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I like to share my experience, in June 22nd this year i purchased unlock code from an online company Cellunlock.net that have stores on Quebec and Montreal and Laval Canada and Hallandale Florida to unlock my
T-Mobile Vibrant SGH-T959
firmware 2.2
Baseband: T959UVKB5
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number: FROYO.UVKB5.
The unlocked code i was given never trigger the phone to unlock it successfully i try:
1: Power on without sim, type in #0111*unlocked code# then i hit dial and o get message "Not registered to network"
2: Power on without sim, type in #7465625*638*unlock code# then i hit dial and o get message "Not registered to network"
3: power on with At&t sim card and i get prompt to enter the network code and message: unlocked unsuccessful
I even made a video and sent it to them upon their request so they can see that i was doing the steps to unlock the phone correctly.
So since i live in fort Lauderdale and they have an office 20 minutes from where i live they suggested to go there so their technician can unlock it by hooking it up to a machine which it turn out to be Z3x Box (i look it up), first attempt it looks like it unlocked it but went i got home and turn the phone back on wiht my ATT card and the phone did not recognized any network, even went i try to use itwiht th original T-mobile card, so after few E-mail i went back to their office and i spend about 2 1/2hr with the technician wich he proceed to flash the phone several times due the phone after it supposed to be flash successfully with the Z3x box either the phone work with ATT but not wiht Tmobile, or the phone kept rebooting itself, after it will says 1 time flashing the phone the phone never turn back ON again, so the technician suggested to leave the phone with them so ty can try to fix it with another technician of may be the battery was dead, so i left my phone with the charger this was o July 7th, since this date they told me they had sent the phone to Samsung and they were waiting for them to returned it.......up to today i still have no phone and i have to E-mail them for status and every time they say the same thing.....what you guys thing i should do next or do i have any chance to get my phone back?
Maybe they think your Vibrant is the Canadian version of vibrant? The bell vibrant or something?
IDK how it can be just YOUR phone thats doing that though, i'd assume the unlock code is the problem? but then again they did try that z3x box too...
Did they give you more than one unlock code to try out?
The vibrant has T-mobile on top, they never give me another unlocked code they mention that maybe the IMEI number was incorrect on the phone from Samsung it slef because we verify the IMEI number when they had my phone, As i mention the technician work on the phone for 2 1/2 hrs. untill it died.
Why didn't you just call your carrier to unlock it?
Because i had another phone wich i call them to unlocked and they said i had to wait another 90 days to unlock another one, i needed the phone unlock to use went i travel to south america and i could not wait. at the time.
Can't you odin to factory 2.1 and get a app in market that will give you the unlock code for free? There was a program on here when the vibrant first came out that when you hooked it to you pc it would find your unlock code then you just put in a different carrier sim enter the unlock code, well that's what I did.
EDIT HERE this might help if you want to do it yourself don't know if it still works, but I know that the whole was in 2.1 eclair that we could get the unlock code thank button is here>>>>>>>>>>>>>VVV
They have the phone for more than 2 months and still waiting for them to sent it back to me.
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Hi guys, noob here, but not so noob on android OS
I was trying to unlock my verizon droid 3. And when I´d inserted a sim from another carrier, it just says "subsidy lock, call provider".
How can I make the phone ask for the unlock code?
I read somewhere that this message appears when you tried too many codes, but havent tried anything. I read that this problem was solved on other moto phones by leaving the phone idle at subsidy lock screen for 4-5hs and the phone will ask again for unlock code, but thats not the case
Anyone experienced this problem?
call verizon tell them your going our of country on a business trip and you have a european SIM already that you would like to use, but you need to unlock your phone. viola
Im already outside US. Problem is phone dont ask for unlock code.
Alltel or Verizon Wireless do not use any type of subsidy locks on their CDMA phones. Default Code:000000 or 123456 or 654321
that is what i found by looking up the subsidy lock error you described. tell me what happens when you input one of these. im still doing more research for you
Hi, it just says "subsidy locked" and a discard dialog box, there is no box to enter any number
Phone is dual cdma/ gsm 3g, Im trying to unlock the sim part.
I´d read this forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 but Im missing the enter code dialog box
the fact that their is no dialog box is weird to me. can you press the menu key? does anything pop up? i googled this but did not find anything. ima check some other sites. do you have an account with verizon?
Yes, phone was working on verizon till the day I leave my city.
The only option when I put a foreign sim card... it´s just the subsidy lock legend and if I hit the discard dialog box, phone goes to android home menu. But obviously with no gsm signal.
I can do everything, flash, root, everything. The only thin I cant do, it´s downgrade, phone was updated to last verizon 2.3.4 OTA when was connected to verizon network, and as other thread says, it´s no downgradeable atm. Im thinking that verizon could have put some newer simlock protection to latest updates...
since subsidy lock is simply by the carrier you can contact verizon and they can tell you what to do. if you dont have anyway to call the usa, you should email them.
Well... more news. Contacted verizon tech service and they teach me how to get to the unlock screen. But for the code I have to wait almost 6 more months.. lmao
Well... more news. Contacted verizon tech service and they teach me how to get to the unlock screen. But for the code I have to wait almost 6 more months.. lmao
At least I can try any code now
sorry you have to wait. i should have said there is a certain wait period for each person [i think 10 months] before their eligible for an unlock code. butttt you can always get one online. glad your initial problem was solved though
Yep, thanks for helping. Maybe Ill try some online code but I think they wont work
If anyone is experiencing the same problem, the only way to get the unlock code input screen is setting to only gsm mode and then turn on/off airplane mode a couple of times and magically unlock dialog box will appear.
there is one that works. ima go find which forum i found it in and post back tonight. probably within the hour. well i cant personally garuntee it works but it had good reviews from xda memebers
That would be nice In case you dont want to post link here, just send me a pm
I have to do some things for the rest of the night and its too much too look up on my phone. If I don't get on again tonight I always check xda whe n I wake up so ill have it first thing tomorrow morning at the latest
Sent from ICS Droid3 using xda premium
Maybe share what you did to get the unlock code dialogue to open. Save others the time of having to call Verizon themselves, since you already did that
Why do you have to wait six months? Was your line on Verizon too new to get an unlock code?
Droid 3 with stock xt862 ROM working on T-Mobile via xt883 radio.img & custom build.prop
Yep, first rule on a forum: dont say it works, say how you make it work
Its a couple of post above, set only gsm mode, turn on off airplane mode a couple of times, and unlock dialog will appear.
I'd unlocked other phone some time ago on verizon and for the next one, I have to wait half a year
Anyway Im not coming back to states anytime soon, so I'll have to throw it through a window
Btw fisrt ebay code didnt worked.
My bad, didn't see this whole second page when I was on mobile lol. Second rule on a forum: read all posts! Good luck.
ebay switftunlock freedomobile and unlock_fusion
whichever you choose and they can send you and unlock code. these are based on reviews from this forum
Thanks, I´ll try one of them
I accidentally posted this in the Moto X 2014 forum. Sorry for the duplicate post.
I just purchased a Moto X Developer Edition (Verizon) directly from Motorola, and I'm attempting to unlock the bootloader, but at this point I can't even get an unlock code. I followed the instructions and used fastbook to get the unlock data from the phone. I copied and pasted (several times) to the Moto website, but when I click the "Can my device be unlocked?" button, I get a dialog box that says "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". It's the Dev Edition, so this should not be the case.
The box that the phone came in says XT1060DEV and the phone has Developer Edition stamped on the back. When I look at the About information on the phone, should I seen any indication in there that it's a DE version? The Model Number field just says Moto X.
Has anybody else had this problem?
Thanks.
indygeek said:
I accidentally posted this in the Moto X 2014 forum. Sorry for the duplicate post.
I just purchased a Moto X Developer Edition (Verizon) directly from Motorola, and I'm attempting to unlock the bootloader, but at this point I can't even get an unlock code. I followed the instructions and used fastbook to get the unlock data from the phone. I copied and pasted (several times) to the Moto website, but when I click the "Can my device be unlocked?" button, I get a dialog box that says "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking". It's the Dev Edition, so this should not be the case.
The box that the phone came in says XT1060DEV and the phone has Developer Edition stamped on the back. When I look at the About information on the phone, should I seen any indication in there that it's a DE version? The Model Number field just says Moto X.
Has anybody else had this problem?
Thanks.
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Lots of people had this problem including me. They say it takes a few days for your IMEI to get in the database, but I waited and it still wouldn't give me an unlock code and I had to get tech support involved and had to use the email associated with the account the phone was ordered on. YMMV.
I would call tech support and get the ball rolling on this b/c it took days for them to fix it for me.
Yes, the site has always been glitchy. Just be sure you're entering everything right....and keep trying every once in awhile. Took me a few tries over 10 hours to get my Rogers version to work....and I bought mine off a guy....new in box though, so it was just the site acting up.
I'm going through this hassle right now with a Verizon Developer Edition that I bought from Motorola.
I'm on hold with someone over seas that keeps telling me that they can't and won't help me.
Seems to have affected the September manufactured Verizon developer edition Moto X's (I was livid as i gave my gf a VZW DE on her bday and went through hassle to unlock this before she could play with it).
I called Motorola support and even gave them the URL to fix, note the update in the thread. The user responds very quickly (~4 hr resolution) - https://forums.motorola.com/posts/f2061da875
Phone support appears independently trained and didn't understand the difference between sim unlock and the bootloader unlock..and sadly didn't relay the URL to get it fixed/escalated.
I understand this is a longshot.
Does anyone have a good third party tool that can unlock the bootloader for my moto z3 play? I cannot get the unlock code from Motorola because the phone is from a carrier.
Thanks,
so, not sure how this happened, but I went to the Motorola unlock website again. Entered the oem unlock code. Received the message that I can’t unlock my phone.
entered into development mode in chrome, and clicked around. Didn’t change anything.
clicked on the “I agree” radio button on the terms and conditions.
clicked “check device eligibility” again, Received the same error message that my phone is not eligible for the program.
Noticed that Request unlock code button had appeared. I clicked the button to get my code, and it actually worked. Not only that, the code I received unlocked the bootloader.
I wish I could replicate my steps. I wasn’t keeping track of what I clicked on because I was not sure I was going to get anywhere.
kevinm2738 said:
so, not sure how this happened, but I went to the Motorola unlock website again. Entered the oem unlock code. Received the message that I can’t unlock my phone.
entered into development mode in chrome, and clicked around. Didn’t change anything.
clicked on the “I agree” radio button on the terms and conditions.
clicked “check device eligibility” again, Received the same error message that my phone is not eligible for the program.
Noticed that Request unlock code button had appeared. I clicked the button to get my code, and it actually worked. Not only that, the code I received unlocked the bootloader.
I wish I could replicate my steps. I wasn’t keeping track of what I clicked on because I was not sure I was going to get anywhere.
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Hi I am a moto z droid user and have same issue because my phone is a verizon variant and the bootloader cannot be unlocked. Some method of brute forcing bootloader were introduced but didn't had any luck or success. I want to root my phone and I can't. There isn't even any exploit for this device and it's a shame because this device is still not completely junk and can be used as a daily driver. I was looking for exploit to root phone but didn't found anything let's hope someone else will join this thread and we could do something about it.
kevinm2738 said:
I understand this is a longshot.
Does anyone have a good third party tool that can unlock the bootloader for my moto z3 play? I cannot get the unlock code from Motorola because the phone is from a carrier.
Thanks,
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Nevermind. I found a tool called sigma key. It basically unlocks the bootloader idk how but I know it is possible. It is a paid software but for some devices you would have to buy the software as well as a device which is expensive. The device and software is not intended for personal use only. I have many shops near me that have those devices and they do open frp lock, change imei, and solve mobile software related problem so I will give that a try. Bye my device is supported on their website. It is XT1650.
You can check yours at www.sigmakey.com
If any help needed I will be here. Peace out
I've posted the question: "Can the Google Store Pixel 5 bootloader be unlocked?" in rooting threads and gotten no reply.
The model number is the GD1YQ
Yes, of course. However, the model number can belong to Verizon or AT&T as it's the N. American model.
GTT9Q - global
G5NZ6 - Japan
RBEmerson said:
I've posted the question: "Can the Google Store Pixel 5 bootloader be unlocked?" in rooting threads and gotten no reply.
The model number is the GD1YQ
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Go to this website and enter your IMEI. It will tell you if it's a Verizon branded phone or not.
Check Your Device's IMEI | Bring Your Own Device to Verizon
Check your device's IMEI to see if it's compatible with Verizon's network. Need help finding your IMEI? We have instructions for your device type.
www.verizon.com
Nope - not a VZW phone, just one they like:
Awesome, your Pixel 5 is a perfect match for our network.Your device also requires a SIM card. We'd be happy to send you a new SIM card for free, or you can check if your current card already works with our network.
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Yes, there's no SIM in the phone. No, there won't be until it's rooted. Or there's no way to unlock the bootloader.
This phone will replace an S7. I won't move stuff over until I know I won't be doing FDR's.
Have you tried it with a sim In it? Like you, I normally wait until it's set up to migrate the sim but I've run into this issue before and it's because it had been activated on another carrier prior. Give that a shot.
I did some checking on the IMEI and come back with unlocked, clean. I tried four checkers, and they agree. Except one site, for some odd reason, said I had a Samsung Pixel 5. Everybody else said Google Pixel 5.
Anyway, the phone's not tied any carrier - as expected.
I'm more than a little reluctant to move my S7's SIM to the P5. It's meaningless to the Pixel 5. I doubt it would ding the SIM to make it unusable in the (old) S7. Better safe than sorry.
I'm working through my WiFi net for what little setup I've done. To date, there've been no problems. I deliberately didn't finish setting up the P5, so I get complaints about that and no SIM- no surprise.
The sim has nothing to do with the ability to unlock the bootloader. If you buy a Verizon device I don't care what sim you put in or if you never put in a sim, you can't unlock the bootloader. I always buy Google devices and before I turn it on I put in my Verizon sim. OEM unlock is always active.. always! If you want flawless ability to unlock and root never buy a carrier branded device. Some make you wait until you pay off the device, some make you wait 30 or 60 days, and some like Verizon don't care what you do they'll never allow unlock.
So if you're worried then flip the OEM unlock switch and put in your sim and enjoy the device. I'm not sure what you're waiting for.
A) My P5 isn't tied to VZW, or anyone else. B) OEM unlock isn't active (greyed out) & no response to touches - USB Debugging is active, and set to ON. Whether OEM unlocking is active hinges on the bootloader being unlocked. Bootloader locked, no OEM unlocking, no rooting.
My current phone (Sammy S7) is rooted, and it's an ex-VZW device, with a locked bootloader. I don't remember how getting past the locked bootloader happened, but... SuperSU, RootChecker, FX, Titanium are alive and running as su. My hope is the same magic applies to the P5, but it doesn't look as though it does. Sigh...
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A) My P5 isn't tied to VZW, or anyone else. B) OEM unlock isn't active (greyed out) & no response to touches - USB Debugging is active, and set to ON. Whether OEM unlocking is active hinges on the bootloader being unlocked. Bootloader locked, no OEM unlocking, no rooting.
My current phone (Sammy S7) is rooted, and it's an ex-VZW device, with a locked bootloader. I don't remember how getting past the locked bootloader happened, but... SuperSU, RootChecker, FX, Titanium are alive and running as su. My hope is the same magic applies to the P5, but it doesn't look as though it does. Sigh...
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Your P5 is tied to something whether you know it or not. If you didn't buy it from Google, Fi, or another company as unlocked then it's tied to a carrier. Whether OEM unlocking is active has absolutely nothing to do with the bootloader being unlocked other than allowing it to be so. You've got it backwards, you're basically putting the cart before the horse. You cannot unlock the bootloader if the OEM is grayed out. If the bootloader is unlocked at some point the switch was active and the bl unlocked in fastboot. Just curious, where did you get the device from? If you bought it 3rd party someone sold you a bill of goods. If you got it from Google and the switch is not active then return it for a replacement.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the S7. I do believe there was/is a way to bypass the security and get into download mode or something of the sort but I just don't know.
See below for the reason why OEM Unlock has to be available before unlocking the bootloader.
Or...
Catch-22: Need an unlocked bootloader to get OEM unlock, need OEM Unlock to unlock the bootloader.
That the OEM Unlock option is greyed out means no OEM Unlock, period.
And that's what I'm trying to sort out.
[Guide] Root Pixel 5 XL Android 11 (R)
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
This will erase all user data from the device!
Backup your data
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you are a Developer. Tap back > System > Advanced > Developer Options. Enable OEM Unlock and, USB Debugging.
Boot fastboot mode
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Notes: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
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The same requirement appears in
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader, get root and valid Safetynet
RBEmerson said:
See below for the reason why OEM Unlock has to be available before unlocking the bootloader.
Or...
Catch-22: Need an unlocked bootloader to get OEM unlock, need OEM Unlock to unlock the bootloader.
That the OEM Unlock option is greyed out means no OEM Unlock, period.
And that's what I'm trying to sort out.
[Guide] Root Pixel 5 XL Android 11 (R)
The same requirement appears in
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader, get root and valid Safetynet
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That's not a catch-22. The first part of your statement and the guide is correct. You need to be able to toggle the OEM switch in order to perform the bootloader unlock. As far as the bootloader being unlocked first, that's false. It needs to be unlockable. The OEM toggle is the gateway to unlocking the bootloader. The carriers block access to that gateway. Verizon is permanent. Other carriers I believe can be temporary after a period of time. I don't know because I've never bought a carrier phone.
@RBEmerson Where did you buy the device?
@ridobe Thanks for resolving the conflict.
Here's what I get about the bootloader. Additionally, the About info says nothing about Verizon, or any specific carrier. OEM Unlock is greyed out. How to change that, then?
@bobby janow Open box from an eBay seller in Florida. I'd ask them about any possible carrier connection but I had problems with shipping (I paid for FedEx, they used First Class). Messy details like carrier connects? Hah!
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Not much useful for identifying the phone's "pedigree" - the only info not shown relates to the SIM (no SIM, no info, of course).
@RBEmerson Unfortunately, unless you can determine which carrier it is on you are out of luck. If it's TM you might be able to call them and get it released and perhaps other carriers too. If it's Verizon then there is absolutely no hope to bl unlock. Are you sure the device has been paid off or are they on a monthly plan for 2 years? The problem with buying on eBay is that people are deceptive. They probably sold it as carrier unlocked which it very well might be. That has nothing to do with bl unlockable. When I sell a device I show a picture of the OEM switch as active so there is no mistaking it. You would have needed to specifically ask for that screenie from the seller.
Also know that even a Verizon device can be called unlocked legitimately. Google even sells Verizon devices. But they are not bl unlockable and that is a mistake a lot of buyers (and some sellers) make. If you want to root and unlock the bootloader then you'll need to get the info from the seller or try to return it to them. Or you can always sell it and buy one you want. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there still is a little hope if it's not a Verizon device.
Understood regarding VZW. What I've posted is all I know about the phone. The seller had several (many?) of these phones. That is, this isn't a private, one-time seller.
By comparison, my Samsung S7's model number, SM-G930U, is a Verizon-only model number. (Which is correct)
The P5's model is GD1YQ which seems to be (albeit not conclusively) a Google Store device. AFAIK, Google Store phones can be unlocked.
All that I have to work with is in the two pictures I posted. FWIW, the bloatware doesn't include any of the usual VZW apps - another argument against being a VZW device. Likewise, there's nothing that shouts AT&T or TM or (used to be) Sprint, etc.
Hence the original question: "can I unlock this thing? If so, how?"
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Understood regarding VZW. What I've posted is all I know about the phone. The seller had several (many?) of these phones. That is, this isn't a private, one-time seller.
By comparison, my Samsung S7's model number, SM-G930U, is a Verizon-only model number. (Which is correct)
The P5's model is GD1YQ which seems to be (albeit not conclusively) a Google Store device. AFAIK, Google Store phones can be unlocked.
All that I have to work with is in the two pictures I posted. FWIW, the bloatware doesn't include any of the usual VZW apps - another argument against being a VZW device. Likewise, there's nothing that shouts AT&T or TM or (used to be) Sprint, etc.
Hence the original question: "can I unlock this thing? If so, how?"
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The only way is to get that OEM switch active otherwise you are SOL. Just an FYI, I have 2 Pixel 5s. One I bought at the Google store and the other was bought at a Verizon store. They are both model GD1YQ. So your model ID means nothing in relation to where the device was bought or how it's branded. Check to see if you have a service called My Verizon Services under "settings-apps-all apps-show system" I just put in a Verizon sim and it shows up but I disable it since they can read my app activity with it active. But it might give you a clue, I'm not sure what that clue would be. ;-) You really need to contact the seller and find out where the phone was purchased. If you want PM me the eBay listing maybe I can root around (no pun intended) and even ask the seller about bl unlock as a prospective buyer. Also, what is the SKU on the box?
The box's SKU's GAO1955-US doesn't match what's listed on eBay (GAO1355-US). Google searches don't come up with a hint of an idea about the pedigree.
Sigh... there's a possibility this is a VZW phone, or maybe TM.
There's no sign of any branded apps, only Google apps. IIRC even an FDR doesn't make VZW apps disappear. At least not when I rooted the S7 (yea for Titanium doing the job!).
The immediate challenge is to run down whose phone this is. I suppose I can take it to T-Mobile in hopes a) it's a TM phone and b) they'll unlock the bootloader. AFAIK, short of taking someone hostage at gunpoint, VZW doesn't want to discuss the idea, let alone do it.
I still think there should be a way to positively identify if unlocking is a possibility.
About the eBay listing, look for item 284112075311
It doesn't take much thinking to find the seller's phone number. Which I called. Whoever answered the phone hasn't visited the clue store in many, many years.
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The box's SKU's GAO1955-US doesn't match what's listed on eBay (GAO1355-US). Google searches don't come up with a hint of an idea about the pedigree.
Sigh... there's a possibility this is a VZW phone, or maybe TM.
There's no sign of any branded apps, only Google apps. IIRC even an FDR doesn't make VZW apps disappear. At least not when I rooted the S7 (yea for Titanium doing the job!).
The immediate challenge is to run down whose phone this is. I suppose I can take it to T-Mobile in hopes a) it's a TM phone and b) they'll unlock the bootloader. AFAIK, short of taking someone hostage at gunpoint, VZW doesn't want to discuss the idea, let alone do it.
I still think there should be a way to positively identify if unlocking is a possibility.
About the eBay listing, look for item 284112075311
It doesn't take much thinking to find the seller's phone number. Which I called. Whoever answered the phone hasn't visited the clue store in many, many years.
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The listing specifically says Verizon - TMobile. They also have a return policy if you bought it within 30 days. You might want to take advantage of that.
Unfortunately, I'm square up against the wall for time. I'm moving from the S7 to the P5 to take advantage of BT 5.0 and the ASHA protocol for use with hearing aids. Having significant hearing loss, HA's are a must. While many HA's function without streaming and control apps, the newer units pretty demand it (good thing, but there are times I leave the phone behind or what happens if the phone's battery is dead).
Anyway, I have to get the P5 up and running like it happened yesterday. Exchanging phones is, at this point, a non-starter. Grrr...
Beyond that, how can I be sure that a phone, from any source, has an unlockable bootloader?