Just logged on to purchase my HTC One M9 -- notice they have the Developer Edition listed in addition to the Unlocked Edition.
yep just bought mine, knew they were going to keep it.
Bought one too. I was super happy to see this, especially since they didn't mention it at all.
Just ordered my Dev Edition. I'm so excited!
should i get dev or unlocked?
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should i get dev or unlocked?
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The only difference (afaik) is that the Dev edition comes with an unlocked bootloader. Although the only way to get the gold color seems to be the unlocked variant. So do that if you have terrible taste.
You can boot loader unlock the unlocked model as well so don't see much difference.
Ordered the unlocked version in Silver color. Says ships on 03/30 and I chose one day shipping so should have this next Tuesday [emoji1]
I actually asked on twitter and they said they wouldn't have it. I hope its not a website mistake!!
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kirdroid said:
You can boot loader unlock the unlocked model as well so don't see much difference.
Ordered the unlocked version in Silver color. Says ships on 03/30 and I chose one day shipping so should have this next Tuesday [emoji1]
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Tmobile is taking pre-orders?how much did it cost you. Thanks
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Tmobile is taking pre-orders?how much did it cost you. Thanks
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This is the unlocked model from HTC.com not the T-Mobile branded version. I don't like carrier branded phones so chose the unlocked model.
T-Mobile will start pre orders from tomorrow morning.
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This is the unlocked model from HTC.com not the T-Mobile branded version. I don't like carrier branded phones so chose the unlocked model.
T-Mobile will start pre orders from tomorrow morning.
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How much did it run you?and I can order it direct from HTC? Thanks
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xda23 said:
How much did it run you?and I can order it direct from HTC? Thanks
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Go to htc.com for details and ordering from there. $650 + tax.
kirdroid said:
You can boot loader unlock the unlocked model as well so don't see much difference.
Ordered the unlocked version in Silver color. Says ships on 03/30 and I chose one day shipping so should have this next Tuesday [emoji1]
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You sure can, as a bonus you'll void your warranty and 'uh oh oy' protection.
does the purchase from htc.com require valid US address, card and contact no? I mean last time for suspicious orders they put things on hold and asked for a call to the CS.
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does the purchase from htc.com require valid US address, card and contact no? I mean last time for suspicious orders they put things on hold and asked for a call to the CS.
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Yes - the fine print on the site says it requires a US address. Not sure about a US card though, but they do require you to enter your billing address (which is US only as well).
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Yes - the fine print on the site says it requires a US address. Not sure about a US card though, but they do require you to enter your billing address (which is US only as well).
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thanks, i have an address at which i send my US purchases to from where they shipped to me in India. So not sure if my order will go on hold...
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thanks, i have an address at which i send my US purchases to from where they shipped to me in India. So not sure if my order will go on hold...
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In Canada, our credit card companies have the ability to add a valid secondary US address onto our profiles to avoid the hold issue. Can you do the same maybe?
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In Canada, our credit card companies have the ability to add a valid secondary US address onto our profiles to avoid the hold issue. Can you do the same maybe?
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I don't think so...i'll have to check with my bank but regulations are very tight here...so i dont think that will happen...
Well I just got a backorder notice. Anyone else?
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Well I just got a backorder notice. Anyone else?
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Same.
Related
Hi
I've just received one of the Razr I phones on offer from Three UK for £149 + £10 topup ordered online. People might like to know that the phone I received is an unbranded UK Retail model with 4.1.2 and UNLOCKED. I've tried it with Virgin, T-Mobile & Tesco SIMs and it works fine. Very pleased so far.
Cheers - Andy
Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
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Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
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Yep, aware of that. Should have made clear that I meant it was not SIM locked. Modding always seems to bring me grief so I'm quite happy to keep it standard as a reliable phone/internet browser/navigation device. :fingers-crossed:
Cheers Andy
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Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
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Hi,
are you totally sure that ALL of the Three PAYG Motorola Razr i-s can NOT be unlocked considering their bootloader? Why?
I plan to purchase one, but I knew nothing about this... Would I miss anything important if it remains locked?
sxxorp said:
Hi,
are you totally sure that ALL of the Three PAYG Motorola Razr i-s can NOT be unlocked considering their bootloader? Why? How do you know that all of them are with unlockable bootloader?
That's why they're so cheap? I plan to purchase one, but I knew nothing about this...
Would I miss anything important if it remains locked?
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What was said above is not correct. See the bootloader thread.
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What was said above is not correct. See the bootloader thread.
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Which thread? Can you give the link of the thread that confirms this, please?
I've only found one mostly with older posts: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32576654 I think this not the one you mentioned.
I have just unlocked my locked bootloader, having bought the phone like the op from 3.
The fault with generating the unlock code was with Moto.
Now mine is unlocked, rooted and CWM installed.
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Yes, I can see how this grow into rumour, this is the aforementioned thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377175
Problem solved
vimesUK said:
I have just unlocked my locked bootloader, having bought the phone like the op from 3.
The fault with generating the unlock code was with Moto.
Now mine is unlocked, rooted and CWM installed.
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By the way: can everybody confirm that the 'Razr i' purchased from Three is SIM-Unlocked (without their official unlocking process)?
That would be great help if I could be sure
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By the way: can everybody confirm that the 'Razr i' purchased from Three is SIM-Unlocked (without their official unlocking process)?
That would be great help if I could be sure
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Yep, I received mine yesterday and the label on the Box and About Phone page shows it to be a normal UK Retail version and mine definitely wasn't SIM locked as in OP. I'm currently using a Tesco (O2) PAYG SIM to use remaining credit before porting to 3. I've also tested with T-Mobile & Virgin and it works fine.
Cheers - Andy
Thanks for the details Andy!
Can anyone else confirm?
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Thanks for the details Andy!
Can anyone else confirm?
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I can! Bought one a few weeks ago and tried a GiffGaff sim out of curiosity and it worked! Great!
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yeah mine is sim unlocked too. bought it from three in uk
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jonezy8873 said:
yeah mine is sim unlocked too. bought it from three in uk
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Thanks guys for the helpful (and fortunately positive) replies. Now I'm brave enough to turn the question by 180°:
is there anybody, whose device that has been bought from Three (especially Pay As You Go) was SIM-locked?
(I hope the thread's intensity becomes weaker).
funny enough yes. i bought one for my mrs today and after commenting only a few hours ago i thought i should try. so i put a giffgaff sim in it and it asked for unlock code??????
so i tryed with a EE sim and asked same again.
then i put the 3 sim back in got it all set up with google sync and apps etc and tryed again wigh sims and hey presto it worked????????
whats that all about?
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I must've missed out on that as they're showing as £249.99 now. Shame really as I'm thinking about moving from GG to Three.
Instead I've picked up one from the Orange ebay store (£169.99 with £20 credit included). Seems like unlock codes can be picked up cheaply enough too - here's hoping the Orange branding isn't overboard.
Biohead said:
I must've missed out on that as they're showing as £249.99 now. Shame really as I'm thinking about moving from GG to Three.
Instead I've picked up one from the Orange ebay store (£169.99 with £20 credit included). Seems like unlock codes can be picked up cheaply enough too - here's hoping the Orange branding isn't overboard.
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Hi, I had to do the same, because my UK contact was late by one day (she could go for the phone on 1st Aug 2013, offer ended at 31st July...), so I've ordered from Play.com with free Pillips BT speaker (http://www.play.com/stores/ChitterChatter/listing/828995144). +10Ł & Locked, but still satisfactory offer. When do you get yours? I've never thought of Orange branding... can it be disturbing?
And from where do you buy trustworthy unlock code? I'll need sth like that, too!
I bought mine from the "official" Orange UK eBay store - which is run by ChitterChatter, the same company in your play.com link. I'm hoping it gets delivered at some point this week.
There's quite a few sellers advertising an XT890 unlock on ebay for less than £10, so it seems pretty straight forward to get the handset unlocked.
Looking into people who bought the RAZR i last time Orange sold them for this price, the handsets themselves don't have any Orange branding. Usually, Orange really go over the top with their branding so it's nice to know these won't have that problem.
Three raised there price to £249.99 a day after I bought mine for £149.99 :') guess I was lucku
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And from where do you buy trustworthy unlock code? I'll need sth like that, too!
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Just received my code from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160993247848?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It took about 18 hours to receive and it worked first time
Thanks to posters on HDUK and MoDaCo
This may be only for UK owners but at w w w motorola.kondor.co.uk you can enter your IMEI and receive a free Shell, colour options available too. Servers are not up yet so tomorrow or Monday it should be good to go.
This will mean ive gotten 3 free cases in total
What do you mean 3? I know only of 2:
1) The one that came with the tesco version (i suppose you have that one)
2) This one
Could you tell me what is the third?
I got a free white cover from phones4u when buying mine, be nuce to get free shell as been in 2 minds on whether to get one - what's the catch other than giving out imei?
Edit: lpoks like just for new purchases :
Purchased between 24/12/13 and 26/02/14
Will give it go anyway!
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got mine on the 5th December , maybe it's worth asking tesco if they'll honor it....
I never got one from tesco
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Sorry should have mentioned i meant the black one too, i got a free pink case in the box and now this one too, the phone is my girfriends so shes over the moon, even though she might not use it much as she has the official flip case now, but you know girls they like to mix and match
projectgtr said:
Thanks to posters on HDUK and MoDaCo
This may be only for UK owners but at Link Removed you can enter your IMEI and receive a free Shell, colour options available too. Servers are not up yet so tomorrow or Monday it should be good to go.
This will mean ive gotten 3 free cases in total
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I don't you should give them your IMEI... Unless kondor is a reputable site. It smells like a scam to me though.
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Cooptx said:
I don't you should give them your IMEI... Unless kondor is a reputable site. It smells like a scam to me though.
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the same link ifs on the 02 website
Is this live yet?
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the same link ifs on the 02 website
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Keep getting code you entered cannot be found after entering IMEI - will they have a list of which IMEI were sold when? Also mine is unlocked.
I'm getting IMEI not recognised too.
I bought mine locked to o2 cheaply off ebay, then unlocked it, my imei worked so maybe it's for o2 customers?
Went back on and entered my imei for a second time after placing an order and it doesn't stop me from ordering again which is a bit weird?
I have a Tesco UK Moto G, and i get code not found
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I have a Tesco UK Moto G, and i get code not found
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Over at HotUKdeals someone said they got an email from Kondor saying there's a delay in getting the IMEI's onto their server so try again Monday and it should work.
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Over at HotUKdeals someone said they got an email from Kondor saying there's a delay in getting the IMEI's onto their server so try again Monday and it should work.
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Ok, thanks for sharing this info :good:
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I'm getting IMEI not recognised too.
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Same story for me, could this be a scam? Like they're fishing our IMEI numbers?
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Same story for me, could this be a scam? Like they're fishing our IMEI numbers?
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I don't think so, it's on the o2 website and my imei was accepted, haven't got a an order confirmation e-mail though
so, just is working in UK? not in usa, mexico etc? thanks!
Seriously guys, dont be putting your imei on any webbsite. Do you really need telling this.
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Seriously guys, dont be putting your imei on any webbsite. Do you really need telling this.
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A website provided by one of the biggest Mobile providers in the uk??And one mentions on Motorolas own twitter? You really think thats a scam?
alonsoch said:
so, just is working in UK? not in usa, mexico etc? thanks!
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Yes it looks like it is only for UK...
5. Delivery
Here at Motorola Bundles we offer FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Delivery must be to the address at which your payment card is registered, which must be in the United Kingdom (this excludes the Channel Islands ). Please make sure you keep the receipt enclosed with your goods.
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SOURCE:
http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/terms/
Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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xchasa said:
Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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Picked mine up this morning. There's pretty limited stock available though. Had to try 3 stores.
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Picked mine up this morning. There's pretty limited stock available though. Had to try 3 stores.
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Hey, I was just wondering if the outright version of Z2 from Optus is sim unlocked & bootloader unlockable?
Not sure honestly, I doubt it would be sim unlocked. I'm sure you can unlock the bootloader, but I haven't tried
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Not sure honestly, I doubt it would be sim unlocked. I'm sure you can unlock the bootloader, but I haven't tried
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Could you maybe please check the bootloader status to see whether it can be unlocked?
you can check it by opening the dialer and typing *#*#7378423#*#* the go into service info> configuration> and look at where it says "bootloader unlocked allowed:" whether it says yes or no. Sorry if I'm asking too much, I'm just trying to decide whether I should buy it from Optus or not.
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Could you maybe please check the bootloader status to see whether it can be unlocked?
you can check it by opening the dialer and typing *#*#7378423#*#* the go into service info> configuration> and look at where it says "bootloader unlocked allowed:" whether it says yes or no. Sorry if I'm asking too much, I'm just trying to decide whether I should buy it from Optus or not.
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Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
And i think i read right that it's not sim locked
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Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
And i think i read right that it's not sim locked
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Thank you so much for your help
xchasa said:
Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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Did you get the Adidas shoe promotion they are offering online worth $190. Just curious if its exclusive to online vs going into a store?
Ps Cant wait to get mine delivered tomorrow lol
Haven't decided to buy just yet mate. Holding out to see the user reviews a bit more.
Let us know what you think when you get it too.
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I live in South America, but I have a friend that is studying in USA who can bring the phone in March. I'd like to pay the full amount of the phone and have it UNBRANDED (I just can't stand the logos) both in boot-up, and physically.
How does one go about doing this? If you buy the phone form AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile for the full prize are they unlocked or do you have to put in a request? I have no idea how it works. Which version should I get? I checked best buy and they only sell carrier-tied for $300+400 I want to pay the full $800 or whatever they cost.
Thanks.
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I live in South America, but I have a friend that is studying in USA who can bring the phone in March. I'd like to pay the full amount of the phone and have it UNBRANDED (I just can't stand the logos) both in boot-up, and physically.
How does one go about doing this? If you buy the phone form AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile for the full prize are they unlocked or do you have to put in a request? I have no idea how it works. Which version should I get? I checked best buy and they only sell carrier-tied for $300+400 I want to pay the full $800 or whatever they cost.
Thanks.
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They all will have carrier apps and some form of branding, and they all will be locked(Except Verizon). You should be able to purchase any of them outright. The unlock policies varies by carrier. Also I believe only AT&T and Verizon request locked and encrypted bootloaders.
https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com
Just preordered from this site in UK, free case and wirelss speaker. Great deal!
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https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com
Just preordered from this site in UK, free case and wirelss speaker. Great deal!
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I don't have anyone living in UK that can bring it to me. Besides, UK will have Exynos which means no ROM development from what I read.
So, clearly, no way to get an unbranded one right now, but will I be able to get one in the future like from Amazon? One that has the snapdragon and is unbranded? Thanks.
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I don't have anyone living in UK that can bring it to me. Besides, UK will have Exynos which means no ROM development from what I read.
So, clearly, no way to get an unbranded one right now, but will I be able to get one in the future like from Amazon? One that has the snapdragon and is unbranded? Thanks.
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Yes, give it some time & they will pop up on eBay and Amazon.
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I don't have anyone living in UK that can bring it to me. Besides, UK will have Exynos which means no ROM development from what I read.
So, clearly, no way to get an unbranded one right now, but will I be able to get one in the future like from Amazon? One that has the snapdragon and is unbranded? Thanks.
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I live in the US and they do international shipping
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I live in the US and they do international shipping
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Oh nice info, but is snapdragon 820 available? I read for ROM development compatibility one must get the snapdragon.
schn1tt3r said:
I live in South America, but I have a friend that is studying in USA who can bring the phone in March. I'd like to pay the full amount of the phone and have it UNBRANDED (I just can't stand the logos) both in boot-up, and physically.
How does one go about doing this? If you buy the phone form AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile for the full prize are they unlocked or do you have to put in a request? I have no idea how it works. Which version should I get? I checked best buy and they only sell carrier-tied for $300+400 I want to pay the full $800 or whatever they cost.
Thanks.
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Direct from Samsung?
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Direct from Samsung?
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I can't. If you go to shop Samsung they redirect you to carriers and best buy... I even emailed Samsung and no reply
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I can't. If you go to shop Samsung they redirect you to carriers and best buy... I even emailed Samsung and no reply
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OH, sorry I didn't know that. You can buy direct from them on their UK site.
I contacted them and they asked me to wait until the release date, I live in DR and I'm in the same situation. I already contacted a couple of local sellers that are doing pre orders and will deliver on the 15th. Look around your local market, it will be a bit expensive but if you really want it is an option.
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https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com
Just preordered from this site in UK, free case and wirelss speaker. Great deal!
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Did you get charged yet? does it ship until the actual release date?
They already charged my card, ship date is still showing 3/11 on their website
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They already charged my card, ship date is still showing 3/11 on their website
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Thanks, if you do happen to get earlier send some pics and small review if you can please.
All new s7 models are region locked so a europe version wont work with a usa sim , the lock is a temporary lock that switches off after 5 minutes with a phone call with the correct sim , carrier models lock to the first sim card you insert and do not unlock , which is why its always better to buy phones in independant shops , apart from no locks its also carrier bloat free
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peekie said:
All new s7 models are region locked so a europe version wont work with a usa sim , the lock is a temporary lock that switches off after 5 minutes with a phone call with the correct sim , carrier models lock to the first sim card you insert and do not unlock , which is why its always better to buy phones in independant shops , apart from no locks its also carrier bloat free
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Clove UK and Unlocked Mobile are claiming all they need to do is exactly that, insert a European SIM card then make a 5 minute call and it should be ready to use in the US.
This one looks promissing - http://www.ebay.com/itm/191814209192
I contacted UnlockedMobiles and they said the region SIM lock might apply to Europe carrier variants but not to the Global/International variant.
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I contacted UnlockedMobiles and they said the region SIM lock might apply to Europe carrier variants but not to the Global/International variant.
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Great news. I bought couple unlocked s6 edge + and note 5 from overseas before and none of them are region locked. Hopefully itll be the same for S7 edge
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gclancer said:
Great news. I bought couple unlocked s6 edge + and note 5 from overseas before and none of them are region locked. Hopefully itll be the same for S7 edge
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Yeah, no reason it shouldn't I just been a Nexus user for a while that I haven't had a Samsung till S1 so I was just trying to make sure I wasn't going to end up with a locked phone.
I have a t-mobile s8 ordered from Samsung.com. Using unlock river to unlock. Paid 75 dollars, waiting for them to send instructions for unlocking. What about all of you?
GCbard said:
I have a t-mobile s8 ordered from Samsung.com. Using unlock river to unlock. Paid 75 dollars, waiting for them to send instructions for unlocking. What about all of you?
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well I paid 25 on unlockitnow.com because I have a sprint one. Told me about 3 to 7 days delivery!!!
Did you do financing or pay full retail price? On the off chance that you paid for the phone in full, it should already be unlocked. I also bought my t-mobile variant S8 directly through samsung.com and they shipped me a G950U (which I'm pretty sure is an unlocked version).
garion521 said:
Did you do financing or pay full retail price? On the off chance that you paid for the phone in full, it should already be unlocked. I also bought my t-mobile variant S8 directly through samsung.com and they shipped me a G950U (which I'm pretty sure is an unlocked version).
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Sorry but we all got G950U variant in the USA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/s8-model-g950u-t3592461
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garion521 said:
Did you do financing or pay full retail price? On the off chance that you paid for the phone in full, it should already be unlocked. I also bought my t-mobile variant S8 directly through samsung.com and they shipped me a G950U (which I'm pretty sure is an unlocked version).
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Mine is locked
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Sorry but we all got G950U variant in the USA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/s8-model-g950u-t3592461
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Oh ok, just skimmed that whole thread. Thanks for the link!
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Oh ok, just skimmed that whole thread. Thanks for the link!
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I had hoped it was unlocked just as you did but i read that thread today and was disappointed and happy at the same time. I think it will make for faster updates and easier root across the board hopefully.
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I tried a reputable unlock service on ebay 2 days ago, came back today that the Samsung database does not yet have my IMEI listed to retrieve an unlock code. Is this common with new devices?
Anyone paid with Samsung Finance? Might want to look online at samsung.com under carrier activation. They are charging us $100 if you dont activate a T-Mobile or Sprint phone within 30 days of shipping.
maxgibson said:
just unlocked my s8 at&t using official samsung sim unlocking service which was recommended by my friends cousin. price was a bit high, 26$, but phone was unlocked successfully. switched to t-mobile with no issues
http://www.samsungsimunlock.com/samsung-model-unlock-code/samsung-galaxy-s8.htm
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Did you try the free unlock first?
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
maxgibson said:
just unlocked my s8 at&t using official samsung sim unlocking service which was recommended by my friends cousin. price was a bit high, 26$, but phone was unlocked successfully. switched to t-mobile with no issues
http://www.samsungsimunlock.com/samsung-model-unlock-code/samsung-galaxy-s8.htm
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Tried this no chance with sprints S8
maxgibson said:
just unlocked my s8 at&t using official samsung sim unlocking service which was recommended by my friends cousin. price was a bit high, 26$, but phone was unlocked successfully. switched to t-mobile with no issues
http://www.samsungsimunlock.com/samsung-model-unlock-code/samsung-galaxy-s8.htm
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How long was the wait on the code?
GCbard said:
I have a t-mobile s8 ordered from Samsung.com. Using unlock river to unlock. Paid 75 dollars, waiting for them to send instructions for unlocking. What about all of you?
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If you bought the phone and paid in full you could of unlocked the phone thru the T-Mobile unlock app like I did for free.
Usually there is a 40 day waiting period for the app to work, but if you call T-Mobile tech support they can have it unlocked in minutes of the request. I told them I travel often to Europe and needed it unlocked right away.
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jason1332 said:
How long was the wait on the code?
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GCbard said:
I have a t-mobile s8 ordered from Samsung.com. Using unlock river to unlock. Paid 75 dollars, waiting for them to send instructions for unlocking. What about all of you?
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What's unlock river? How long it take for your code?
xavier2k3 said:
What's unlock river? How long it take for your code?
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They have me a refund. They could not unlock it
grneyez said:
If you bought the phone and paid in full you could of unlocked the phone thru the T-Mobile unlock app like I did for free.
Usually there is a 40 day waiting period for the app to work, but if you call T-Mobile tech support they can have it unlocked in minutes of the request. I told them I travel often to Europe and needed it unlocked right away.
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They have not granted that yet
GCbard said:
They have me a refund. They could not unlock it
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I'll you know how I get on with the Samsungsimunlock website. Apparently my order is on the 56% progress right now and processing correctly and they expect to get a code from server in next 12 hours. At least one Other member on here has successful received an unlock code.
GCbard said:
They have not granted that yet
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Of course they have, that's how I unlocked mine. Try talking to tech support, not customer service.
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Please do not spend time and money on Samsungsimunlock, their response time for the S8 is brutal and the code does not work. They use a 3rd party app that does nothing but displays "your device has been permanently unlocked". Move on and try something else as you will get the same emails other members and myself have gotten if your code does not work.
I am on Wind/Freedom mobile in Canada by the way.
garion521 said:
Did you do financing or pay full retail price? On the off chance that you paid for the phone in full, it should already be unlocked. I also bought my t-mobile variant S8 directly through samsung.com and they shipped me a G950U (which I'm pretty sure is an unlocked version).
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Samsung doesn't offer an unlocked version yet that I'm aware of, the phone lockes to the first carrier SIM inserted, that's what I've heard