does the tmobile galaxy note 3 need to be unlocked?
and if so how can I do this?
I would like to buy the phone in stores tomorrow.
nxh145 said:
does the tmobile galaxy note 3 need to be unlocked?
and if so how can I do this?
I would like to buy the phone in stores tomorrow.
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Yes it has to be unlocked. Once you have the device paid off you will have to wait 40 days for an unlock. You can't just go buy the phone and go straight to AT&T with it.
dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
Yeah unfortunately preventing your plan is why they have these 40 day windows in place. I'm sure you can understand - they aren't pure retail and there are operational expenses involved with getting that phone to you that the N3 margins alone can't sustain.
nxh145 said:
dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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negrielectronics is advertising an unlocked Tmobile Note 3:
http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-32gb-lte-t-mobile-unlocked-black.html
Here is their statement on the unlocked status:
http://negricare.negrielectronics.c...056725-question-about-a-galaxy-note-3-tmobile
It doesn't have Tmobile warranty coverage and some ppl say it doesn't have samsung warranty either. So you might consider getting their warranty package if you get one of their phones. Might be cheaper in the end since you won't pay tax and you have to pay for an unlock service. Never used them myself but others have posted on their good standing.
nxh145 said:
dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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U can change to T-Mobile variant u just will need a T-Mobile variant straight talk Sim won't cost u anything
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Any update on this?
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Any update on this?
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About ?
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About ?
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Not sure if this will work on straight talk, but this fellow board member is running it on att
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
Use cellunlock.net..25$ to unlock t mobile sim unlock note 3
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Be very cafeful
nxh145 said:
dang, i already prepaided 1 yr in advanced from straight talk on att's network.
i dont want their phone from what i hear they have locked the bootloader.
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I highly recommend you don't try and root the phone, it could significantly alter your phone in a negative ways (some irreversible) even if you unroot your phone. Note 3 is a phone that highly relies on its original Samsung software. I have it, so I know. And especially when you're downloading unknown software onto your computer to root or alter your phone, you're putting your computer at risk of being compromised with malware and viruses. And a lot of these people who root phones for a fee often won't tell you the dangers your phone will potentially face after its rooted. DON'T WASTE $800.00 ON A GUESS.
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I highly recommend you don't try and root the phone, it could significantly alter your phone in a negative ways (some irreversible) even if you unroot your phone. Note 3 is a phone that highly relies on its original Samsung software. I have it, so I know. And especially when you're downloading unknown software onto your computer to root or alter your phone, you're putting your computer at risk of being compromised with malware and viruses. And a lot of these people who root phones for a fee often won't tell you the dangers your phone will potentially face after its rooted. DON'T WASTE $800.00 ON A GUESS.
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Spoken from someone with a single post count.
I've rooted every phone I've ever had no issues going back to the g1 iphones evo etc. Just follow instructions . For note 3 use kingo root latest version and use region unlock app works flawlessly . Only thong I would advice against is straight talk. But guess its too late
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Don't seem to find any discussion on this. For those of you (including myself) still have tzone grandfather plan, the upsell message popup. Any idea to get the tmobile note 2 works on tzone? Thanks
xlxllxlx said:
Don't seem to find any discussion on this. For those of you (including myself) still have tzone grandfather plan, the upsell message popup. Any idea to get the tmobile note 2 works on tzone? Thanks
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Unfortunately no, it happened to me too so I had to update my plan. If you want to use tzone with the note 2, you have to use it with the att or international note.
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dhoang said:
Unfortunately no, it happened to me too so I had to update my plan. If you want to use tzone with the note 2, you have to use it with the att or international note.
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As an end user, thought that if tmobile can detect the "incomparable" plan. It must be in the rom or kernel.
Maybe someone with good knowledge can explain to the noob how this is done from tmobile end. Solution maybe possible?
xlxllxlx said:
As an end user, thought that if tmobile can detect the "incomparable" plan. It must be in the rom or kernel.
Maybe someone with good knowledge can explain to the noob how this is done from tmobile end. Solution maybe possible?
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Tmobile have all their phones imei number stored. If youre using their phone, they will know and make you upgrade the plan. If you use other carriers phone, tmobile cannot make up upgrade because they dont know what phone youre using.
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dhoang said:
Unfortunately no, it happened to me too so I had to update my plan. If you want to use tzone with the note 2, you have to use it with the att or international note.
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Have these (ATT and International versions) been tested? Do they work with hspda+?
Thanks.
dhoang said:
Tmobile have all their phones imei number stored. If youre using their phone, they will know and make you upgrade the plan. If you use other carriers phone, tmobile cannot make up upgrade because they dont know what phone youre using.
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that's not true completely... i had an iphone when they first came out (glad i broke that big turd lol) and when i called customer service they knew exactly what phone i was on and said youre using an iphone?
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that's not true completely... i had an iphone when they first came out (glad i broke that big turd lol) and when i called customer service they knew exactly what phone i was on and said youre using an iphone?
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that's why you either use chat function or, if you do call, stick the sim in a dummy phone.
the efs folder trick might still work (make backup first before doing anything)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
haven't try this and not sure if it will work with note 2
so does the AT&T version with T-zones? Is it confirmed, do you get 3G speeds?
I should have read this before I bought my note 2...
is there a list anywhere that have phones that are compatible with tzones?
Just waiting on my sim cards, anything special I need to do to prep my phone?
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Solutionx68 said:
Just waiting on my sim cards, anything special I need to do to prep my phone?
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Take it for a ride around the neighborhood. Maybe take it for some ice cream.
It's a phone, bro. Do what you do with it.
Wait... what??
Won't work, different cell technologies
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It works, just pop in the sim and power cycle. Theres a non verizon sim notification, but i'll figure out how to get rid of that soon enough. I would assume flashing a tmobile rom will do the trick
Solutionx68 said:
It works, just pop in the sim and power cycle. Theres a non verizon sim notification, but i'll figure out how to get rid of that soon enough. I would assume flashing a tmobile rom will do the trick
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Never flash a ROM not meant for your device.
The Verizon phone looks for a cdma network that T-Mobile doesn't have, they use gsm. Two different technologies
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n00bdude said:
Never flash a ROM not meant for your device.
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You can flash roms from other provifders if the models are identical.
AT&T and T-Mobile roms can be flash back to back just make sure your modems are correct for your provider.
U CANT DO IT.
SELL UR GS3
AND FIND A TMO MODEL ON CRAIGSLIST!!!
I know it sucks, but thats just the way it.
Okay n00bs leave..
Seriously do some research before posting. My SPRINT HTC touch pro 2 works just fine on T-Mobile. So stop giving false info.
I found this. it may enable more than just roaming on GSM. I haven't read the entire thread or tried it myself well cause I has T-Mobile.
But it appears there may be some way to get it to work.
However from what I read.. seems you would be better off selling and buying T-Mobile (or possibly at&t if your area has T-Mobile 1900MHz) off Craigslist.
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It appears I was wrong, didn't know the Verizon version was a world phone. Looks like only edge network though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013647
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bfranklin1986 said:
It appears I was wrong, didn't know the Verizon version was a world phone. Looks like only edge network though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013647
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Cause I didn't just say that...
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elesbb said:
Cause I didn't just say that...
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I saw that you said that, that's why I said I was wrong
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bfranklin1986 said:
I saw that you said that, that's why I said I was wrong
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Oh OK lol. That'd be cool if the OP gets it working!
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elesbb said:
Okay n00bs leave..
Seriously do some research before posting. My SPRINT HTC touch pro 2 works just fine on T-Mobile. So stop giving false info.
I found this. it may enable more than just roaming on GSM. I haven't read the entire thread or tried it myself well cause I has T-Mobile.
But it appears there may be some way to get it to work.
However from what I read.. seems you would be better off selling and buying T-Mobile (or possibly at&t if your area has T-Mobile 1900MHz) off Craigslist.
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okay so a smartphone on edge = it WORKING?
ur the noob, who the hell gets a 2012 smart phone to use 3rd world data speeds?
GTFO here with that non-sense.
Doing whatever method posted is a waste of time.
Sell it, buy a T-mobile GS3 is the BEST option and there's no denying that.
Calling ppl noobs... is this 2005?
I had brand new windows phone from verizon before I moved to T-mobile and sadly i had let go my wphone, but I'm happy with my droid way way happy, sell it and you be fine just let it go.
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okay so a smartphone on edge = it WORKING?
ur the noob, who the hell gets a 2012 smart phone to use 3rd world data speeds?
GTFO here with that non-sense.
Doing whatever method posted is a waste of time.
Sell it, buy a T-mobile GS3 is the BEST option and there's no denying that.
Calling ppl noobs... is this 2005?
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Haha right. You're funny.
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LOL, But you have to laugh.. There are some people who just insist cutting the corners off a square and call round..
Funny Peeps
adulel08 said:
okay so a smartphone on edge = it WORKING?
ur the noob, who the hell gets a 2012 smart phone to use 3rd world data speeds?
GTFO here with that non-sense.
Doing whatever method posted is a waste of time.
Sell it, buy a T-mobile GS3 is the BEST option and there's no denying that.
Calling ppl noobs... is this 2005?
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Lol yes smart phone on edge does mean it works! In 2012 not everyone lives in a 3g/4g zone not to mention of one doesn't have a data plan or the 200mb plan wouldn't really matter. You were wrong so just admit it and don't be a sore loser
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How would I flash an att ROM to my Tmobile gs3 . its unlocked and actually on atts network.
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I see this as unlikely, but would i be able to bring my phone to japan and place it on one of their carriers? Ive read they use cdma, but how much does that matter when it comes to radios or bands? I just bought this phone and found out a week later i will be moving there in november. Not too happy about this since i paid retail for this beast.
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tamathdb said:
I see this as unlikely, but would i be able to bring my phone to japan and place it on one of their carriers? Ive read they use cdma, but how much does that matter when it comes to radios or bands? I just bought this phone and found out a week later i will be moving there in november. Not too happy about this since i paid retail for this beast.
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It's called unlocking and basically unlocks your phone so it can use any carrier. Now it's illegal in the US but call up your provider ask and for the unlock code anyway. Say you have to go there in a couple of day and you need to use the phone. Normally they'll give it to you via email and the instructions are included in the email. All you would have to do after you unlock the phone is replace the sim card and you'll all good to go. Now don't go online and buy the unlock codes from websites because most of them are scams and even though some might work, its not worth giving them your credit card number and then be in deep yogurt. Hoped this helped
soccerfan6789 said:
It's called unlocking and basically unlocks your phone so it can use any carrier. Now it's illegal in the US but call up your provider ask and for the unlock code anyway. Say you have to go there in a couple of day and you need to use the phone. Normally they'll give it to you via email and the instructions are included in the email. All you would have to do after you unlock the phone is replace the sim card and you'll all good to go. Now don't go online and buy the unlock codes from websites because most of them are scams and even though some might work, its not worth giving them your credit card number and then be in deep yogurt. Hoped this helped
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Sounds great except these don't have removable sim cards.
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tamathdb said:
Sounds great except these don't have removable sim cards.
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If they don't have removable some cards then....I have no idea, sorry. Maybe call them up anyway and ask. But wait, what phone are you using? It can't be the nexus 10.
I will assume he has a sprint galaxy note 2 because he posted in this section.
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I will assume he has a sprint galaxy note 2 because he posted in this section.
sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G
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Right
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You can probably get kddi mobile in japan to add your esn for you. I'm almost positive they use the same 3g frequency as sprint, however I doubt you'll be able to get lte.
I like to break stuff!
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You can probably get kddi mobile in japan to add your esn for you. I'm almost positive they use the same 3g frequency as sprint, however I doubt you'll be able to get lte.
I like to break stuff!
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I sure hope so! Thanks for the answer, I'll look in to it.
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tamathdb said:
I sure hope so! Thanks for the answer, I'll look in to it.
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If kddi won't add the esn, you could get a cheap phone thru them and flash your note with cdma ws or find another mvno that will add it. Now that sprint and softbank are looking at a partnership I think softbanks carrier's will accept sprint phones for Americans that come over without too much hassle. Japan has a large cdma network (largest outside of US) and use the same frequencys and sprint as vzw so 3g should be no problem and neither should finding someone to add your esn over there. They're pretty good about letting Americans use their own devices when they come over.
I like to break stuff!
Just letting you guys know that we just got notice at T-Mobile that our sales goals for this month are increasing 15%.
As many of you may or may there are rumors that T-Mobile will be paying off early termination fees for people wishing to switch to T-Mobile.
With that being said, I can basically confirm these rumors. If you have any questions let me know!
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UPDATE: Confirmed T-Mobile will be paying off ETF's for all major carriers (Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T) commercials will start running in the next few days!
T-Mobile also made changes allowing any phone to be used to pay off those ETF's even if we were not accepting them before, just at a lower trade in value.
I suppose that is only for new customers? I should have waited a few months
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people211 said:
I suppose that is only for new customers? I should have waited a few months
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The information out right now is pointing to it have to do with people that are on family plans and open a family plan with T-Mobile. Trade in their phone and do a new phone on EIP. Check out www.tmonews.com the info on there is pretty close to always being right.
Prod1702 said:
The information out right now is pointing to it have to do with people that are on family plans and open a family plan with T-Mobile. Trade in their phone and do a new phone on EIP. Check out www.tmonews.com the info on there is pretty close to always being right.
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That's where I first got the info. I was just providing an update based on what T-Mobile retail management is telling their employees.
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Prod1702 said:
The information out right now is pointing to it have to do with people that are on family plans and open a family plan with T-Mobile. Trade in their phone and do a new phone on EIP. Check out www.tmonews.com the info on there is pretty close to always being right.
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Update to this as well. T-Mobile will pay for cancelation fees for up to 5 lines (up to $350 per line). This is for Small Business, single lines, and family lines.
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Can someone explain the part about buying a device from t-mobile? So does the person switching have to pay full price for the new device from t-mobile or can they also do the 24 month no interest plan?
AssassinsLament said:
Can someone explain the part about buying a device from t-mobile? So does the person switching have to pay full price for the new device from t-mobile or can they also do the 24 month no interest plan?
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You can do the 24 month no interest plan, sure. Also, they are saying it all applies to existing customers as well, so you can get out of your t-mobile contract right now if you want as well.
This is the t-mobile forum, but even if you don't like T-Mobile for whatever reason, you've gotta love what they are doing to the wireless industry.
I've been with Sprint for 16 years and am considering switching due to this and network performance issues. Can anyone confirm the rabbels from other posts that loading a custom recovery ROM tripping the KNOX flag will cause T-Mobile not to honor hardware issues with the phone (i.e. button failure/charge port/sdcard slot failures).
I used to work for Sprint so I know I can take anything back to a few stores for repair if it's in fact a legit hardware issue regardless of my ROM. I'm not willing to throw away that safety net for some stupid non-related software flag in the bootloader.
Thanks!
aramova said:
I've been with Sprint for 16 years and am considering switching due to this and network performance issues. Can anyone confirm the rabbels from other posts that loading a custom recovery ROM tripping the KNOX flag will cause T-Mobile not to honor hardware issues with the phone (i.e. button failure/charge port/sdcard slot failures).
I used to work for Sprint so I know I can take anything back to a few stores for repair if it's in fact a legit hardware issue regardless of my ROM. I'm not willing to throw away that safety net for some stupid non-related software flag in the bootloader.
Thanks!
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I never loaded Knox and have sideloaded an app or two...no issues. My advice is don't download Knox.
Dr.8820 said:
I never loaded Knox and have sideloaded an app or two...no issues. My advice is don't download Knox.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but the KNOX system is already part of the firmware and bootloader and can be tripped by loading unofficial recoveries and perhaps rooting/roms. It is shown at the ODIN download screen.
I just want to verify if T-Mobile will support the hardware warranty if service is needed if I switch over.
Thanks
Knox is there but has to be installed, at least that's how it is on my phone.
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Knox is there but has to be installed, at least that's how it is on my phone.
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The Knox application is not install on the phone, you need to install that one yourself. The Knox counter is already on the phone, and can be tripped if you root your phone with another method other than Root de la Vega, Kingo root. After you root with Root de la Vega or Kingo root, your Knox flag should be 0x0, but if you flash custom recovery or custom Kernel then your Knox counter change to 0x1 and your Knox warranty is voided, there are some discrepancies about the warranty some people already exchange their phones with Knox tripped and have no problems, but those claims are insurance claims. Samsung in the other hand according to some posts around this area and international area is trying to void any warranty if the Knox flag is tripped, but those are only rumors nothing has been confirm as far as I know.
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I'm gonna switch to T-Mobile for this reason. I do have one question. Regardless if Knox counter is tripped can I still unlock bootloader with the 4.3 update? Sorry probably the wrong thread for this question.
stuckintheskull said:
I'm gonna switch to T-Mobile for this reason. I do have one question. Regardless if Knox counter is tripped can I still unlock bootloader with the 4.3 update? Sorry probably the wrong thread for this question.
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Yea, this is my contingency. I would like to know as well if the Note 3 bootloader is unlockable at current. If it is, hell, I'll switch in the next day or two. Tired of $300 vzw bills.
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I'm gonna switch to T-Mobile for this reason. I do have one question. Regardless if Knox counter is tripped can I still unlock bootloader with the 4.3 update? Sorry probably the wrong thread for this question.
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Yea, this is my contingency. I would like to know as well if the Note 3 bootloader is unlockable at current. If it is, hell, I'll switch in the next day or two. Tired of $300 vzw bills.
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The Tmobile Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader.
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Another question. If I sign up for Jump! and upgrade every 6 months do I trade in the phone I have and upgrade and does it cost more every time I upgrade?
Yes
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Yes, you'll trade in your device, but you will not have to continue paying for traded in device. You will start new payments on new device
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Im on Verizon and tired of paying overage fees for data. Unlimited would be nice.. and a cheaper bill but not sure how tmobiles coverage is. From what ive read people who are switching are happy.. can anybody chime in with some reviews?
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I just came from sprint today on this deal....so happy..this note 3 is awesome too.
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Im on Verizon and tired of paying overage fees for data. Unlimited would be nice.. and a cheaper bill but not sure how tmobiles coverage is. From what ive read people who are switching are happy..
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Verizon has much better coverage in my area of Texas but I'm still happy because of the cost savings. There are areas in town and even in my own home where I can't reliably use my T-Mobile phone but since it works in the areas I most often need it I keep it.
gf reported her phone lost because it was cracked, samsung sent her a new one so now i want her old one. I put in my sim card but it says "Not register to network" im thinking maybe t-mobile blocked the phone somehow since it was reported lost but I figured there was a work around. Friend told me unlocking the phone and setting it to international radios may help but i have no idea how to do this since im new to the android community. Switching from iphone to android! So yeah, please help!
White T-mobile Galaxy S4 on jellybean, updating it to kitkat though.
Yup, T-Mobile blocked it.. There's no legal way around it, maybe your gf calling T-Mobile to unblock it, but they'll probably charge her full price for the one they sent her.. You could try using a different carrier, but it could end up being blocked again.. You could also sell it to someone in another country, blacklist won't go past the US
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Yup, T-Mobile blocked it.. There's no legal way around it, maybe your gf calling T-Mobile to unblock it, but they'll probably charge her full price for the one they sent her.. You could try using a different carrier, but it could end up being blocked again.. You could also sell it to someone in another country, blacklist won't go past the US
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so even switching it to international wouldnt work?
nem95 said:
so even switching it to international wouldnt work?
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To international what? But either way no.. Your service is denied everytime the phone tries to register to T-Mobile because the imei is what's being blocked
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serio22 said:
To international what? But either way no.. Your service is denied everytime the phone tries to register to T-Mobile because the imei is what's being blocked
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international radios, gonna unlock the sim. My gfs mom is probably going out of the country so if i unlocked it, she could use it outside the US right?and if she can i take it as she'd have to use a carrier other than t-mobile to do this though?
You can't use international radios.. And I don't know, but I would think so, using a local carrier should be fine
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gf reported her phone lost because it was cracked, samsung sent her a new one so now i want her old one. I put in my sim card but it says "Not register to network" im thinking maybe t-mobile blocked the phone somehow since it was reported lost but I figured there was a work around. Friend told me unlocking the phone and setting it to international radios may help but i have no idea how to do this since im new to the android community. Switching from iphone to android! So yeah, please help!
White T-mobile Galaxy S4 on jellybean, updating it to kitkat though.
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There are services that will fix this for you. I payed 35$ for my blocked tmobile s4 to be repaired.
I did this with an HTC EVO 3D. It was locked for 2 years so I flashed the phone to a different carrier and it worked. You might have problems with different features but it is posibble to still use the phone. Find a cellular store that will flash it. They normally charge around 50 dollars, give or take.
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Kriptik210 said:
I did this with an HTC EVO 3D. It was locked for 2 years so I flashed the phone to a different carrier and it worked. You might have problems with different features but it is posibble to still use the phone. Find a cellular store that will flash it. They normally charge around 50 dollars, give or take.
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Do NOT mail the phone to be flashed! 4 out 5 of those d-bags will keep your phone
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Kriptik210 said:
I did this with an HTC EVO 3D. It was locked for 2 years so I flashed the phone to a different carrier and it worked. You might have problems with different features but it is posibble to still use the phone. Find a cellular store that will flash it. They normally charge around 50 dollars, give or take.
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This is not a CDMA phone, you can't flash it like that.. And like I said, you can unlock it and it may work with another carrier but it can end up being blocked again, I've seen it happen
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serio22 said:
This is not a CDMA phone, you can't flash it like that.. And like I said, you can unlock it and it may work with another carrier but it can end up being blocked again, I've seen it happen
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I didn't even think of that lol sorry
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Just repair the imei you be good to go
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This happens to me sometimes and what I do is go under mobile networks and
Go to network operators and I let it load and then it registers on the correct network.
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nem95 said:
gf reported her phone lost because it was cracked, samsung sent her a new one so now i want her old one. I put in my sim card but it says "Not register to network" im thinking maybe t-mobile blocked the phone somehow since it was reported lost but I figured there was a work around. Friend told me unlocking the phone and setting it to international radios may help but i have no idea how to do this since im new to the android community. Switching from iphone to android! So yeah, please help!
White T-mobile Galaxy S4 on jellybean, updating it to kitkat though.
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Sounds to me like you are asking us to help you and your girlfriend commit fraud. No thanks.