Develop Bugs

[Q] Where to buy T-Mobile Galaxy S4 without plan

Hi,
I want to buy the T-Mobile S4 unlocked, but I just need the device, not the plan (cause it's an additional $50)
The only place I know is shopnbc.com but it just got sold out there.
Any other places/sites ?

The phones I bought that way. G2 & Hercules. Were purchased on e-bay.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app

You could always buy it off-contract from a T-Mobile store and unlock it yourself. I don't know how the price would compare to online vendors or anything, but it's definitely worth considering.

I don't really trust ebay. I'll keep it as a last resort.
I checked Negri electronics. They do have it in stock but it's listed as
"This device is intended for INTERNATIONAL USE only"
They said that it's IMEI blocked from being used in the US due to recent unlocking laws.
But that's not how I understand the law is.... nobody said anything about not being able to use devices which are already unlocked , fully bought and paid for.
Any thoughts?

lordcheeto03 said:
You could always buy it off-contract from a T-Mobile store and unlock it yourself. I don't know how the price would compare to online vendors or anything, but it's definitely worth considering.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, that's an option, just trying to save $50, that's the first month service charge. I don't really need the T-Mobile service at all.

vortexmak said:
Yeah, that's an option, just trying to save $50, that's the first month service charge. I don't really need the T-Mobile service at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, but what I'm saying is that you don't have to get service with T-Mobile to buy the S4 from them. Tell them you want to buy it outright and off-contract. Pay full price and walk out device in hand, without any sort of service.

lordcheeto03 said:
Yeah, but what I'm saying is that you don't have to get service with T-Mobile to buy the S4 from them. Pay full price and walk out device in hand, without any sort of service.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They let you do that ?
I had checked online and there was no way to buy a phone without service.
I'll try the store today.
Edit: I just called them up, they don't let you buy just the device

vortexmak said:
They let you do that ?
I had checked online and there was no way to buy a phone without service.
I'll try the store today.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup. I did it around 2 weeks after release when I was still on AT&T; had it up and running within the hour.

lordcheeto03 said:
Yup. I did it around 2 weeks after release when I was still on AT&T; had it up and running within the hour.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just called up another store. They are not letting me save any money
It's 650+tax in store without plan and 600 with plan

vortexmak said:
I just called up another store. They are not letting me save any money
It's 650+tax in store without plan and 600 with plan
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh believe me, I know. I just mentioned it because I'm not exactly sure the price difference between an online vendor and in-store; but it is definitely possible to get it there.

If you're looking to buy unlocked, buy from anyone reputable, reputable being a real business. But if you're going to go on eBay, Craigslist, or anything dealing with the average joe, do note that you could be buying a device that has the potential to be blacklisted. When on eBay, look at their feedback and determine how many phones they're selling. If it's just a few, I would be weary as to how they're getting their stock.
Whatever vendor said an international phone can't be used in the USA and is blacklisted due to it being unlocked is full of nonsense and should be avoided like the plague, sketchy stuff.

Magicantian said:
If you're looking to buy unlocked, buy from anyone reputable, reputable being a real business. But if you're going to go on eBay, Craigslist, or anything dealing with the average joe, do note that you could be buying a device that has the potential to be blacklisted. When on eBay, look at their feedback and determine how many phones they're selling. If it's just a few, I would be weary as to how they're getting their stock.
Whatever vendor said an international phone can't be used in the USA and is blacklisted due to it being unlocked is full of nonsense and should be avoided like the plague, sketchy stuff.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Totally agree, ebay and CL postings cannot be 100% trusted.

Best advice stay away from ebay I buy a lot of unlocked devices from amazon this is the way to go you cant go wrong.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app

jslim38 said:
Best advice stay away from ebay I buy a lot of unlocked devices from amazon this is the way to go you cant go wrong.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Checked Amazon, still no reputable seller and 0 reviews

If you're not morally opposed to supporting Wal-Mart, most of them sell the S4 for Family Mobile (T-Mobile) for $629. I think it's even available on their website under "prepaid devices".
Edit: It's not unlocked, obviously, but the unlock process is posted in this forum.

Hmm I just checked and found one with a 97% positive rating on amazon.and yes its unlocked but you have to make sure that it has the lte bands for tmo
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app
---------- Post added at 12:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
Here you go.check it out. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BV1NKCW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app

kgbeezr1 said:
If you're not morally opposed to supporting Wal-Mart, most of them sell the S4 for Family Mobile (T-Mobile) for $629. I think it's even available on their website under "prepaid devices".
Edit: It's not unlocked, obviously, but the unlock process is posted in this forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd rather go with an unofficial unlock. I don't know whether T-Mobile will unlock this.
jslim38 said:
Hmm I just checked and found one with a 97% positive rating on amazon.and yes its unlocked but you have to make sure that it has the lte bands for tmo
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app
---------- Post added at 12:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
Here you go.check it out. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BV1NKCW/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's an i9500 . the T-Mobile one is m919. Thanks though

If you buy it from a T-Mobile store, they are supposed to be able to unlock it for you there. They gave me the run-around though; said they couldn't do it in store unless I was a customer while customer service said it had to be done in-store because I wasn't a customer. Plus, as was mentioned in some other thread (or perhaps earlier in this one, I don't remember) you may pay a few dollars more in-store, but if something happens within the warranty period you just take back in-store instead of shipping it off somewhere.

lordcheeto03 said:
If you buy it from a T-Mobile store, they are supposed to be able to unlock it for you there. They gave me the run-around though; said they couldn't do it in store unless I was a customer while customer service said it had to be done in-store because I wasn't a customer. Plus, as was mentioned in some other thread (or perhaps earlier in this one, I don't remember) you may pay a few dollars more in-store, but if something happens within the warranty period you just take back in-store instead of shipping it off somewhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've paid off my phone, a week later called CS they email me snd told me I have to wait 40 days to get the unlock code.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2

epsix said:
I've paid off my phone, a week later called CS they email me snd told me I have to wait 40 days to get the unlock code.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know... there are inconsistencies in what they're telling people though. I was told by CS that I had to wait 30-40 days to get the unlock code by phone, go through Samsung and get it whenever they get around to it, or go in store and get it whenever I wanted. I was just pointing out the fact that it almost appears that, at the time at least, they didn't know what exactly was going on as CS tells me one thing and the reps in the store said to go through customer service. I ended up not even worrying about TMO and waiting and just did the unlock method here. MUCH less hassle

[Q] Good time to buy? Which version?

Hey everyone!
I have been considering the S3 for sometime and have looked into different sellers and wanted to know your opinions.
I'd prefer to buy the S3 and use it with my tmobile prepaid plan. After looking, I've found the following,
The international version is available on amazon for ~$430 ,blue or white
EDIT: A lot of people on amazon say that Samsung warranty doesn't cover the international version in the US? is it true?
US version is available for $550 at T-Mobile.
My question is, is now a good time to buy the S3 considering its price? or is their an alternative that is better performance for the price?
I've had the Nexus 4 before but I didn't like the camera and battery life. Also, if anyone knows a better store to buy from it would be great.
My final question; is there a grey color of the international version? or is it only the US?
Thanks!

If you can afford a high end phone, buy the Google Edition of the HTC One or the Google Edition of the S4. Or wait for their new Motorola one.
That's what I'm doing next time I upgrade.

Hi, Thanks for the reply!
The issue is I am in desperate need for a cellphone, I am using a very old phone now. Also I don't want go for a high end phone as I will not need the features it has! My budget is ~$450. Main use would be camera, music, gps, note-taking. My main concern though is battery life (which is why I didn't like the N4)

jphantomx said:
Hi, Thanks for the reply!
The issue is I am in desperate need for a cellphone, I am using a very old phone now. Also I don't want go for a high end phone as I will not need the features it has! My budget is ~$450. Main use would be camera, music, gps, note-taking. My main concern though is battery life (which is why I didn't like the N4)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you aren't going to use the power of a high end phone (maybe you will in the future), maybe get something like an S2. $550 is way too much for this phone. It's way too much when it's brand new. It's over a year old now. No thanks.
Or you could try Swappa. http://swappa.com/buy//samsung-galaxy-s-iii-tmobile
Never used the service before.

I'm really close to using swappa for the first time but hesitant cause I like to have the option to take the phone back if need be to T-Mobile for replacement on site. I say go for swappa if you ask the right questions to the seller of IMEI still good, and proof of phone not being in contract (paid in full, or paid up). I might put my s3 on there soon enough if it comes to that.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?

jphantomx said:
But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
www.swappa.com like said before. Also T-Mobile if planning to use on T-Mobile.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Thanks I'm looking at it now. But is there a difference in the performance of the International and the US version? I can't settle on either one

I'm not 100% positive but I don't think the international version will give you hspa, only edge speeds, again not positive and not looking up radio bands of the two while driving (in line at circle k now) if no one jumps in to give info I'll answer when home and settled in.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Only edge speeds on tmobile with the international version. Swappa is great and really easy to use. I've sold phones and bought some before as well.
Sent from my SGH-T999

chrisram88 said:
Only edge speeds on tmobile with the international version. Swappa is great and really easy to use. I've sold phones and bought some before as well.
Sent from my SGH-T999
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mt3g said:
I'm not 100% positive but I don't think the international version will give you hspa, only edge speeds, again not positive and not looking up radio bands of the two while driving (in line at circle k now) if no one jumps in to give info I'll answer when home and settled in.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info, I did a comparison on gsmarena.com http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4238&idPhone2=4804
From what I see both phones are running on the same bands. Can somebody confirm? I might be looking in the wrong area.
EDIT: Looked it up and it seems that it depends on the area. Some areas only have the 1700 band for T-Mobile, which isn't supported by the international version.

Definitely get the T-Mobile version if you plan to stay with T-Mobile. $550 is too much for this phone as of now. I would recommend as the previous poster of a galaxy s2 which you can get brand new for $250. You can also try to buy a use s3 but be aware that T-Mobile phones can get blacklisted easily.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

whatsitsnamenow said:
Definitely get the T-Mobile version if you plan to stay with T-Mobile. $550 is too much for this phone as of now. I would recommend as the previous poster of a galaxy s2 which you can get brand new for $250. You can also try to buy a use s3 but be aware that T-Mobile phones can get blacklisted easily.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for informing me about the blacklisting issue. I am thinking of buying it new from ebay but I can't find the right seller. even Swappa only has 3-4 phones and also I don't wanna buy it used.

Either buy locally and meet the seller at a tmobile store to have it checked out, or buy on ebay from a reputable seller. Otherwise T-Mobile is probably your best bet. Ive never used swappa, so I can't attest to that either way.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

jphantomx said:
But would you recommend the US or the International version? I'm leaning towards the US version because of the RAM and because the grey color is available with T-mobile!
There are some sellers on ebay that have it cheaper than Tmobile but I've never used ebay before and can't find an alternative to buy from.
Can anyone recommend a store from which I can buy it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
International over US variant any day!
just go look at the booming development going on over there in the International i9300 forums...they already got a 4.2.2 leak, and plus, international variants always get the OTA Updates and dev support first. honestly the RAM doesn't matter, and the International i9300 has a Quad Core CPU over the US variants' Dual Core.
plus, on Amazon as you said, the International version is cheaper too, so why not.
oh and about HSPA 4G speeds: T-Mobile is slowly rolling out 2100 bands, which IS supported by the international i9300 Galaxy S III, so in certain areas of the US now, you WILL get 4G HSPA speeds.

DocHoliday77 said:
Either buy locally and meet the seller at a tmobile store to have it checked out, or buy on ebay from a reputable seller. Otherwise T-Mobile is probably your best bet. Ive never used swappa, so I can't attest to that either way.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks! I'll try ebay and swappa again. T-Mobile's price is way too much.
saranhai said:
International over US variant any day!
just go look at the booming development going on over there in the International i9300 forums...they already got a 4.2.2 leak, and plus, international variants always get the OTA Updates and dev support first. honestly the RAM doesn't matter, and the International i9300 has a Quad Core CPU over the US variants' Dual Core.
plus, on Amazon as you said, the International version is cheaper too, so why not.
oh and about HSPA 4G speeds: T-Mobile is slowly rolling out 2100 bands, which IS supported by the international i9300 Galaxy S III, so in certain areas of the US now, you WILL get 4G HSPA speeds.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But what about the Warranty? a lot of reviews on amazon say that Samsung US won't cover the International version. Also I don't think T-Mobile will be rolling out the 2100 band in my area anytime soon as I don't live in a major city.
EDIT: Would the S4 mini be better than the S3 ? anyone?

Recommendation: Disable Diagnostic Report Collection by T-Mobile

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900T) comes with software diagnostics package. This system process periodically scans the device for several information and sends the data to T-Mobile servers:
1) Updated/Uninstalled Apps from last scan.
2) App data compilation information.
3) Signal information.
4) Number of successful calls/texts/data services.
5) Number of times the processor was running in full capacity.
Disable this by going to settings-->Accounts-->Backup/Factory Reset-->Collect Diagnostics--> Uncheck the box.
You may leave the checkmark in tact if you would still like to send your device data to T-Mobile. I recommend disabling it because there are no benefits of sending data to T-Mobile. You will not receive faster updates, get new features and/or receive better signal by sending the data.

I think the first thing I did after unboxing the phone (and rooting, of course) was deleting every single bit of T-Mobile crap.

Morningstar said:
I think the first thing I did after unboxing the phone (and rooting, of course) was deleting every single bit of T-Mobile crap.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did that as well. Carriers need to stop bloating our phones with bloatwares.

That's what you get for discounted phones, bloatware.
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
That's what you get for discounted phones, bloatware.
Pp.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Discounted phones? Most people are paying full price. T-Mobile no longer has contracts therefore no subsidized phone pricing. Note 3 runs about $700 and still has bloatware.

gregcapps said:
Discounted phones? Most people are paying full price. T-Mobile no longer has contracts therefore no subsidized phone pricing. Note 3 runs about $700 and still has bloatware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know about you but my Note 3 new was like $400.

stewartsoda said:
I don't know about you but my Note 3 new was like $400.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When did you buy it?

Paid 200 for wife's note 3 and 100 for my S4. Bought in 12/13 , debloatted both phones on day one.
Pp.

gregcapps said:
When did you buy it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cyber Monday
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Free mobile app

stewartsoda said:
Cyber Monday
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats why you got it at that price. I got it when it was the newest in the Note line in February of last year.

gregcapps said:
Thats why you got it at that price. I got it when it was the newest in the Note line in February of last year.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm saying it's not *still* going for $700. You may have paid that much but nobody should be paying that now.

stewartsoda said:
I'm saying it's not *still* going for $700. You may have paid that much but nobody should be paying that now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is true, however devices That do sell for that will still have bloat unfortunately.

Pixel Phone on Verizon

So with the Pixel phone being sold through Verizon here in the US, do you think this phone will be fully unlocked if bought from them?

Wow, that is expensive... and sold out...
Didn't get one, but want the 128 GB (though I wish they offered a 64GB).
Add the protection plan for another $100, sitting at close to $1000!
Holy cow... I am going to need to sell a kidney.
-J

scrillakev said:
So with the Pixel phone being sold through Verizon here in the US, do you think this phone will be fully unlocked if bought from them?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Being it's Verizon I would say very likely but I am sure it will get cracked at least until new updates remember this is Verizon your talking about they love to be in control of things that they have no right to be. Easy fix don't buy from Verizon buy from Google or if you can buy from HTC as they will treat you better in the long run like the $100 in free accessories they gave the HTC 10 buyers after we got an extra free USB-C charge cable months before and maybe uh oh protection might be included too but that is hoping lol.

Is there any downsides from purchasing from google vs Verizon? Will we get access to the same LTE bands, etc.?
In the past, have google versions of phones have come with unlocked bootloaders but verizon come with locked versions of the same devices?

No1ustad said:
Is there any downsides from purchasing from google vs Verizon? Will we get access to the same LTE bands, etc.?
In the past, have google versions of phones have come with unlocked bootloaders but verizon come with locked versions of the same devices?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Given the way the past Nexus devices (that included support for Verizon and were eventually sold through them) the answer is no. They use the exact same hardware presumably. But until we start seeing model numbers confirmed it could be a possibility. But the unlocked version will support Verizon and it will have Google as your main access for support (which has been good to some people in the past).
---------- Post added at 02:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------
Jsunn said:
Wow, that is expensive... and sold out...
Didn't get one, but want the 128 GB (though I wish they offered a 64GB).
Add the protection plan for another $100, sitting at close to $1000!
Holy cow... I am going to need to sell a kidney.
-J
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Keep trying and clicking in different orders. Like adding the 128GB before the color, size, etc. I managed to snag one that way. BE PERSISTENT!

M9guy said:
Being it's Verizon I would say very likely but I am sure it will get cracked at least until new updates remember this is Verizon your talking about they love to be in control of things that they have no right to be. Easy fix don't buy from Verizon buy from Google or if you can buy from HTC as they will treat you better in the long run like the $100 in free accessories they gave the HTC 10 buyers after we got an extra free USB-C charge cable months before and maybe uh oh protection might be included too but that is hoping lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only reason I'd consider buying it straight from Verizon is because it would be added onto my bill in which my job would end up paying for my phone. If I buy it from the PlayStore i'd have to buy it on my own.
I think I'm going to end up with a Note 7.

scrillakev said:
The only reason I'd consider buying it straight from Verizon is because it would be added onto my bill in which my job would end up paying for my phone. If I buy it from the PlayStore i'd have to buy it on my own.
I think I'm going to end up with a Note 7.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in that boat as well, work will pay for my phone if I get it through Verizon. Here's hoping that I can in some way sell the Verizon phone NIB and buy the unlocked one.

If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.

bsg411 said:
If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pre-order either Pixel model from today through October 19th and Verizon will send you a redemption code for a free Daydream view.
Will likely be bootloader locked.

bsg411 said:
If you get it from Verizon they are offering the promotion 2 year contract again exclusively for this phone. So you can get the pixel 128gb for like $300....but it might be bootloader locked and you won't get the free vr headset promo the Google store is offering right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All I see on their web site is the payment plan and the option to pay full retail price and I looked all over Verizon's web site and I cannot see the contract option for either pixel phone. Can you provide a link to where you found it please, thanks.

That bootloader lock kills the deal
.. guess my nexus 6 lives on
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

M9guy said:
All I see on their web site is the payment plan and the option to pay full retail price and I looked all over Verizon's web site and I cannot see the contract option for either pixel phone. Can you provide a link to where you found it please, thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My coworker told me about the 2 year promo...I didn't actually see it myself. He is currently at the end if a 2 year promo so maybe that has something to do with it??

Oh that's it. Anyone on a contract can keep getting new contracts like that. But new customers cannot get a contract from Verizon directly. You can still get service through Verizon with a new contract and subsidised phone you just have to purchase the Verizon service through dealers like best buy and target I know they both list new Verizon service with a contract where you get the phone subsidised instead of a payment plan or paying full retail price for the phone.
---------- Post added at 11:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 PM ----------
stinger4321 said:
That bootloader lock kills the deal
.. guess my nexus 6 lives on
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Someone will probably figure out a way to unlock it. You could just wait it out and you might get a better deal waiting also.

Android police has already confirmed the verizon bootloader will be locked.

moosc said:
Android police has already confirmed the verizon bootloader will be locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What he said!!

TechBSwift said:
What he said!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't be too worried Dev's enjoy pissing off Big Red I'm sure it'll be cracked.

Virus1x said:
I wouldn't be too worried Dev's enjoy pissing off Big Red I'm sure it'll be cracked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, but it took well over a year to unlock the verizon S5 (at least. I hadn't looked for another year, so it might have been over 2). It'll be cracked Eventually but how long will it take

I'm not too worried about the bootloader being locked as I've stopped rooting my phones and flashing ROMS but I just need to know if the Verizon model has all the bands to work properly on t-mobile. I have 2 sims and need to confirm this.

Bootloader is definitely locked. Saw this question/answer on the VZW Page this morning for the Pixel XL.

I just preordered the pixel xl from best buy and extended my contract with Verizon. Does anybody know if the version they carry is the same as Verizon's or the unlocked version in the play store?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

LG V35 going to AT&T

https://newsnexa.com/tech/lg-v35-thinq-att-usa/
Kind of disappointing, if TMobile got this I'd jump in a heartbeat. The same looking phone with upgraded processor, ram, front and back cameras? Absolutely

chrisrj28 said:
https://newsnexa.com/tech/lg-v35-thinq-att-usa/
Kind of disappointing, if TMobile got this I'd jump in a heartbeat. The same looking phone with upgraded processor, ram, front and back cameras? Absolutely
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As long as they didn't add a notch, and it came to t-mobile, I'd jump on this too. I love my V30+.
Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk Pro.

chrisrj28 said:
https://newsnexa.com/tech/lg-v35-thinq-att-usa/
Kind of disappointing, if TMobile got this I'd jump in a heartbeat. The same looking phone with upgraded processor, ram, front and back cameras? Absolutely
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This actually scares me. How is LG going to screw up the LG V40? Add a notch?
This V35 already has the Snapdragon 845, more RAM, improved cameras, etc. It's what the V40 SHOULD be. So, LG is going to have to do something drastic for the V40 -- like add a stupid notch.

Septembersrain said:
As long as they didn't add a notch, and it came to t-mobile, I'd jump on this too. I love my V30+.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I wish TMobile had been the one to pass on the G7 and pick this up. V30 looks with the updated internals, absolutely.
ChazzMatt said:
This actually scares me. How is LG going to screw up the LG V40? Add a notch?
This V35 already has the Snapdragon 845, improved cameras, etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But yeah I'm with you, not looking good for the V40. They'll streatch the screen even more for that silly notch. I'm surprised the G7 didn't get stereo speakers though. I'd figure they'd follow suit like Samsung did

you guys,
do you know a method to buy V35 on AT&T Store without subscribe a plan ? I want tell: to buy device free of contract and plans, and sure unlocked for all other operators. I can only buy it online and not in phisical store
At the moment if you try to buy device paid in full on their store, you can't because final step request you choose a Plan .

wolfgart said:
you guys,
do you know a method to buy V35 on AT&T Store without subscribe a plan ? I want tell: to buy device free of contract and plans, and sure unlocked for all other operators. I can only buy it online and not in phisical store
At the moment if you try to buy device paid in full on their store, you can't because final step request you choose a Plan .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AT&T wants customers, they don't want to be place that you buy hardware.
You're going to have to wait for to show up on eBay or swappa.

ChazzMatt said:
AT&T wants customers, they don't want to be place that you buy hardware.
You're going to have to wait for to show up on eBay or swappa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the REAL LG G7 !!!
I hate the damn Notch

wolfgart said:
This is the REAL LG G7 !!!
I hate the damn Notch
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed.
With
* the stupid 2016 LG G5 mods,
* the idiotic "regionalized" specs of the 2017 G6 (where you could not get a G6 with Qi wireless charging, more than 32GB storage and quad DAC), and now
* this detestable2018 G7 notch,
LG has shown contempt for the G series For several years now.
Just like the V30 is what the G6 should have been, this V35 is what the G7 should have been.

ChazzMatt said:
AT&T wants customers, they don't want to be place that you buy hardware.
You're going to have to wait for to show up on eBay or swappa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Get an AT&T customer to buy it off contract. Wait a month then have them unlock it (has to be a month wait even bought outright, but then you can use it on T-mobile) Or just by the one off project fi and don't activate the fi card...Fi will never charge you for the service and you keep the phone since you paid for it. it will likely be unlocked and can use T-mobile since Fi uses T-mobile and sprint in their network.

ChazzMatt said:
AT&T wants customers, they don't want to be place that you buy hardware.
You're going to have to wait for to show up on eBay or swappa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
about 2years ago, I bought AT&T device without contract and got unlock code immediately.
My wife is on Cricket wireless(prepaid) and wanted pink gold color Galaxy S7 Edge.
I found one on Best Buy but it was AT&T variant. I just paid full (about $700), and request carrier unlock since I paid in full.
I got unlock code about couple of days later.
She is still using the phone now, she loves it.
I think you can purchase V35 in same way, but I am not sure how the LTE bands or CDMA support on AT&T V35.

What I want you know is whether the V35 is using the same exact screen or if LG fixed the issues that the v30 has

V35
Honestly, as good as the V35 sounds, the V40 will most liklely have my money, hoping and praying that LG learns from the release of the V30 last year and add more RAM and internal storage along with stable OLED panels and no frigging notch!!!!!!!!!!

Edit

wolfgart said:
you guys,
do you know a method to buy V35 on AT&T Store without subscribe a plan ? I want tell: to buy device free of contract and plans, and sure unlocked for all other operators. I can only buy it online and not in phisical store
At the moment if you try to buy device paid in full on their store, you can't because final step request you choose a Plan .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can find one from eBay or Swappa around $400 now.

damiloveu said:
You can find one from eBay or Swappa around $400 now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just make sure you understand if you buy the AT&T-branded model, you won't get updates if you are not an AT&T customer. There's also other V35 out there that is not for AT&T.
Also there are some KDZ available. Not sure what the difference is.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmv350em-firmwares/firmwares/
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmv350ulm-firmwares/firmwares/

Thinking of picking up the V35. On T-mobile. What issues can I expect since I'm not ATT?

GiftigDegen said:
Thinking of picking up the V35. On T-mobile. What issues can I expect since I'm not ATT?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is an old thread, before V35 was released other places -- like Google Fi.
Depends on if you buy from AT&T or buy carrier unlocked elsewhere. If you buy carrier unlocked, no issues on T-Mobile.
Also we can't give much advice and support because the v35 is not a v30. It's a totally different phone... V35 (JUDYP) is basically a G7 (JUDYN) that looks like a v30 (JOAN).