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Can you guys still recommend this device..

with the upcoming announced samsung devices,sony,etc..
I want to know if you unlock the bootloader and for some reason want to return the phone within your first month with At&t and you put it back to stock and return it? Also if you keep it and later on want to exchange it with at&t's warranty dept. will they check this?
I'm actually tried this device when it first came out and had a bad experience with my browser not connecting to the internet? The store or at&t cs did not know why but they're guess was that the lte network was still settling in etc...I returned it for this reason. Has it improved? Did they fix and issues with the lte/4g network? I have always been an htc fan primarily because of the sense ui,dev support, and led notifications.
One more question, I'm almost tempted in buying the white one. How dirty will it get as far as marks or is it easy to wipe clean? Of course I would have a case over it but the soft button area is what Im concerned with.

I have a white HTC and I've had it for a month now everything is still nice and clean. I personally love this phone I'm in California and the LTE is amazing. Also there is a new data package which gives you 3g of data. I think this is a great phone ill post a couple pics of the battery/speed test/ quadrant for you to have a look. I came from being a heavy Samsung user and after I switched to HTC I fell for this product .
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From your pics thats pretty impressive, I'd definitely would be satisfied with those results or close. Im on an "unlimited" data plan so they should be able to switch it no problems.
I was worried about white getting real dirty but it looks nice and crisp. Better than the black or copper colored one.

Yea I have a white phone with a black case and I'm building a black and white vivid theme to go along with it. The phone is amazing, I sell cell phones for a living and they do have an LTE unlimited datat but you get a throttle back atleast that's what my att rep said. I'll ask her today when I go to work though.
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How about my question on unlocking the bootloader and a potential return or exchange with at&t's warranty? After I root it, can I put it back to stock and return or exchange with no problem. Im not referring to htc's warranty as I've never used it anyway.

SysAdmNj said:
How about my question on unlocking the bootloader and a potential return or exchange with at&t's warranty? After I root it, can I put it back to stock and return or exchange with no problem. Im not referring to htc's warranty as I've never used it anyway.
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These questions you have, have been answered already. Read this:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
That is the Superguide, detailing all the info you need to unlock and relock the bootloader. In short, yes, you can return it to factory, out-of-the-box, status. However, HTC keeps a record of every device that gets its bootloader unlocked via htcdev.com. Warranty claim through HTC would be out of the question as you void your 1 year warranty the second you sign up with htcdev.com to unlock your bootloader. Warranty in the first 30 days, through AT&T, is still possible by relocking the bootloader before sending it in. After 30 days, your mobile insurance, if you pay for it, will kick in and then you'll be responsible for the deductable. That is price paid until we can achieve root with s-off instead of voiding our HTC 1 year warranty to get our bootloader unlocked and root the badboy by signing up with htcdev.com. But yes, you should have no problems with AT&T if you relock the bootloader before sending it in.
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I went from the Inspire to the Motorola Atrix2 & was very disapointed with the phone (had a lot of bugs & motorola excluded it from it's ICS update list) Thankfully I took it back & got the Samsung Galaxy S2 & it's sweet but it left me wanting more I had another one of my lines come up for renewal last week & I got the Vivid & I'm in love. The screen on this phone is out of this world awesome. It's like the Inspire but on steroids. Everything runs faster, smoother, better & plus it's on LTE. It is also very easy to root & you can unlock the bootloader very easly using software from HTC's website. If you shop around like I did I got Best Buy to price match Fry's, they had it for $79.99 with a 2 year contract.

There is always going to be something better around the corner. I have three skyrocket (supposedly better) my wife has vivid, I find my self doubting my decision of the skyrocket sometimes. I love sense and her screen is sooooo much more pretty than mine, even though super amoled + is better tech.
It seems like a great phone. She loves it. I'm glad both our phones have toggles in the notifications. It used to be a custom mod on every other Android I've ever had.
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Hey guys, quick two questions-
Is there a way to manually unlock the S2 Skyrocket? I have seen websites selling the code but no method yet to manually unlock it. Pls help!
Is unlocking the bootloader same as sim or network unlock? or Does bootloader unlock lead to sim or network unlock?

candiesdoodle said:
Hey guys, quick two questions-
Is there a way to manually unlock the S2 Skyrocket? I have seen websites selling the code but no method yet to manually unlock it. Pls help!
Is unlocking the bootloader same as sim or network unlock? or Does bootloader unlock lead to sim or network unlock?
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unlocking the bootloader does not unlock the SIM or network lock, they are different things, and no the bootloader unlock does not lead to sim or network unlock, for that you need to pay someone, or have the fairly costly network unlocking tools.

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Strange Droid 3 issue

I just received my XT883 (Chinese version) of the Droid 3 from an ebay seller in Hong Kong.
I am in USA.
I popped my T-Mobile USA sim card in but didn't get any network.
When I try to make a call, the phone dials and gives me a message welcome to Verizon, and they
will direct me to an operator to take a credit card for the phone charges.
Also weird is that there are Verizon logos on the front and back of this phone.
I didn't think they should be there since Verizon isn't in China.
When I remove the battery, the sticker inside says XT883.
The software details are as follows:
System version 5.6.890.XT862 Verizon.en.US
Android version 2.3.4
Baseband N_03.18.29P
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-g790a33c
[email protected] #1
build number 5.5.1_84_D3G-55
Besides for all this, the phone seems to be loaded with Verizon bloatware.
I can use wifi, but not gprs.
To make matters more confusing, there was a T-mobile outage in my area that they said could last
up to 72 hours, and they were having all kinds of network and computer issues today. There is a small chance that
this might account for my inability to get phone signal. Bad timing.
What do you guys make of this?
Did they flash the phone with the wrong rom?

If it has Verizon logos on it and the system version has XT862 in it, its a regular US Droid 3. The XT862 can be unlocked for Tmobile but won't work without modification. I assume you knew that already and thats why you wanted to get a XT883.

spunker88 said:
If it has Verizon logos on it and the system version has XT862 in it, its a regular US Droid 3. The XT862 can be unlocked for Tmobile but won't work without modification. I assume you knew that already and thats why you wanted to get a XT883.
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Actually I had no idea it was a Verizon branded phone. The photo in the ebay ad and the ad itself didn't show or mention Verizon.
I assumed this was an XT883 Rom and radio that was fully unlocked for GSM and internet here in the USA. That's what the ad said.
Besides, this came from China, and the system sticker under the battery says it is an XT883. So how could it be a US 862?
Anyway, I am new to Android so can you give me some advise on how I can fix this-the easiest way?
Based on the details I listed, was it flashed wrong?
Thanks for your help.

Which keyboard does yours have?
This is the US Droid 3 XT862. Notice the orange symbol keys and the microphone key. Also notice the verizon logo, its possible the battery cover could have been swapped on yours, but the verizon logo on the front would only appear on a US model.
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This is the XT883, notice the blue lettering on the symbols and the character key where the microphone is on the XT862. Also notice the lack of Verizon logo.
If you were sold an XT862 when the listing shows a XT883 in the title and images then I would contact the seller.

spunker88 said:
Which keyboard does yours have?
This is the US Droid 3 XT862. Notice the orange symbol keys and the microphone key. Also notice the verizon logo, its possible the battery cover could have been swapped on yours, but the verizon logo on the front would only appear on a US model.
This is the XT883, notice the blue lettering on the symbols and the character key where the microphone is on the XT862. Also notice the lack of Verizon logo.
If you were sold an XT862 when the listing shows a XT883 in the title and images then I would contact the seller.
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Hey Spunker,
Thanks for your quick reply.
I have the top one with orange lettering on the symbols.
They must have replaced the sticker on the inside of the unit
Stupid bastards-Vendor name is: cellphoneforever
Best to stay away from them.
Is there any easy way to change my unit to run on GSM?
Joe

I'd say you definitely have the XT862, both software and hardware confirm it. As far as the sticker it may have been placed there by the seller? Ive never done it since Im on Verizon but there is a way to unlock the XT862 for At&t/Tmobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812

I've done it and it works good.
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spunker88 said:
I'd say you definitely have the XT862, both software and hardware confirm it. As far as the sticker it may have been placed there by the seller? Ive never done it since Im on Verizon but there is a way to unlock the XT862 for At&t/Tmobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812
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Guys thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
This method requires I buy an unlock code, which may or may not work.
I'm not sure I want to invest more money this way. Also, the link for rooting
says that method no longer works.
This Ebay seller really ripped me off. In fact they are still running auctions for unlocked
XT883, but in looking at their feedback I now see they have ripped off over 1,000 people
in the past year. surprised Ebay allows this to happen.
Mr. O, how did you unlock your XT862?
Again thanks for the assistance.

Joe_PDA said:
Guys thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
This method requires I buy an unlock code, which may or may not work.
I'm not sure I want to invest more money this way. Also, the link for rooting
says that method no longer works.
This Ebay seller really ripped me off. In fact they are still running auctions for unlocked
XT883, but in looking at their feedback I now see they have ripped off over 1,000 people
in the past year. surprised Ebay allows this to happen.
Mr. O, how did you unlock your XT862?
Again thanks for the assistance.
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I purchased an unlock code from unlock4moto.com for $6 and it worked perfectly.

I payed some $5 for a unlock code fron cellunlockerpro. Worked perfectly.

Joe_PDA said:
Guys thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
This method requires I buy an unlock code, which may or may not work.
I'm not sure I want to invest more money this way. Also, the link for rooting
says that method no longer works.
This Ebay seller really ripped me off. In fact they are still running auctions for unlocked
XT883, but in looking at their feedback I now see they have ripped off over 1,000 people
in the past year. surprised Ebay allows this to happen.
Mr. O, how did you unlock your XT862?
Again thanks for the assistance.
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Hey. If you purchased it recently, it sounds like you're protected under your bidding rights, especially as the phone itself seems a bit fixed. ;] I haven't looked into the seller just yet, but throwing this up in the off chance this is read before I have the time to look at the bidding items.
How did you pay for the item? If you used PayPal, that makes it a bit easier. Just contact them/eBay, there should be a link or I can try and scrounge one up if you need it. I usually call PayPal directly if I have issues because they're super friendly and usually point you in the right direction.

Definitely something very deceptive going on if the internal label says XT883.
Something does not sound right if you placed your T-Mobile SIM in the phone and it did not ask you for unlock code. It may already be unlocked or it could be permanently SIM locked if someone else attempted to unlock it too many times.
They may have sold you some used or refurbished Verizon model and placed a counterfeit label on it.
I would definitely file with ebay against this seller and just get your money back.
If you really want to try and use this Verizon XT862, I would recommend the unlock procedure using the newer radio and build.prop in post #196 of the unlock thread.

[Q] No Contract Moto X - Will it work in India?

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to buy a Motorola Moto X phone from US through the official Moto Maker site.
At checkout, I would still need to choose a carrier. I'm planning to choose one of the GSM providers (AT&T or T-Mobile) with the ‘No contract’ option.
As far as I know, the phone would still be locked to the carrier chosen. So, does that mean that the phone will be unusable outside of the US?
I spoke to a couple of Motorola agents and I got contrasting views-
One of them said, the phone would be locked to the opted carrier in the US. But elsewhere the phone could be used with any GSM sim.
The other agent said, the phone will not be usable with any SIM apart from the opted carrier, till the phone is unlocked using an unlock subsidy code obtained from the carrier.
So, what is this about Locked and No Contract phones? Also I read in the AT&T's and T-Mo's site that they would provide a unlock code after 60 and 40 days respectively.
And, any processes to be followed before taking it out of US to use with a local carrier in other countries? Like Activation etc.,
Any suggestions or thoughts would be of great help. Thanks!

sriv.droid said:
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to buy a Motorola Moto X phone from US through the official Moto Maker site.
At checkout, I would still need to choose a carrier. I'm planning to choose one of the GSM providers (AT&T or T-Mobile) with the ‘No contract’ option.
As far as I know, the phone would still be locked to the carrier chosen. So, does that mean that the phone will be unusable outside of the US?
I spoke to a couple of Motorola agents and I got contrasting views-
One of them said, the phone would be locked to the opted carrier in the US. But elsewhere the phone could be used with any GSM sim.
The other agent said, the phone will not be usable with any SIM apart from the opted carrier, till the phone is unlocked using an unlock subsidy code obtained from the carrier.
So, what is this about Locked and No Contract phones? Also I read in the AT&T's and T-Mo's site that they would provide a unlock code after 60 and 40 days respectively.
And, any processes to be followed before taking it out of US to use with a local carrier in other countries? Like Activation etc.,
Any suggestions or thoughts would be of great help. Thanks!
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ok... so this is the deal with an AT&T Motox X off contract. It will still be carrier locked out of the box. I talked to AT&T and they said that in order to unlock it there has to be a least 60 days of AT&T service on the phone.... i think its ridiculous...!!
was planning to buy it and bring it to Germany... but wont work out of the box...

I think TMobile version is carrier unlocked.

jzsax1 said:
ok... so this is the deal with an AT&T Motox X off contract. It will still be carrier locked out of the box. I talked to AT&T and they said that in order to unlock it there has to be a least 60 days of AT&T service on the phone.... i think its ridiculous...!!
was planning to buy it and bring it to Germany... but wont work out of the box...
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Hmm.. Seems so! I too feel it is ridiculous. What if someone from US buys it and ends up going abroad for a vacation more than 40 days. How do they keep the service active?

sriv.droid said:
Hmm.. Seems so! I too feel it is ridiculous. What if someone from US buys it and ends up going abroad for a vacation more than 40 days. How do they keep the service active?
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The T-Mobile version is carrier unlocked. I may be getting the Moto X from the US but primarily will use it in India for the immediate future.

DrZen said:
The T-Mobile version is carrier unlocked. I may be getting the Moto X from the US but primarily will use it in India for the immediate future.
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Thanks for the info.
Is any activation required with the T-Mo sim before it can be used elsewhere? Or can the phone be directly used out of the box?

sriv.droid said:
Thanks for the info.
Is any activation required with the T-Mo sim before it can be used elsewhere? Or can the phone be directly used out of the box?
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No activation, straight up unlocked.
EDIT: In the event that I'm wrong, it's easy enough to unlock via a code for not much cash.

DrZen said:
No activation, straight up unlocked.
EDIT: In the event that I'm wrong, it's easy enough to unlock via a code for not much cash.
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Thanks! Hope it works that way

Help!!
I have received my MotoX with a T-Mo SIM.
The device indicated that a an OS update is available. But 'm not able to update it over WiFi.
Should the device be ACTIVATED with T-Mo SIM?

Repair/Service in India
sriv.droid said:
Thanks! Hope it works that way
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
Do you know if I take an unlocked Moto X bought from the US (via the Motorola Maker Website) to India, will I be able to get service in India, or do I need to bring it back to the US if I have any issues?
I'm worried about such things as broken screen, repairs, battery replacement, etc...
Any help you or anyone could give regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

Moto X help needed
Hey guys.. I'm planning to get a Moto X, but in India we dont have the option for the 32 Gb variant and neither do we get the Moto Maker... Does anyone have any info regarding whther these features would be available in the future, and that i could wait for it? Or is it better to get it shipped from the US via a friend/cousin??

Hello everyone,
As you all know there was a sale just for one day on Moto X over in US, I ordered the 32gb version for myself. As I am in India and will be using this phone here, on the choose a carrier page i selected: GSM Unlocked (includes T-Mobile Sim) option.
My question is: Will this phone support the Indian Sim? Also does this phone support LTE? And which version (AT&T or T-Mobile) will I get as below GSM Unlocked, it`s written AT&T and T-Mobile 4G LTE with Global HSPA?
Which one is better in terms of future software updates?
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[Q] MOTO X buying from US

Hi
Iam about o buy a MOTO X with GSM Unlocked provided by NET10 Carrier in US. will this mobile work with my vodafone carrier in INDIA.
Expected answers in a day
thanks in Advance

From what I've been reading, the X from net10 is the XT1053 GSM Unlocked version,. It is SIM unlocked and should be bootloader unlockable.
If that is true, then similar to the GSM Unlocked XT1053 and Developer Edition XT1053, the Net10 X will support the following frequencies...
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ : 850/900/ AWS/1900/2100 MHz with HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps (B5/B8/B4/B2/B1)
LTE: 700/AWS/1900MHz (B17/B4/B2)
If your carrier uses those, then the phone will work. If you've seen threads talking about the USA Dev Edition, or GSM Unlocked Edition being used in India, then it will work.
This thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/moto-x-indian-thread-pricing-t2662264 seems to indicate the XT1052 is being sold/used in India... Based on Wikipedia, the XT1052 supports different LTE bands, and there is a slight difference in the UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ support.

KidJoe said:
From what I've been reading, the X from net10 is the XT1053 GSM Unlocked version,. It is SIM unlocked and should be bootloader unlockable.
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Not doubting you, but do you have source for this? Everything I've been reading has left the model number out. If it is an XT1053, that would be awesome, but I don't want to buy the phone and find out it has Net10 firmware on it.

sudocode said:
Not doubting you, but do you have source for this? Everything I've been reading has left the model number out. If it is an XT1053, that would be awesome, but I don't want to buy the phone and find out it has Net10 firmware on it.
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Sorry, I thought this AndroidPolice article said the model -> http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/07/09/deal-alert-moto-x-on-net-10-is-299-100-off-until-july-16th/
but apparently it was discussion in the comments... does not appear confirmed.
THe Moto Maker web site calls it GSM Unlocked includes Net10 Wireless SIM... hence the speculation its the same XT1053 GSM Unlocked but includes a Net10 sim rather than T-Mobile.

I may just take a chance on ordering it, and if it isn't an XT1053 i'll just return it for a refund.

Any update on this? Want to get one for tmobile.
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I ordered one and will let you all know. I live in Colorado so hopefully it comes quick from Texas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
Questions go in the Q&A section.

For what its worth... Found this just now on Motorolas Twitter.
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Got my moto today, Confirmed that it's a xt1053.

Came with 4.4.3. If I unlock the boot loader is there a root method available for 4.4.3?
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dobbs3x said:
Came with 4.4.3. If I unlock the boot loader is there a root method available for 4.4.3?
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Only towel root as far as i know....and don't think it works right without pie.
I might be wrong, never needed any of it. Lol
And you can't downgrade....but you probably know that. ?

I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
KJ said:
Only towel root as far as i know....and don't think it works right without pie.
I might be wrong, never needed any of it. Lol
And you can't downgrade....but you probably know that. ?
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dobbs3x said:
I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
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So you were able to get the unlock code from the official moto website? If so, that is great news!
Some of us were wondering if net10 would allow moto to give the codes out for phones purchased as 'net10' phones, since most of domestic carriers don't allow it (exception being t-mobile).

samwathegreat said:
So you were able to get the unlock code from the official moto website? If so, that is great news!
Some of us were wondering if net10 would allow moto to give the codes out for phones purchased as 'net10' phones, since most of domestic carriers don't allow it (exception being t-mobile).
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Yes I was able to get the unlock code. Also of interesting note is the first pamphlet inside the moto x box was a quick instruction on how to activate the phone and it had tmobile information and numbers to call haha.

dobbs3x said:
I was able to flash twrp via fastboot and then install supersu no problem and now rooted.
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My bad... I was distracted when I replied....missed the unlocked bootloader part. Lol
Don't mind me. [emoji43]

I also had to make a trip to T-Mobile to get a nano Sim card since my note 3 used micro Sim card and wouldn't fit obviously. Anyone wanna by a brand new unopened net 10 Sim lol.

dobbs3x said:
I also had to make a trip to T-Mobile to get a nano Sim card since my note 3 used micro Sim card and wouldn't fit obviously. Anyone wanna by a brand new unopened net 10 Sim lol.
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Just FYI, you can use scissors to cut any size SIM down to micro or nano (I've done it successfully multiple times). There is a lady at the mall kiosk that does exactly that (doesn't even use one of the SIM-Cutting machines that you can get on Amazon for only a few bucks...) LOL! And she charges $10 to do it!! haha

samwathegreat said:
Just FYI, you can use scissors to cut any size SIM down to micro or nano (I've done it successfully multiple times). There is a lady at the mall kiosk that does exactly that (doesn't even use one of the SIM-Cutting machines that you can get on Amazon for only a few bucks...) LOL! And she charges $10 to do it!! haha
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Hmm, never even crossed my mind to try that. I paid 9.99 for it at the T-Mobile store so not too bad, but yes, free is better.

How to tell N6 original carrier?

I purchased one brand new on eBay and was wondering whether it a playstore, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Sprint n6.

I don't think it matters with the Nexus 6. I do believe the units sold through the carriers were unlocked.

One way to tell if it was a carrier phone is to try and use an MSL unlock code. By default it should be all "0", however; if you bought it from a carrier like I did it will be an actual code.

I think carrier matters, although the phone is unlocked and you'll be able to use it on supported networks however you may potentially face issues in OTAs. Just my opinion because I am currently having some problems updating my unrooted & non modified N6, using it another region but not getting any updates.

ahmedmateen said:
I think carrier matters, although the phone is unlocked and you'll be able to use it on supported networks however you may potentially face issues in OTAs. Just my opinion because I am currently having some problems updating my unrooted & non modified N6, using it another region but not getting any updates.
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Carrier doesn't matter on Nexus devices except for the SPC/MSL code which is 000000 on unlocked devices.
I am also in Pakistan, there are tons of 'smuggled' XT1103's here, some with Verizon logos and some without. In fact, there are even some with T-Mobile SIM cards still inserted. Anyhow, once you flash a factory image with the new stock recovery, you should get OTA updates as any other Nexus 6.
During the Android 5.1 era, the Nexus 6 had specified builds for those on Project Fi or T-Mobile, in your thread I noticed you were running on LYZ28N which is the build used for T-Mobile ONLY as specified on the Factory Images page. You won't get an OTA unless you're in the USA with a T-Mobile SIM Card.
Flash the latest unified builds of Android 6.0.1, the latest being MMB29X for the Nexus 6, it includes the latest security patch (2nd Apr 2016).
Here's the link for it, it's approx 1GB.
> LINK

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I don't think it matters with the Nexus 6. I do believe the units sold through the carriers were unlocked.
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AT&T models were sim-locked.
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ahmedmateen said:
I think carrier matters, although the phone is unlocked and you'll be able to use it on supported networks however you may potentially face issues in OTAs. Just my opinion because I am currently having some problems updating my unrooted & non modified N6, using it another region but not getting any updates.
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What ota the phone gets is determined by the installed sim card, AT&T blocked Marshmallow for a while, T-mo got some different Wi-fi calling builds, and verizon at one point had specific Vo-LTE builds.
Far as I know at this point with the monthly builds everything's consolidated.

murtaza02 said:
Carrier doesn't matter on Nexus devices except for the SPC/MSL code which is 000000 on unlocked devices.
I am also in Pakistan, there are tons of 'smuggled' XT1103's here, some with Verizon logos and some without. In fact, there are even some with T-Mobile SIM cards still inserted. Anyhow, once you flash a factory image with the new stock recovery, you should get OTA updates as any other Nexus 6.
During the Android 5.1 era, the Nexus 6 had specified builds for those on Project Fi or T-Mobile, in your thread I noticed you were running on LYZ28N which is the build used for T-Mobile ONLY as specified on the Factory Images page. You won't get an OTA unless you're in the USA with a T-Mobile SIM Card.
Flash the latest unified builds of Android 6.0.1, the latest being MMB29X for the Nexus 6, it includes the latest security patch (2nd Apr 2016).
Here's the link for it, it's approx 1GB.
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So once I flash my N6 to MMB29X, I'll be getting OTAs like other N6 and wont have to flash/side load any update again?

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This is what i get when creating a shortcut using apex laumcher, activities/hiddenmenis. Does this mean that i got a sprint device? Look at the path of the hiddenmeni targets.

ahmedmateen said:
So once I flash my N6 to MMB29X, I'll be getting OTAs like other N6 and wont have to flash/side load any update again?
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Yes. That's exactly what will happen.
Sent from my Nexus 6
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This is what i get when creating a shortcut using apex laumcher, activities/hiddenmenis. Does this mean that i got a sprint device? Look at the path of the hiddenmeni targets.
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Not necessarily.
However to confirm, check the first 2-3 digits of your IMEI.
If it's 99, then probably Sprint or Verizon, though the latter would have a logo on the back.
If it's 35 or 01, then it's either AT&T, T-Mobile or a Play Store model.
I have an app called VZWAPN on my phone and there's no way it can even be a Verizon device since it's a UK XT1100 Model.
Sent from my Nexus 6

My only concern is getting a subsidized device with an unpaid balance that could potentially be blacklisted if original owner decides to leave sprint, tmob, att or vrz withoit paying balance. Thanks for the replies.

If you hadn't already purchased the phone off ebay, I would have told you to go to Swappa instead, as they don't permit the kind of shenanigans you find with ebay and Craigslist purchases, namely selling the phone while payments are still owed, not making any further payments, and leaving you with a phone that is blocked on the carrier.
Once you get the phone, go to Swappa and run its IMEI through their IMEI check tool. That should tell you if the IMEI is clean or not.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you hadn't already purchased the phone off ebay, I would have told you to go to Swappa instead, as they don't permit the kind of shenanigans you find with ebay and Craigslist purchases, namely selling the phone while payments are still owed, not making any further payments, and leaving you with a phone that is blocked on the carrier.
Once you get the phone, go to Swappa and run its IMEI through their IMEI check tool. That should tell you if the IMEI is clean or not.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I ran a swappa check and it is clean. But this status may change, that is why the only safe option is the google playstore way. Have a great day!

I disagree with that sentiment. Swappa explicitly prohibits the scenario I describe. Should it happen Swappa will refund the money. Amazon is a perfectly viable option so long as you buy from Amazon and not a third party. Motorola themselves offered the device for sale on the Motorola website.
Point here is that while Google may be the safest route, there are other routes just as safe, if you do your homework.

AT&T and Verizon both have their logos on the back of the phone.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I disagree with that sentiment. Swappa explicitly prohibits the scenario I describe. Should it happen Swappa will refund the money. Amazon is a perfectly viable option so long as you buy from Amazon and not a third party. Motorola themselves offered the device for sale on the Motorola website.
Point here is that while Google may be the safest route, there are other routes just as safe, if you do your homework.
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yes, but the google after service is much better than anywhere else. seriously, its not even close. not like you can buy a n6 through google anymore though

Sure, but the OP's statement was that Google was the only safe method of getting the device, and that simply isn't true. In the case of the N6 I could have bought the device direct from Motorola, or direct from a carrier. I personally chose Amazon, because they had quantities of the device in their warehouse from Motorola when Motorola themselves didn't.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Sure, but the OP's statement was that Google was the only safe method of getting the device, and that simply isn't true. In the case of the N6 I could have bought the device direct from Motorola, or direct from a carrier. I personally chose Amazon, because they had quantities of the device in their warehouse from Motorola when Motorola themselves didn't.
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to buy one, there's many "safe" places.

I just purchased a N6 and tried to install a Project Fi SIM into the device. Every time, I load in the ROM of the day, it does not see the SIM. Looking at the IMEI, I can deduce that this is a former AT&T phone. Since this is an issue of SIM locked, can the SIM be unlocked even though the firmware has been changed and the original AT&T SIM is long gone?

kcallis said:
I just purchased a N6 and tried to install a Project Fi SIM into the device. Every time, I load in the ROM of the day, it does not see the SIM. Looking at the IMEI, I can deduce that this is a former AT&T phone. Since this is an issue of SIM locked, can the SIM be unlocked even though the firmware has been changed and the original AT&T SIM is long gone?
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yes. but you will need either att's code or to purchase a sim unlock code for the device.

simms22 said:
yes. but you will need either att's code or to purchase a sim unlock code for the device.
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So in theory, I can go to my local AT&T store and since the phone is clean, they just give me a code? I am assuming that I just need to plug in the digits via the dialpad to unlock, correct?