I'm thinking of purchasing an unlocked Moto Z Play from Amazon that is for the GSM Carriers. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader and install a rom because everything here seems to be for the international/Chinese versions.
https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Play-Dr...F8&qid=1502424587&sr=1-3&keywords=moto+z+play
I have xt1635-02. It's carrier free, US version and bl should be unlockable.
From the link above, I see that the listed model is xt1645-01 and named as Droid. Droid phone are Verizon version and those phones never had official option to unlock bl. Only if someone find exploit, whish afaik, it's not found for Play Droid.
I would suggest you to buy xt1635-02. It's available directly from Moto, in local stores (Best buy, Fry's...).
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The Verizon 'Droid' models of the Moto Z don't have an unlockable bootloader.
Zeljko1234 said:
I have xt1635-02. It's carrier free, US version and bl should be unlockable.
From the link above, I see that the listed model is xt1645-01 and named as Droid. Droid phone are Verizon version and those phones never had official option to unlock bl. Only if someone find exploit, whish afaik, it's not found for Play Droid.
I would suggest you to buy xt1635-02. It's available directly from Moto, in local stores (Best buy, Fry's...).
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This sounds like a good option but the Best Buy website seems to be selling the Droid Version.
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Heights713 said:
This sounds like a good option but the Best Buy website seems to be selling the Droid Version.
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Avoid any Verizon Droid version, I believe it's refurbished as well. You can not unlock the bootloader on any Verizon phone other than a developer version which was never an option for the mzp Droid version.
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This sounds like a good option but the Best Buy website seems to be selling the Droid Version.
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Check this one, it's unlocked, xt1635-02 version. It works with my SIM card, tested in USA, CA and couple of EU countries. Even LTE worked in each.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motoro...e-unlocked-lunar-grey/5601604.p?skuId=5601604
Zeljko1234 said:
Check this one, it's unlocked, xt1635-02 version. It works with my SIM card, tested in USA, CA and couple of EU countries. Even LTE worked in each.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motoro...e-unlocked-lunar-grey/5601604.p?skuId=5601604
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I checked the link out and it's showing the version that's basically the Droid version except that it's unlocked for US Carriers.
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I checked the link out and it's showing the version that's basically the Droid version except that it's unlocked for US Carriers.
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That's what you probably want. Z Play, unlocked to any carriers, without Verizon bloatware. Notice, there is Droid version:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/verizo...hone-black-lunar-gray/5624229.p?skuId=5624229
And no Droid version:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motoro...e-unlocked-lunar-grey/5601604.p?skuId=5601604
From the hw perspective those phones are almost identical. Radio part is a bit different to support Verizon LTE and CMDA or more LTE bands for unlocked version.
I bought mine in Fry's, store was just closer that day.
Did you manage to install any roms on it?
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Did you manage to install any roms on it?
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Didn't even try, stock rom works just fine. I don't see a reason to go for custom rom for now. Unlocked version does not have any bloadware, except some from Google Like Duo with the latest update.
For sure, bl is unlockable but unlocking bl may cause some apps, like Internet banking, to stop working. There's workaround, however. Also I like what Moto added to the stock rom. Even that can be disabled.
I would recommend you to walk to the nearest Best buy or Fry's and check the phone. They already have Z2. Improved version (be careful to avoid Verizon version) but with smaller battery...
Btw, I think, US version of the phone has more LTE bands than EU. Don't buy Chinese version (-03). It's coming without Google services. Then you have to unlock bl...
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Looks like i'll go to my local Best Buy this weekend and check if they have the XT1635-02 version.
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Looks like i'll go to my local Best Buy this weekend and check if they have the XT1635-02 version.
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I have the H815, above the UPC it says USA.
What model do I actually have?!?!?!?
Is there an unlocked USA version floating around?
I'll post some pictures in a bit
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Your post had nothing to do with Unlock and Root Discussion but it is a good topic:good:
I don't have a direct answer for you, but here are model #'s by region http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4-6901.php
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Your post had nothing to do with Unlock and Root Discussion but it is a good topic:good:
I don't have a direct answer for you, but here are model #'s by region http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4-6901.php
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Sorry I posted it there because I originally thought it was a European version and tried to unlock it. When I went to the LG page it could not find my suffix? So i came back to where people were talking about unlocking the different versions and asked what version I had.
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I have the H815, above the UPC it says USA.
What model do I actually have?!?!?!?
Is there an unlocked USA version floating around?
I'll post some pictures in a bit
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You have the LG G4 USA TRIAL PROGRAM version. The same one LG USA MOBILE gave me. I guess you brought fron someone who won the phone.
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Sorry I posted it there because I originally thought it was a European version and tried to unlock it. When I went to the LG page it could not fine my suffix? So i came back to where people were talking about unlocking the different versions and asked what version I had.
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No worries, it's a quandary worth cracking:highfive:
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You have the LG G4 USA TRIAL PROGRAM version. The same one LG USA MOBILE gave me. I guess you brought fron someone who won the phone.
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UGH, that might cause some problems. With the limited quantity of that version, it may never get unlocked.
where did u buy that one from?
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where did u buy that one from?
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swappa.com
and this version doesn't any carrier bloat?
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UGH, that might cause some problems. With the limited quantity of that version, it may never get unlocked.
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On the contrary if what @rogconnect is saying is correct, this may be a developers edition.
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No carrier bloat at all
I believe he just has a normal, "locked up tight", H815 model. Just because it was won does not mean it is any different than the normal H815 that I own which cannot be unlocked either. There are different models for different countries and you need to look for the country code to determine if it's the EU variant, which it looks like it is not as it would have been sold in that area anyways. I think you just have the standard H815 like many of us do, and it's NOT unlockable, which is why you are getting that message at LG dev.
can the service menu be accessed?
This would tell all.
It has the different software version EUR "b" instead of "a"
Well, so far so good no lag for me.
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if it has all the t-mobile bands and no t-mobile apps i think i want to buy one
What is the code for the service menu on the G4?
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It has the different software version EUR "b" instead of "a"
Well, so far so good no lag for me.
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My about / software looks exactly the same as yours, VX10b-EUR-XX
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can the service menu be accessed?
This would tell all.
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You mean 277634#*#?
Yes..its can
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if it has all the t-mobile bands and no t-mobile apps i think i want to buy one
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I using TMO LTE.
IDK why LG omitted this model since they gave UK TRIAL model unlocked bootloader option key.
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Come on Iron Man, get J.A.R.V.I.S. on this soon, we need unlocked phones!
Is there a future forecast for custom ROM support for the LG G4. I'm thinking about buying the G4, but I'm not sure. The custom ROM community for the G3 is great. Do you guys think that in about a year or so the G4 custom ROM community is also very active?
Only few variants of G4 got bootloader unlocked for now. The rest are having to stay with stock ROMs. If you want to customize your phone consider buying a G4 variant that can get bootloader unlocked. Or get a Nexus
Yeap same here im also g3 user but now g4 with locked bootloader in g3 i flash every roms
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I think development has ended ,I see no future for lg g4
Why is this being said?
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I think development has ended ,I see no future for lg g4
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Do you have a plausible reason/argument to stand you're case?
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Do you have a plausible reason/argument to stand you're case?
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its just my opinion. as long as bootloader cant be unlocked without losing guarantee.G3 had patched bootloader and too much development
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how about locked bootloader for 70% of the variants and loosing warranty for the other 30%.
i never unlocked my bootloader on S3/Note1/4 but i could install ROMS even with the less open Exynos phones has better support that this locked down, horrible DPI, fantastic camera, average battery G4. of course this is my mistake for trying out a LG phone, should have waited a month and got the Note 5 or simply went with S6 Edge.
I don't think it's a mistake to have chosen a LG phone. In my opinion, it's a very good phone with two issues: two high resolution (no one needs a higher resolution on a 5,5 inch phone than Full HD in my opinion) and therefore a weak battery...but besides, I think it's great. And hey, CM exists though and that's just not that bad at all.
How can I be sure that the bought - or yet to buy - LG G4 is bootloader unlocked? I'm thinking about buying the G4 at a web-shop in the Netherlands. I contacted the technical department of the web-shop and they told be that most of the models are bootloader unlocked. But they gave no guaranty. They said it is impossible to look at the model number beforehand.
Is there a site available where you can check the model number if it is bootloader unlocked or not.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
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How can I be sure that the bought - or yet to buy - LG G4 is bootloader unlocked? I'm thinking about buying the G4 at a web-shop in the Netherlands. I contacted the technical department of the web-shop and they told be that most of the models are bootloader unlocked. But they gave no guaranty. They said it is impossible to look at the model number beforehand.
Is there a site available where you can check the model number if it is bootloader unlocked or not.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
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the model of the phone is typed on the box as i remembered when i bought it it was written h815p but i didnt know the difference (my bad)
only h815 and h811 are unlockable so u have to get one of those
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-list-lg-g4-variants-unlocked-t3262621 there is full list here too of supported models
i will recommend note 5 or nexus 6p though if you didn't buy yet
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Waleedaligomaa said:
the model of the phone is typed on the box as i remembered when i bought it it was written h815p but i didnt know the difference (my bad)
only h815 and h811 are unlockable so u have to get one of those
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/unlock-list-lg-g4-variants-unlocked-t3262621 there is full list here too of supported models
i will recommend note 5 or nexus 6p though if you didn't buy yet
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Thanks my man. I did see you're recommendations, but thing the is that the phone's mentioned by you are far more expensive compared to the G4. There is a offer where you can buy the phone for € 359,- and you get a voucher worth of € 75,- that you can use at the bigger warehouses here in the Netherlands. So that's kind of a no-brainer compared to the purchase price of the Note 5 or Nexus 6p.
The only thing that's keeping me worried is the custom ROM community. Some people mentioned that if the bootloader is unlocked you're free to flash custom ROMs. But how interested is it for programmers to invest there time in the G4?
i dont know what a voucher is lol and googled it got nothing
anyway the boot-loader thing is really annoying and LG is giving no promises about it so its not promising to get an unlockabale version
i have h815p and whatever customization I do on stock it can never be compared to custom kernel and rom
so you must be sure of the model you buy to be unlock able
Good luck
Waleedaligomaa said:
i dont know what a voucher is lol and googled it got nothing
anyway the boot-loader thing is really annoying and LG is giving no promises about it so its not promising to get an unlockabale version
i have h815p and whatever customization I do on stock it can never be compared to custom kernel and rom
so you must be sure of the model you buy to be unlock able
Good luck
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Voucher is just like a coupon.
With the new direction google seems to be going,does anyone know for sure that this phone wont be locked down? I know it sounds absurd, but this is not a nexus....any insight
Seems like if you buy the Pixel from Google you will be able to unlock. Through VZW... no. That sucker will be locked down.
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Seems like if you buy the Pixel from Google you will be able to unlock. Through VZW... no. That sucker will be locked down.
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I can see that happening, what is your source??
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I can see that happening, what is your source??
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It was on a live stream on CNET where i heard that too. All bootloaders except Verizon`s are unlocked appearently.
Will not be buying these phones however because of the idotic pricing in the EU mainly, 1000 euro`s for the Pixel XL ha ha.
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I can see that happening, what is your source??
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Jcase: https://twitter.com/jcase/status/783299377024512004
Once I purchase the phone is there a way to see if it is bootloader locked or not ? Maybe a menu a command ?
I am not uaed to this bootloader BS .
I am planning to go to best buy an ourcgase one. They have a no questions ask return pokicy so I couls see right them if it is locked or not
Thanks
unlocked
https://www.cnet.com/news/google-pixel-xl-verizon-daydream-view/
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https://www.cnet.com/news/google-pixel-xl-verizon-daydream-view/
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Don't confuse carrier/network unlocked with bootloader unlocked... It seems like I shouldn't have to explain that on a place like xda, but here we are!
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Don't confuse carrier/network unlocked with bootloader unlocked... It seems like I shouldn't have to explain that on a place like xda, but here we are!
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I believe the pixel comes bootloader unlocked everywhere but verizon. I need to verify that thanks.
Or maybe comes bootloader locked but a code will be provide it by google to unlocked it everywhere but verizon.
Thanks
I sure do hope the bootloader is able to be unlocked on vzw i like having the option even if i dont use it
sticky shi..., bootloader must be unlocked, especially for that price.
Anyway, I do not need Android phone without root.
There's a statement from Deutsche Telekom answering a query from a German tech blogger that Pixels bought via that provider will also be bootloader not unlockable.
I still doubt that cause they haven't done that before. We'll see and cross our fingers...
http://stadt-bremerhaven.de/wissenswertes-zum-google-pixel-bei-der-deutschen-telekom/
I preordered mine on the UK EE network. Does anyone know if the BL will be locked? Thanks
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With the new direction google seems to be going,does anyone know for sure that this phone wont be locked down? I know it sounds absurd, but this is not a nexus....any insight
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Do you not read the product details scroll to bottom says unlocked bootloader google store version only
BaconSeeds said:
Do you not read the product details scroll to bottom says unlocked bootloader google store version only
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Which link are you referring to?
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Which link are you referring to?
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Man are you guys 2 lazy 2 scroll 2 bottom and read. Only unlocked for google store versions.
https://store.google.com/product/pi...o65GmANio4pd6vDcIXBCbUdWNSWShRt_9eBoC2yLw_wcB
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Google store link
Man are you guys 2 lazy 2 scroll 2 bottom and read. Only unlocked for google store versions.
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Seriously? How many times has it been covered that carrier unlock is completely different from an unlocked bootloader?
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Seriously? How many times has it been covered that carrier unlock is completely different from an unlocked bootloader?
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In that case have you read that it may be impossible to unlock do to new partitioning? Which means no root. Well im fine with that. Hope people didnt buy it just for root. Dont believe me then search root google pixel phones.
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Google said pixel bought thru google store will have unlocked bootloaders except verizon's
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Google store link
Man are you guys 2 lazy 2 scroll 2 bottom and read. Only unlocked for google store versions.
https://store.google.com/product/pi...o65GmANio4pd6vDcIXBCbUdWNSWShRt_9eBoC2yLw_wcB
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That's referring to carrier unlocked. Not bootloader unlocked.
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I don't know what the hardware differences are between the different carriers' models. Can I use either of the bootloader-unlockable/rootable variants (Sprint or T-Mo) on Verizon?
Failing that, has anyone started a bounty to get Verizon rooted and/or bootloader-unlocked?
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I don't know what the hardware differences are between the different carriers' models. Can I use either of the bootloader-unlockable/rootable variants (Sprint or T-Mo) on Verizon?
Failing that, has anyone started a bounty to get Verizon rooted and/or bootloader-unlocked?
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I started one for Att but have since given up and switched to Sprint. So far I regret nothing. I guess being the two biggest carriers Att and Verizon have a little more push on what manufacturers can and can't do.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the T-Mobile model will work if you're lucky/patient enough to get it unlocked.
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I don't know what the hardware differences are between the different carriers' models. Can I use either of the bootloader-unlockable/rootable variants (Sprint or T-Mo) on Verizon?
Failing that, has anyone started a bounty to get Verizon rooted and/or bootloader-unlocked?
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From looking at the spec sheets only the Verizon version will work on Verizon. All the other versions doesn't support band 13 by model numbers that in itself gives Verizon the power to block it even if you hack to unlock band 13.
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Freaking Verizon really pisses me off, because I'm kinda stuck with them...
I've been with them for about 11 or 12 years or so and I'm grandfathered in on a very old unlimited data plan that's pretty cheap by today's standard and this being a flagship phone and all...
Anyway I had the pixel XL first and returned it because even it was locked down and got the z2 force just because of the moto mods.
Yeah VZW kinda sux...
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Freaking Verizon really pisses me off, because I'm kinda stuck with them...
I've been with them for about 11 or 12 years or so and I'm grandfathered in on a very old unlimited data plan that's pretty cheap by today's standard and this being a flagship phone and all...
Anyway I had the pixel XL first and returned it because even it was locked down and got the z2 force just because of the moto mods.
Yeah VZW kinda sux...
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The problem is OEMs. They don't want to put in band 13 on all their devices. If they did then Verizon has to comply with Block C rules. Since OEMs don't want to pay for licensing and put in code that Verizon has to open source. They would rather have Verizon pay for it then that comes with restrictions.
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So I just checked Moto Z2 Force official site again and unless I'm mistaken they're now selling an unlocked model with VZW support.
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So I just checked Moto Z2 Force official site again and unless I'm mistaken they're now selling an unlocked model with VZW support.
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Went to try and buy the Z2 Force and this is what I am able to buy.
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Went to try and buy the Z2 Force and this is what I am able to buy.
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The page title at https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-z-force-edition-gen-2 says "unlocked," but interestingly I can't find any use of that term anywhere on the page itself. Go figure.
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The page title at https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-z-force-edition-gen-2 says "unlocked," but interestingly I can't find any use of that term anywhere on the page itself. Go figure.
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It will be SIM unlocked BUT you will have to pick a carrier and it will have the carrier goodies built in. There's no unlocked one without the carrier bloat and built in features. You have to pick Verizon to get it on Verizon iirc, but anywhere you buy the Verizon version it's unlocked anyway.
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It will be SIM unlocked BUT you will have to pick a carrier and it will have the carrier goodies built in. There's no unlocked one without the carrier bloat and built in features. You have to pick Verizon to get it on Verizon iirc, but anywhere you buy the Verizon version it's unlocked anyway.
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Ah OK. I just ordered one from Best Buy due to their $200 off offer which makes the phone $550something in total payments. That, IMO, makes it the best value for money right now.
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Ah OK. I just ordered one from Best Buy due to their $200 off offer which makes the phone $550something in total payments. That, IMO, makes it the best value for money right now.
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If you want to Rom and root the T-Mobile and Sprint version is the way to go, but sadly those won't go on Verizon.
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If you want to Rom and root the T-Mobile and Sprint version is the way to go, but sadly those won't go on Verizon.
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I live in IA. T-Mobile has no offices near me and Sprint loses service as soon as you get more than 20 miles out of town. Verizon is my only option for reliable service, sadly.
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I live in IA. T-Mobile has no offices near me and Sprint loses service as soon as you get more than 20 miles out of town. Verizon is my only option for reliable service, sadly.
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Best bet is go to Walmart and buy a cheap prepaid phone. Test it out where you travel a lot. Make some calls do some data. If everything is legit switch to T-Mobile if not you are not out much. That's what I did and I am glad i did. Saved myself $150 A month AND I can choose any device I want.
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Best bet is go to Walmart and buy a cheap prepaid phone. Test it out where you travel a lot. Make some calls do some data. If everything is legit switch to T-Mobile if not you are not out much. That's what I did and I am glad i did. Saved myself $150 A month AND I can choose any device I want.
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Appreciate the suggestion.
Ran across a article written on June 17th
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Is this for real or just clickbait?
Source: https://www.goandroid.co.in/unlock-bootloader-of-galaxy-s9-plus-snapdragon/84688/
Certainly not the US version but if the OEM unlock option is available in settings then I guess it's possible on the few other places that got the snapdragon.
Tel864 said:
Certainly not the US version but if the OEM unlock option is available in settings then I guess it's possible on the few other places that got the snapdragon.
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The author made a comment claiming that the OEM Unlock will appear if the phone is left on for a week. Check it out.
I don't think that is correct though. I'm pretty sure my S9 has been left on for over a week and it hasn't appeared.
zzEvilGeniuszz said:
The author made a comment claiming that the OEM Unlock will appear if the phone is left on for a week. Check it out.
I don't think that is correct though. I'm pretty sure my S9 has been left on for over a week and it hasn't appeared.
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its not for U or U1 variants... at the same time, the site is not BS because HK/China and LATIN AMERICA devices are also snapdragon..
just bcuz it says snapdragon doesnt mean its USA variants
Why is USA s9/s9+ locked but others are not this seems like Sammy fell into carrier bs making them a bad brand for me I will be buying other brands b4 I'm ever locked down again..
Root ok I can deal with out if need to be but this not able to use Hotspot is driving me crazy to a point I'm considering sim unlocking my HTC 10 and going back to that this is insain
elliwigy said:
its not for U or U1 variants... at the same time, the site is not BS because HK/China and LATIN AMERICA devices are also snapdragon..
just bcuz it says snapdragon doesnt mean its USA variants
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Can confirm, my SM-G9600/DS (Hong Kong Snapdragon S9), has OEM unlock option in developer settings.
kushman said:
Why is USA s9/s9+ locked but others are not this seems like Sammy fell into carrier bs making them a bad brand for me I will be buying other brands b4 I'm ever locked down again..
Root ok I can deal with out if need to be but this not able to use Hotspot is driving me crazy to a point I'm considering sim unlocking my HTC 10 and going back to that this is insain
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you can use hotspot, pay for it lol
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I am a strong beleave I shouldn't have to pay to use Hotspot due to the Corp world already limits amount data we recieve why would I pay more for same limited data if it was truly unlimited that's a diff story but being they con the customer already I'm a strong beleave in hacking it
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you can use hotspot, pay for it lol
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kushman said:
I am a strong beleave I shouldn't have to pay to use Hotspot due to the Corp world already limits amount data we recieve why would I pay more for same limited data if it was truly unlimited that's a diff story but being they con the customer already I'm a strong beleave in hacking it
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tgey provide a service.. you chooseto use it ornot is the point..
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tgey provide a service.. you chooseto use it ornot is the point..
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A lot of people seem to forget this... If you COO you would do the same. No matter what your mind says. Besides you have the lives of thousand of employees. Millions of share holders that are banking you'll grow and be profitable.
Well nothing on mine Canadian version. NO OEM Unlock
I have a Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS) Latin American version, Region Panama, with Snapdragon processor. My experience posted here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-root-device-samsung-galaxy-a01-t4167509
The OEM UNLOCK appears but all of the usual unlock proccedure produces no Bootloader Unlock when it resets.