Why the next few months? because while I'll pay off the S7E, the BOGO S7E won't be paid out fully until 2 full years.
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We're in the same boat.
I'm assuming I need a new sim card as I've learned that I cannot merely swap the note 8 Sprint card into the unlocked note 9 when it arrives. Any tips?
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It'll be my first unlocked phone so It'll be a first for me. I'll keep you posted through pm.
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It'll be my first unlocked phone so It'll be a first for me. I'll keep you posted through pm.
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Again, same here. Lol.
Where are you getting the Sprint sim card from? It's different version model sim that was used for the Note 8.
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Again, same here. Lol.
Where are you getting the Sprint sim card from? It's different version model sim that was used for the Note 8.
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I'd imagine just walking into one of the stores for one.
I ordered from twigby, as I'm doing an imei swap via the Sprint online dashboard. Don't want any escuses for them to charge me an upgrade and change my current Kickstart plan.
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I'd imagine just walking into one of the stores for one.
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no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
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no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
anyway i hope your unlocked works like this but might not until they switch it on for everyone. View attachment 4576177View attachment 4576178
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It must be a new thing with the Note 8.0 and forward. It's not available to the S7E.
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no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.
anyway i hope your unlocked works like this but might not until they switch it on for everyone. View attachment 4576177View attachment 4576178
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Tried that was flakey as hell.
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i thought most samsungs in the us are unlocked?
from my s7 to note/s9, they were unlocked from verizon, i woulf figure the same with Sprint
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Granted, I think I would have to wait 40 days in order to switch over. Anyway to bypass that? I could have sworn I read somewhere that carriers have to unlock phones now if the customer demands it? Not sure.
You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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It uses all of the AT&T bands though, correct? I just read on their site that it has to be used with a line for 40 days. So hopefully that's not the case.
Worst case you can have one of those unlock sites do it.
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Found this...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6/499300-s6-radio-frequency-support-us-carriers.html
Seems like it supports the right stuff. Wikipedia says At&t uses 2, 4 and 17
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
How do updates work if you have an unlocked TMo S6 on AT&T?
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How do updates work if you have an unlocked TMo S6 on AT&T?
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when tmobile updates the phone, youll get the update. simple.
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You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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im on the same boat. ordered the s6 edge from tmobile because i know it works with all tmobile and att bands, (also has unlocked bootloader) but will need to unlock it asap. i can do third party unlocks but ive yet to find one for the s6 :-// let me know if you find anything. I'll be using it on cricket wireless (AT&T)
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You will have to have it unlocked which is now legal. I have used several tmobile phones on att with no issue. I ordered a tmobile model for att. We shall see..
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How did you order a T-Mobile one for AT&T? The pre order website seems to be trying to make me do jump and sign up for post paid...
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Same here. I ordered a T-Mobile S6 for the unlocked bootloader to use on AT&T. I'm finding a lot of conflicting reports about getting them to SIM unlock it right away. Officially, it says that I have to wait 40 days (I had to sign up for a plan to get the phone), but what if I simply cancel the plan right away? What if I tell them that I need to use it overseas for work? Will they make an exception? I paid for the phone outright. I own it. I should be able to use it wherever I want.
Does anyone know how long it typically takes a third party unlocking site to have a new phone available for SIM unlocking?
Really hoping I can get it unlocked for my AT&T SIM right away. It would suck to not be able to use the phone for a while.
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Same here. I ordered a T-Mobile S6 for the unlocked bootloader to use on AT&T. I'm finding a lot of conflicting reports about getting them to SIM unlock it right away. Officially, it says that I have to wait 40 days (I had to sign up for a plan to get the phone), but what if I simply cancel the plan right away? What if I tell them that I need to use it overseas for work? Will they make an exception? I paid for the phone outright. I own it. I should be able to use it wherever I want.
Does anyone know how long it typically takes a third party unlocking site to have a new phone available for SIM unlocking?
Really hoping I can get it unlocked for my AT&T SIM right away. It would suck to not be able to use the phone for a while.
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I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing because most likely AT&T will have a lock bootlader. As you can see in the pic capture from someone with the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S6 in hand included is an app to unlock the device.
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I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing because most likely AT&T will have a lock bootlader. As you can see in the pic capture from someone with the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S6 in hand included is an app to unlock the device.
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There is an app, but you still have to be eligible. The app checks your account before allowing it. So, if there is a mandatory 40 wait and your account is brand new, it will fail.
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There is an app, but you still have to be eligible. The app checks your account before allowing it. So, if there is a mandatory 40 wait and your account is brand new, it will fail.
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Damn...
So those are all the pre-installed Tmo apps on the S6?
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Are there any other Galaxy S6 models that'll work better than the T-mobile version? I'm planning to get service from Cricket (which is AT&T), never with Tmobile.
I was thinking of getting an international version later, so it's completely carrier bloat free, but I don't know if those will work on AT&T's LTE.
I had a AT&T Note 3 and hated that it was a AT&T version. Crappy software and crappy slow updates, locked down bootloader. So now I'm looking at Tmobile version like the rest of you guys, but that too looks like there might be some unwanted carrier bloat.
What happens when AT&T or Cricket starts HD Voice feature?
I'm with you on ATT, they suck. Can someone confirm if you buy a S6 outright from T-mobile that you can unlock the phone via safeunlockcode.com right away without putting the phone on contact with t-mobile for 40 days?
I might just wait until they show up in stores and buy one outright if that is the case and put it on ATT then.
jackal2001 said:
I'm with you on ATT, they suck. Can someone confirm if you buy a S6 outright from T-mobile that you can unlock the phone via safeunlockcode.com right away without putting the phone on contact with t-mobile for 40 days?
I might just wait until they show up in stores and buy one outright if that is the case and put it on ATT then.
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Mine arrives tomorrow. I'll report back. If they give me any grief, I intend to threaten to cancel my new service (which I'm going to do anyway) and send the phone back. I paid full price for it and it's no good to me locked.
I didn't see an option to pay full price but I didn't get that far on the T-Mobile website.
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Will I be able to use the T-Mobile version of the S6 on AT&T?
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I didn't see an option to pay full price but I didn't get that far on the T-Mobile website.
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I did "no credit check" and had to pay a $50 deposit and add subscribe to service. It was the only way. But I paid retail price for the phone.
Seems like a waste of money if you lose that deposit and have to cancel service , etc
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Seems like a waste of money if you lose that deposit and have to cancel service , etc
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It's basically just $50 extra. Because the deposit just covers the first month of service. And if i cancel immediately, they may just refund me. Not sure how it works with them. Verizon lets you buy devices outright without jumping through all these hoops. Not sure why T-Mobile is so difficult.
All I know is: I need root, which means I need an unlocked bootloader, which means that this is my only option with full LTE support. The Korean models usually only support 1 AT&T band.
I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?
MizuRyuu said:
I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?
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Yes if you pay full price they'll defiantly sell it to you, pretty sure they'll unlock too since your buying it outright.
I think the Canadian Carriers will get it soon - they Carried the S5 Active. Just wait..
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MizuRyuu said:
I'm very interested in the S6 Active, but I live in Canada. I am wondering if AT&T sells the phone unlocked if I buy it outright? Actually, would AT&T even sell me the phone if I am not a current customer? If not, does anyone know a way around that?
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BTW - Does the LTE bands the AT&T model match Canadian LTE?? might be worth waiting it out..
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I think the Canadian Carriers will get it soon - they Carried the S5 Active. Just wait..
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BTW - Does the LTE bands the AT&T model match Canadian LTE?? might be worth waiting it out..
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They might get it... but last year, the S5 didn't come out until about October. I'm not sure I'm willing to wait 4 month for the possibility that Canada might get the phone. Hence my questions.
Thanks for the reminder regarding the LTE bands, I'll check to make sure it is compatible
EDIT: Luckily, AT&T and Rogers mostly sure the same LTE bands, so should be fine there
If the phone is paid for in full then AT&T has to grant you an unlock code - you just go to their website and request it. I requested it in the evening and received the code the next morning.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
Just make sure you choose that you are not an AT&T customer.
Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
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What about the boot loader?
I'm curious if the unlocked version comes without the AT&T boot loader. I have the Moto X, unlocked through AT&T but still cannot remove the boot loader. Can use the phone anywhere that offers the same GSM frequencies though.
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Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
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I'm curious if the unlocked version comes without the AT&T boot loader. I have the Moto X, unlocked through AT&T but still cannot remove the boot loader. Can use the phone anywhere that offers the same GSM frequencies though.
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Nope. Bootloader is the same on all S6 Actives. Because it is an AT&T exclusive.
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Hi, I too am very interested in getting an S6 Active (replace old S4 Active). I'm in the UK, on Vodafone who use LTE 7, 20 [2.6GHz, 800MHz] for 4G I think, which are all in the S6 specs. So if I got an AT&T S6 Active unlocked, anyone care to advise if it should work fine in the UK on Vodafone?
Thanks very much in advance.
I'm getting told a different story...
I've spoken to best buy and all my local Att shops and they all say they will not sell a galaxy s6 active without adding it to an existing Att account or creating a new one. Then they told me that I couldn't get it unlocked until I've had the plan for anywhere from 2-6 months. I can't get a straight story about the delayed unlocking. I have T-Mobile and would LOVE to purchase the phone outright and unlock it and use it right away on T-Mobile. How did you guys buy the phones without having a plan added? Thanks!
Did you use someone else's account?
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Can confirm the above. Picked mine up from best buy requested unlock code from AT&T and had it next morning. O am using it on T-Mobile.
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How did you get them to sell you one without activating it and adding it to a current ATT account or forcing you to sign up for service with them? I called and they said that even if you purchase it outright, they MUST add it/create a new ATT account before you leave. So lame...
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How did you get them to sell you one without activating it and adding it to a current ATT account or forcing you to sign up for service with them? I called and they said that even if you purchase it outright, they MUST add it/create a new ATT account before you leave. So lame...
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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AT&T store sold it to me outright, no AT&T account. I was able to get unlock code from the website by next day. The store even helped show me how to do it.
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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Thank you! I texted my friend who works there and he talked with a guy and they made it happen! Thanks guys!
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Thank you! I texted my friend who works there and he talked with a guy and they made it happen! Thanks guys!
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The ATT store will not sell it unless you have an account. When I went into best buy they said no problem. Just ask for an S6 active and tell them you want to but it out right. They don't care. If the salesman says you need to have an active line ask for another one. When I brought mine I got a $100 gift card for buying the phone outright, was not expecting it and it was a nice perk.
For unlocking ATT policy, you can find it on their website, states that if you are not an ATT customer and have a phone that is not activated on ATT and is not black listed that they will unlock it for free. I just filled out the form and the next day i had the unlock code. You can Google the policy for exact wording. They will not unlock it in store.
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That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of Tmobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.
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That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of Tmobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.
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The phone is compatible with attached t-mobile bands except 12. Band 12 does not concern me that much since I am an in area that does not have it. Speeds otherwise are the same as tmobile.
There is no WiFi calling option as this is exclusive to t-mobile. I am keeping an old phone tmobile around for when I travel international and use WiFi calling.
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So far...very frustrating
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That is great, now... can you pleae report how well the S6 active from AT&T works on the T-mobile network? How are the LTE speeds? and the 3g as well.. as I think it misses some of T mobiles bands. How is the calling quality on T-mobile and reception? Does it have the new band 12 compatible with the new Tmobile band 12? Do you know if it they have root access already? and of course... what about wifi calling? I am assuming this feature does not work with this phone. We appreciate answers to those questions.
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Received the unlock code and it worked like a charm, however everything else has been an issue. T-mobile set me up with a sim card and activated it and I can make calls fine, but the data is TERRIBLY slow. As in, I used to get 10mbps easily all around Charlotte (my home city) but now I'm getting MAYBE .88mbps. Also, the top where it says "lte" keeps disappearing and just showing the bars and the data cuts off completely. I'll make a call, and then after I hang up, the symbol comes back for a little while. I've reset the APN settings, done them manually with some info I found online, but it's still an issue. If anyone could help me, that'd be amazing.
Also, not software related, the actual screen has an issue. It's not the worst thing ever, but in direct sunlight there is a box around the screen about .25 inches in from the edge. It's almost like the glue they used to attach the glass to the screen isn't clear, but nearly clear. It shows up best on a white background with direct sunlight and the back-light turned up all the way, but it's visible on everything but black. VERY annoying.
I'm going to keep working with it (have factory reset twice now) for a couple of hours, but if it doesn't get figured out I have to return it. I use the phone for work and I literally cannot be without a stable connection.
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Received the unlock code and it worked like a charm, however everything else has been an issue. T-mobile set me up with a sim card and activated it and I can make calls fine, but the data is TERRIBLY slow. As in, I used to get 10mbps easily all around Charlotte (my home city) but now I'm getting MAYBE .88mbps. Also, the top where it says "lte" keeps disappearing and just showing the bars and the data cuts off completely. I'll make a call, and then after I hang up, the symbol comes back for a little while. I've reset the APN settings, done them manually with some info I found online, but it's still an issue. If anyone could help me, that'd be amazing.
Also, not software related, the actual screen has an issue. It's not the worst thing ever, but in direct sunlight there is a box around the screen about .25 inches in from the edge. It's almost like the glue they used to attach the glass to the screen isn't clear, but nearly clear. It shows up best on a white background with direct sunlight and the back-light turned up all the way, but it's visible on everything but black. VERY annoying.
I'm going to keep working with it (have factory reset twice now) for a couple of hours, but if it doesn't get figured out I have to return it. I use the phone for work and I literally cannot be without a stable connection.
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Can you take a screen shot or post your APN settings? I have no issues using on tmobile
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Can you take a screen shot or post your APN settings? I have no issues using on tmobile
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I called T-mobile and they had me manually enter 2 different sets of settings to try and get it to work, and the 2nd set was stable but wasn't fast. Then she pushed my device some settings (didn't know they could do that) and I installed them when prompted. That's the settings I'm using now. The connection is stable, but speeds are not like what they were (coming from an S5 so missing band 12 isn't the issue I unless I'm mistaken). Thank you so much for your help.
Here are the screenshots. My old phone used "fast.tmobile.com" but this one uses epc.tmobile.com. Not sure what the difference is. http://imgur.com/a/5pddQ
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I called T-mobile and they had me manually enter 2 different sets of settings to try and get it to work, and the 2nd set was stable but wasn't fast. Then she pushed my device some settings (didn't know they could do that) and I installed them when prompted. That's the settings I'm using now. The connection is stable, but speeds are not like what they were (coming from an S5 so missing band 12 isn't the issue I unless I'm mistaken). Thank you so much for your help.
Here are the screenshots. My old phone used "fast.tmobile.com" but this one uses epc.tmobile.com. Not sure what the difference is. http://imgur.com/a/5pddQ
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Mine is fast-tmobile I think that is your problem. Google tmobile APN settings and try them
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I bought my device from Samsung direct a TMO version. Attempted to use the unlock app on the phone but received the following message.
Any ideas ?
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easy, just unlocked mine the other day. I messaged t mobile through twitter, gave them the imei, my email and phone number. make sure you tell them you purchased a t mobile variant through Samsung to save yourself some time. you also have to your t mobile sim card in the device. after they verify all your info, he will put in the unlock request and will tell you after 72 hours, go back into the unlock, click permanently unlock and you'll be good. it took a little over 24 hours and it let me unlock
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I bought my device from Samsung direct a TMO version. Attempted to use the unlock app on the phone but received the following message.
Any ideas ?
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I believe you have to have the phone on TMO's network for at least 40 days whether you've paid for the phone outright or not.
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easy, just unlocked mine the other day. I messaged t mobile through twitter, gave them the imei, my email and phone number. make sure you tell them you purchased a t mobile variant through Samsung to save yourself some time. you also have to your t mobile sim card in the device. after they verify all your info, he will put in the unlock request and will tell you after 72 hours, go back into the unlock, click permanently unlock and you'll be good. it took a little over 24 hours and it let me unlock
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So does one use the unlock app or not?
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Normally you have to have the device paid in full, then be on the network for 3days.
If that does not work once youve done that. Give the 611 number a call and they will email you a code in about 2 days
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Normally you have to have the device paid in full, then be on the network for 3days.
If that does not work once youve done that. Give the 611 number a call and they will email you a code in about 2 days
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Here's the kicker, device is a tmo device but purchased from Samsung direct.
EDIT., not much of a kicker, really. sorry.
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Follow post 2. I've unlocked my Samsung bought s8 plus this way and planning to do it with my Samsung.com bought note 8
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Don't waste your time calling them. I called more than 4 times. First time they send me to Samsung, that of course didn't work, called couple times more got nowhere, last time I called they "confirmed with tech support, the phone is unlocked before shipped from factory for sure", it is not. Anyhow, I finally broke down and reactivated my old tweeter account and tweeted from my phone's tmobile application and that finally seemed to work, should have it unlocked in 3 days and as soon as that's done, will unlock my wife's phone as well. But there is a price to pay: Already got few spam e-mails from tweeter and since I activated tmobile program on my phone, I can't shut that program down and leaves some permanent message in notification area that can't be erased and uses my battery. I'm going to have to clean all this up after the phone is unlocked. It seems tweeter is the only way to do it, but process itself was painless.
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Don't waste your time calling them. I called more than 4 times. First time they send me to Samsung, that of course didn't work, called couple times more got nowhere, last time I called they "confirmed with tech support, the phone is unlocked before shipped from factory for sure", it is not. Anyhow, I finally broke down and reactivated my old tweeter account and tweeted from my phone's tmobile application and that finally seemed to work, should have it unlocked in 3 days and as soon as that's done, will unlock my wife's phone as well. But there is a price to pay: Already got few spam e-mails from tweeter and since I activated tmobile program on my phone, I can't shut that program down and leaves some permanent message in notification area that can't be erased and uses my battery. I'm going to have to clean all this up after the phone is unlocked. It seems tweeter is the only way to do it, but process itself was painless.
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Are you talking about the tmobile app? Because the unlock app doesn't leave a notification. Go into the tmo app settings and simply turn off the constant notifications for data.
Also any emails you get from Twitter have nothing to do with the whole process, you could do the same thing over the phone but twitter is essentially a bypass for the first tier of support.
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That's exactly what they told me. But the problem was if my wife had already had it on her line for 2 months. I'm still waiting for the unlock
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That's exactly what they told me. But the problem was if my wife had already had it on her line for 2 months. I'm still waiting for the unlock
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Yeah other people here are unlocked right now so I think that line they feed is BS
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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zazabichi said:
It seems my Note 8 is not eligible for unlock. I purchased it on Ebay. Is there any othee way to bypass T-Mo-s unlock app?
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Contact T-Mobile to have it unlock(Free) or paid unlock service.
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Contact T-Mobile to have it unlock(Free) or paid unlock service.
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I have a feeling he is going to have to jump through hoops. He bought someones BOGO and it isn't paid off. He is going to have to wait until that guy pays it off and he's going to have to become a prepaid customer before T-Mobile will unlock the device. An unlock service won't be able to get you an unlock without the device being paid off. I suggest he return it after checking T-Mobile IMEI checker to see if there is a balance and there is one.
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When the 40 days are up. and request for a permanent unlock, does that remove the t-mobile logo when boot?
nekmiyev said:
When the 40 days are up. and request for a permanent unlock, does that remove the t-mobile logo when boot?
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No it does not.
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I have a feeling he is going to have to jump through hoops. He bought someones BOGO and it isn't paid off. He is going to have to wait until that guy pays it off and he's going to have to become a prepaid customer before T-Mobile will unlock the device. An unlock service won't be able to get you an unlock without the device being paid off. I suggest he return it after checking T-Mobile IMEI checker to see if there is a balance and there is one.
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if your friend really need the phone to be unlocked then, paid unlock service is only choice but it's will costly right now due to this is new model, around $100 to $150 last time i checked.
koolboyztn said:
if your friend really need the phone to be unlocked then, paid unlock service is only choice but it's will costly right now due to this is new model, around $100 to $150 last time i checked.
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If there is a balance or marked stolen unlock services will not work.
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i got mine through swappa and messeged them on facebook, my approval was made within hours to unlock via tmo app.. let em know your going to travel ☺
Guys can you be kind enough to send me a link to a seller. I'm looking at buying my wife a note 9 for use on the USA CDMA network Sprint. Thanks. Best I've seen is this..
Question is, will it even work on Sprint? Meaning will Sprint even activate it?
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Limeybastard said:
Guys can you be kind enough to send me a link to a seller. I'm looking at buying my wife a note 9 for use on the USA CDMA network Sprint. Thanks. Best I've seen is this..
Question is, will it even work on Sprint? Meaning will Sprint even activate it?
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those chinese 9600 are supposed to work plus they can be rooted too. get the Hong Kong one
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those chinese 9600 are supposed to work plus they can be rooted too. get the Hong Kong one
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Bruv , my issue is getting it
activated on Sprint. Yeah or nay,,?
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Bruv , my issue is getting it
activated on Sprint. Yeah or nay,,?
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if its unlocked then why not? let the n9600 users flock and confirm..
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Sprint is renowned for allowing certain devices on their Network.
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i see what u mean:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...e-cn-128gb-samsung-crown/sprint-united-states
sprints are evil.
run away and ditch 'em
and looks like cdma is NOT supported after all...huh
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if its unlocked then why not? let the n9600 users flock and confirm..
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Sprint is (not)renowned for allowing certain devices on their Network.
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Sprint is renowned for allowing certain devices on their Network.
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edited my post. looks lime its a double nay
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edited my post. looks lime its a double nay
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Amen. Was supposed to write renowned for NOT allowing.
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You have to get the unlocked US variant N960U1. Works with all providers. I had mine with a T-Mon and now a Verizon sim. No problems on CDMA.
The international version will not work with Sprint or Verizon. I had once a international Note5 and had to buy a new phone.
Bestbuy is selling the N960U1
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So is there anyone using an 9600 on Sprint USA?
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Sprint will only allow certain USA unlocked phones on their network. Read the N9600 forums and you'll see that while some firmwares will work with Verizon, they're having a heck of a time finding a firmware that gives both an OEM unlock option and support for Verizon/Sprint bands.
Unless custom ROMs are a requirement, getting the N960U1 is the best you get on Sprint.
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So is there anyone using an 9600 on Sprint USA?
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Simple answer. No. Sprint or Verizon will NOT activate the IMEI of any international/Chinese smartphone. If the IMEI of the phone is not in the carrier's database it cannot be activated, A while back you could pop in your currently activated SIM into an international phone and it would work as long as you flash the appropriate firmware and use the proper APN's. But today this is not possible. The SIM and IMEI both must be activated with the CDMA carrier Sprint or Verizon. The Chinese/Hong Kong Snapdragon Samsung's DO support all of the U.S. carrier bands but neither Sprint or Verizon can or will activate the IMEI of those international phones. I've already gone through this battle and so has many other people. People who say that Sprint or Verizon activated their Chinese/Hong Kong S8, Note 8 or Note 9 are lying and trying to look like special... Trust me they are not. Unfortunately the only options are to either switch to a GSM carrier and that will open up your phone choices or buy a U.S. unlocked phone like was suggested above. Don't waste you money buying a Chinese galaxy phone because you won't get it activated on Sprint or Verizon. 100% guaranteed.
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Simple answer. No. Sprint or Verizon will NOT activate the IMEI of any international/Chinese smartphone. If the IMEI of the phone is not in the carrier's database it cannot be activated, A while back you could pop in your currently activated SIM into an international phone and it would work as long as you flash the appropriate firmware and use the proper APN's. But today this is not possible. The SIM and IMEI both must be activated with the CDMA carrier Sprint or Verizon. The Chinese/Hong Kong Snapdragon Samsung's DO support all of the U.S. carrier bands but neither Sprint or Verizon can or will activate the IMEI of those international phones. I've already gone through this battle and so has many other people. People who say that Sprint or Verizon activated their Chinese/Hong Kong S8, Note 8 or Note 9 are lying and trying to look like special... Trust me they are not. Unfortunately the only options are to either switch to a GSM carrier and that will open up your phone choices or buy a U.S. unlocked phone like was suggested above. Don't waste you money buying a Chinese galaxy phone because you won't get it activated on Sprint or Verizon. 100% guaranteed.
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Sprint and Verizon, they're a very fussy bunch of twats it would seem, ATT a close 2nd.
I remember, upgrading from a note 8 to a 9 was a choir compared to when I was with T-Mobile. I'll be setting aside another 30 or so mins to upgrades the wife's note 8 to a 9 when hers comes in on Tuesday, plus time and cost of new sim not included above.
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Simple answer. No. Sprint or Verizon will NOT activate the IMEI of any international/Chinese smartphone. If the IMEI of the phone is not in the carrier's database it cannot be activated, A while back you could pop in your currently activated SIM into an international phone and it would work as long as you flash the appropriate firmware and use the proper APN's. But today this is not possible. The SIM and IMEI both must be activated with the CDMA carrier Sprint or Verizon. The Chinese/Hong Kong Snapdragon Samsung's DO support all of the U.S. carrier bands but neither Sprint or Verizon can or will activate the IMEI of those international phones. I've already gone through this battle and so has many other people. People who say that Sprint or Verizon activated their Chinese/Hong Kong S8, Note 8 or Note 9 are lying and trying to look like special... Trust me they are not. Unfortunately the only options are to either switch to a GSM carrier and that will open up your phone choices or buy a U.S. unlocked phone like was suggested above. Don't waste you money buying a Chinese galaxy phone because you won't get it activated on Sprint or Verizon. 100% guaranteed.
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Wrong. I'm using an n9600 on Verizon. CDMA, lte works.
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Wrong. I'm using an n9600 on Verizon. CDMA, lte works.
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Your Chinese Note 9 is not activated on Verizon. The international IMEI cannot and will not activate on the Verizon network. Your sim card might be activated along with the IMEI of a different phone [simultaneously] but it's definitely not activated. And unless the IMEI is registered on the network, the phone will not connect to the network. Period. Run along.
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Your Chinese Note 9 is not activated on Verizon. The international IMEI cannot and will not activate on the Verizon network. Your sim card might be activated along with the IMEI of a different phone [simultaneously] but it's definitely not activated. And unless the IMEI is registered on the network, the phone will not connect to the network. Period. Run along.
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Ok, I will run along with my n9600 working on Verizon
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Ok, I will run along with my n9600 working on Verizon
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How about you provide a screenshot of your "About Phone" in settings and prove that your sim and IMEI are activated on Verizon. Include the "Status" section as well. This will prove it once and for all. I'd love to be proven wrong.
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How about you provide a screenshot of your "About Phone" in settings and prove that your sim and IMEI are activated on Verizon. Include the "Status" section as well. This will prove it once and for all. I'd love to be proven wrong.
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Run along troll. I really don't give a $hit you don't believe me.
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Run along troll. I really don't give a $hit you don't believe me.
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Like I said. You'd be the first and only person to get Verizon to activate an international Samsung S8, N9, S9 or N9. Prove your claim instead of getting angry.
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Like I said. You'd be the first and only person to get Verizon to activate an international Samsung S8, N9, S9 or N9. Prove your claim instead of getting angry.
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It's his character, he's always a little angry but lovable.
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Like I said. You'd be the first and only person to get Verizon to activate an international Samsung S8, N9, S9 or N9. Prove your claim instead of getting angry.
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It's his character, he's always a little angry but lovable.
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Because I dont like being called a liar. @elevatorguy can back me up. I just got his hk n9600 working fully on vzw.
I am looking specifically for people that have purchased an unlocked Pixel 4 directly from Google and that use AT&T.
I've been through 2 phones now and it's telling me to contact XFinity and my AT&T sim isn't recognized. Even the e-Sim option only gives XFinity as an option.
So, if you purchased a new Pixel 4 (XL or not) from Google that was unlocked, put your sim from your old phone into it and had zero problems I'd like to hear from you. Google seems to be befuddled as to what could be the problem. I do have a case open with them, though.
I have a feeling they are shipping the wrong phones... but twice in a row? Maybe xfinity is trying to get new customers lol... my issue is AT&T is the only service that works well in my area.
Others are having the same issue with unlocked phones on Verizon as well.
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I am looking specifically for people that have purchased an unlocked Pixel 4 directly from Google and that use AT&T.
I've been through 2 phones now and it's telling me to contact XFinity and my AT&T sim isn't recognized. Even the e-Sim option only gives XFinity as an option.
So, if you purchased a new Pixel 4 (XL or not) from Google that was unlocked, put your sim from your old phone into it and had zero problems I'd like to hear from you. Google seems to be befuddled as to what could be the problem. I do have a case open with them, though.
I have a feeling they are shipping the wrong phones... but twice in a row? Maybe xfinity is trying to get new customers lol... my issue is AT&T is the only service that works well in my area.
Others are having the same issue with unlocked phones on Verizon as well.
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I bought an unlocked Pixel 4XL but I bought it from bestbuy not directly from Google. It is not the AT&T branded phone, it's the actual unlocked Google version. While I was still in bestbuy I put my son from my Pixel 3 in it to verify that I would have any issues and everything worked out perfectly. Again I didn't get it straight from the Google store.
However when I bought my unlocked Pixel 3, I did order it directly from Google website and same thing. I took my AT&T sim out of my Pixel 2 and put it in the Pixel 3 and everything worked perfect.
Not sure if it matters, but since I travel a lot for work, I have the unlimited prepaid AT&T service (no contact).
Yes, I've used pixels since the original nexus without issue. This one has me baffled.. Google too.
Have done this for ages. No issues. Went from 3XL to 4XL without issue as well, all works fine, including WiFi calling and HD Voice.
I would suggest getting a new SIM from AT&T.
The sim works in my pixel 1, 2, 3 and even my nexus 5x. I doubt it's the sim. The clue is that it's asking for xfinity, even for the e-sim option xfinity is the only one that it shows. All the e sim setup I've seen shows different carriers available.
My guess, they have a batch of pixel 4s tied to xfinity in the "unlocked" stack in the warehouse.
Why would setting up an eSim only show this:
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vs what is shown here:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...t-for-the-pixel-4-ahead-of-the-phones-launch/
Unless it was locked to Xfinity somehow?
Here's the error when inserting my sim:
I got an unlocked pixel 4 xl directly from the google store, but i was using at&t prepaid (which is cricket wireless).... Only recently switched to verizon prepaid a few weeks ago. Both sims work just fine in my phone.
Not sure if this helps to identify the variant... but when I got the phone in Oct, the build ended in 007. You can also try typing in your IMEI # in the AT&T website to see if it's compatible. It should be compatible but it might give you some clues?
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I got an unlocked pixel 4 xl directly from the google store, but i was using at&t prepaid (which is cricket wireless).... Only recently switched to verizon prepaid a few weeks ago. Both sims work just fine in my phone.
Not sure if this helps to identify the variant... but when I got the phone in Oct, the build ended in 007. You can also try typing in your IMEI # in the AT&T website to see if it's compatible. It should be compatible but it might give you some clues?
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Thanks, Neo. I'm more convinced they got a bad batch of phones in the wrong area of the warehouse... I only am recently seeing these types of issues popping up now.. really only in the last week. I expect to see more. Google has already told me that I could return the phone but I already gave the free Home Net to my parents for Christmas and they're loving it. So I told Google I'd work with them and do anything to get it resolved short of that.
So far they've had me send some debug logs to them. I hope things get figured out.
I had a Pixel 3 with a AT&T sim until I bought Pixel 4xl last Black Friday from Google and used my AT&T with no problem. same with other, i have wifi calling and HD voice and no issues. Anyone tried a esim from AT&T on Pixel 4xl?
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I am looking specifically for people that have purchased an unlocked Pixel 4 directly from Google and that use AT&T.
I've been through 2 phones now and it's telling me to contact XFinity and my AT&T sim isn't recognized. Even the e-Sim option only gives XFinity as an option.
So, if you purchased a new Pixel 4 (XL or not) from Google that was unlocked, put your sim from your old phone into it and had zero problems I'd like to hear from you. Google seems to be befuddled as to what could be the problem. I do have a case open with them, though.
I have a feeling they are shipping the wrong phones... but twice in a row? Maybe xfinity is trying to get new customers lol... my issue is AT&T is the only service that works well in my area.
Others are having the same issue with unlocked phones on Verizon as well.
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Yes, I bought two unlocked P4 XL's from the Google store. My family has been on AT&T for many years. We just pulled the SIM's from the old P3 XL's and voila. Like others have said everything works. In your case, one phone? ok... but now two phones? I'd be up to AT&T getting a new SIM provisioned and not leave until it's fixed. It's free to you and will rule out the hardware. Is your plan post-pay or pre-pay? What are the first two digits of your IMEI's? What is your SKU?
First 2 digits are 35. It's post paid normal plan. We've been on AT&T for many years as well, dating back to before the original nexus phone (razr, krazr, even earlier than that!)
I don't believe it's AT&T's problem, but Google's. The phone seems to be only looking for XFinity sim or e-sim as shown in the pictures I posted.
I have AT&T prepaid and upgraded from a Pixel 3 with everything working to the Pixel 4 losing HD Voice, no Wi-Fi calling, and data dropping to 3G while on calls.
AT&T comes up with the same argument. Phone is not AT&T branded so I should be happy with the service I do have because that's what I'm paying for and they're not obligated to offer the other features to a non branded phone... Pure BS
EVR_PR said:
I have AT&T prepaid and upgraded from a Pixel 3 with everything working to the Pixel 4 losing HD Voice, no Wi-Fi calling, and data dropping to 3G while on calls.
AT&T comes up with the same argument. Phone is not AT&T branded so I should be happy with the service I do have because that's what I'm paying for and they're not obligated to offer the other features to a non branded phone... Pure BS
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So now we have some saying the DO have Wifi and HD calling from AT&T on pixel 4s directly from Google, and now one saying they lost WiFi and HD calling on the move from Pixel 3 to pixel 4. Something sound fishy...
Thanks for your post evr_pr.
legbuh said:
So now we have some saying the DO have Wifi and HD calling from AT&T on pixel 4s directly from Google, and now one saying they lost WiFi and HD calling on the move from Pixel 3 to pixel 4. Something sound fishy...
Thanks for your post evr_pr.
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Pixel 4s are eligible for those services.
Some get lucky and have no problem from the beginning and others have to harass AT&T for days until an engineer takes pity on you and spoofs your IMEI or provisions it on the backend.
EVR_PR said:
Pixel 4s are eligible for those services.
Some get lucky and have no problem from the beginning and others have to harass AT&T for days until an engineer takes pity on you and spoofs your IMEI or provisions it on the backend.
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I tried that for months with My pixel 2. Pixel 3 came and WiFi Calling was working from the getgo. I've never been able to get it working bugging AT&T tech support, even though they say they are provisioning it.
legbuh said:
I tried that for months with My pixel 2. Pixel 3 came and WiFi Calling was working from the getgo. I've never been able to get it working bugging AT&T tech support, even though they say they are provisioning it.
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I'm just going to switch when the month is up. This is just plain silly. They even refuse to write a ticket and refer me to the engineering department because they say that the unlocked Pixel 4 is not capable of HD Voice or Wi-Fi calling, and yet the branded one is.
EVR_PR said:
I'm just going to switch when the month is up. This is just plain silly. They even refuse to write a ticket and refer me to the engineering department because they say that the unlocked Pixel 4 is not capable of HD Voice or Wi-Fi calling, and yet the branded one is.
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That's crazy man. My P4XL is google unlocked, and HD voice and WiFi calling work fine on Big Red. Why would AT&T be any different??
For those who bought unlocked from Google and used on AT&T, in your account, does it show your phone as a pixel 4? On my account it just says its an unknown phone.
Badger50 said:
That's crazy man. My P4XL is google unlocked, and HD voice and WiFi calling work fine on Big Red. Why would AT&T be any different??
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I was thinking of getting a pixel 4 XL unlocked I just want to make sure it work on att with the google phone? How do I side load the update on the google pixel 4 XL?
How do I setup the sim on the google pixel unlocked?
perlsyntax said:
I was thinking of getting a pixel 4 XL unlocked I just want to make sure it work on att with the google phone? How do I side load the update on the google pixel 4 XL?
How do I setup the sim on the google pixel unlocked?
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Side loading instructions are here. https://developers.google.com/android/ota
As far as the sim goes, I just moved mine from my P2XL to my P4XL, powered up, and it worked fine :good: