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Nexus 6P Unlocked can be used on all carriers. Will there be a Galaxy S7 Unlocked which follows? I will be sold if so...
You cant just buy a phone from a carrier and expect to flash an unlocked ROM on it. Partitions are different most of the time, etc...
My main concern is the speed of which updates are released. A carrier phone can take months longer than an unlocked phone. Yeah you can download custom ROMs here on XDA, but it's not the same and could have issues due to carrier kernel not being released.
Definitely a make or break deal for me at this point...
I really wished there was, but so far all of the carrier models have different bands, and I haven't heard of a US unlocked model that works for all of them.
I can't decide if it is worth the fight, or if I should just fall in line, and buy at&t's Fort Knox Edition.
They're a little more pricy (read +$200/300), but you can pre-order unlocked Qualcomm variants on eBay.
It's a hell of a markup, but if you're already paying $800 for a phone you're gonna use for the next couple years, may as well get one that's unlocked and will do what you want i.e. run AOSP, no?
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They're a little more pricy (read +$200/300), but you can pre-order unlocked Qualcomm variants on eBay.
It's a hell of a markup, but if you're already paying $800 for a phone you're gonna use for the next couple years, may as well get one that's unlocked and will do what you want i.e. run AOSP, no?
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I'm sorry, but there's no reason anyone should be paying more than $800 for an S7 Edge, even if it's unlocked.
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I'm sorry, but there's no reason anyone should be paying more than $800 for an S7 Edge, even if it's unlocked.
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Agreed, S7 Edge should be about $800 unlocked tops. Unfortunately there won't be unlocked phones until the actual release.
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I'm sorry, but there's no reason anyone should be paying more than $800 for an S7 Edge, even if it's unlocked.
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Different folks different strokes.
I paid $816 for mine. Still cheaper than signing contracts when said and done.
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Tidbits said:
Different folks different strokes.
I paid $816 for mine. Still cheaper than signing contracts when said and done.
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I meant before taxes
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What was the time between the Samsung s6 edge pre-order and when the unlocked international versions came out? Because my UK s6 edge is soooooooo much better than the AT&T US version I originally bought and returned. I definitely want to just skip to the UK unlocked version this time around... but, of course, I don't want to wait a long time.
I'm assuming the s7 rollout will be similar, so that will let us know when the unlocked Samsung s7 edges can be expected. (I was an iPhone person until recently, so I don't know my Samsung history).
Thanks in advance for any info.
(For anyone wondering, not only was there that US AT&T bloatware nonsense -- but they actually removed cool things Samsung had added and removed deals and freeware Samsung had added to the phone. Just crazy. Things would be mentioned in the manual and not be on the phone anywhere. And then of course the bad updates as well.)
im the guy waiting for S7edge with S820 and choosing Snapdragon is of course to get update faster and support by the custom rom community than Exynos version.
As one of a guy responded in Reddit chat is to start ordering UNLOCKED SIM Samsung S7 from ebay would be the easiest and fastest option... I am ouside of US and really don't want to wait indefinitely their not-sure-release-date Carrier Unlocked version. Below is the one that I am watching closely. As it said Pre-order, I am a bit afraid of the RISK of ordering a phone that cost >1000$ without seeing actual unlocked & S820 phone as they mention.
[EDIT: can't put links due to lower posts count] googled this eBay item number:281944393668
tmobile unlock or wait?
I'm in the same boat here, although my situation is a little unique. I'm on Tmobile right now but I'm going to move to Thailand this summer, so the phone needs to be unlocked. According to tmobile they'll unlock the phone after i'ts been on the network for 40 days (I'm planning on buying it upfront). Should I go that route or just wait until the unlocked version shows up on amazon and just buy that?
Cheers
(Also, does anyone know how long it took for the unlocked s6 to show up on amazon?)
40 days of service active if you actually on postpaid. If it is prepaid it's $100 worth of payments.
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All the carriers get the unlock code from Samsung... if you contact Samsung, T-Mobile users might not need to wait the 40 days. I just preordered the T-Mobile S7 Edge, and I'm with AT&T.
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All the carriers get the unlock code from Samsung... if you contact Samsung, T-Mobile users might not need to wait the 40 days. I just preordered the T-Mobile S7 Edge, and I'm with AT&T.
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Did you have to get a mobile plan with them? They told me at the store that is the only way
T-Mobile no longer use codes. They use a unlock app. There is no way so far to input any codes to date on the devices that have it preinstalled.
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Hey how do Samsung's devices do on Verizon?. Will there be less development for devices from Verizon? Are they locked down a lot more and harder to root? It he a deal breaker for me. Anyone have any idea ?
Would a Verizon phone work well on tmobile?
Yes but the bootloader will be locked down.
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Well the Verizon will work well in most cases on T-Mobile however Verizon phones will always have a locked down bootloader. So if you buy it be prepared to potentially never unlock it for a very long time.
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Yes but the bootloader will be locked down.
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Well the Verizon will work well in most cases on T-Mobile however Verizon phones will always have a locked down bootloader. So if you buy it be prepared to potentially never unlock it for a very long time.
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Thanks! So the best option would be Tmo?
If you want Wi-Fi calling , RCS, and VoLTE it's probably preferred. If you plan on rooting and custom Roms. Then T-Mobile is a good choice. T-Mobile for the past 4 years has always left it up to the manufacturer to either lock it or leave it. So far all but Sony have unlocked or unlockable bootloaders.
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SO i've had my S7 Edge for a week now and I'm starting to get the old ROM itch.
I actually quite like it stock, but a few little niggles make me really want to be able to run the debloater and whatnot, so the question is:
Does anyone know what the rollout plan or whatever is for Samsung Pay and/or Android Pay?
I'm in New Zealand, and would love to use Androi or Samsung pay with my phone - it just doesn't seem likely that it'll happen here anytime soon.
So if anyone know if we'll be getting it here soon, that would be really helpful!
Alternatively - is there any way to root my phone, but still be able to use Android or Samsung Pay if it does turn up here in future?
Lucky for because T-Mobile phones can't be rooted
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Also in NZ. I rooted because to be honest semble is good (have to use superkiwi app in xposed to bypass sembles root check) also if we're honest NZ wont get it here till the s8 lol plus worse comes to worse ill just sell this and buy another one if it releases before the s8. Be like $600nzd in a few months online. No biggy
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good point - might just go ahead and take the plunge then!
I haven't tried Semble yet - is it any good?
Says it works with paywave devices, so shoulkd work for pretty much any eftpos machines now, right? Seems pretty handy!
I havent had a machine not work with it yet. You need to get a simcard from your provider. 2degrees charges. Spark and vodafone are free. Also it only works with anz and asb i think
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Sorry bnz and asb
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Cool - thanks!
I'm with ASB so will give it a go
Pay don't work everywhere..lots of merchants in my area keep the swipe thing behind the counter...when I do use it...ya get cashier error where it seems not to work, but only cause dummy dose not press a button on her cash drawer
Hey guys I just got my G5 almost 2 months after release. I was one of the bashers at first wasn't impressed with the looks but I decided to give it a chance, looks isn't everything. Got the camera module, the spare battery. Trying to make the most out of my G5 experience. So far, gotta say it's actually better than I thought it would be.
What do you guys think of it? [emoji2]
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I really like my new G5 also. I got it on April 8, works great, I can't believe how fast and stable it is. I charge my phone once every 2 days usually - it took a week or two for the battery to get used to me but now it has settled down.
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I really like my new G5 also. I got it on April 8, works great, I can't believe how fast and stable it is. I charge my phone once every 2 days usually - it took a week or two for the battery to get used to me but now it has settled down.
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Whoa! Every 2 days. I've only had it a couple of days but so far I haven't gotten a full day of battery, hence the 2nd battery, but yeah it works well as far as software goes; I wish they had worked on the UI a bit more and that applying a theme actually applied to settings. I might be a bit biased though coming from an s7 edge. But it's a lot better than what I expected, that's for sure.
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So what's the status on rooting? Is it a no go for our variant?
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Whoa! Every 2 days. I've only had it a couple of days but so far I haven't gotten a full day of battery, hence the 2nd battery, but yeah it works well as far as software goes; I wish they had worked on the UI a bit more and that applying a theme actually applied to settings. I might be a bit biased though coming from an s7 edge. But it's a lot better than what I expected, that's for sure.
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Try going into dev options and enabling GPU rendering of 2d, and also possibly forcing GPU rendering of screen composite...
I have only 2d rendering turned on my H850 and I reg get 40hrs battery life with 6+ hrs sot with heavy use!
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Try going into dev options and enabling GPU rendering of 2d, and also possibly forcing GPU rendering of screen composite...
I have only 2d rendering turned on my H850 and I reg get 40hrs battery life with 6+ hrs sot with heavy use!
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Awesome. Thanks. Did not know that actually helped to reduce power consumption. Any drawbacks?
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Awesome. Thanks. Did not know that actually helped to reduce power consumption. Any drawbacks?
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I'm not entirely sure that it does, but it would make sense that it would as it takes the load off CPU and utilizes our energy efficient GPU... Also turn down animations to .5
No drawbacks that I've noticed and I've had it enabled for weeks now. No lags, no heat... Your home screen might redraw when u first enable, but that's it.
Like I said I'm not totally sure it helps power consumption, but hasn't seemed to affect it adversely in any apparent way
I really thought there would be more canadian users. I guess root is a no go?
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Hi, is H831 factory unlocked?
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Hi, is H831 factory unlocked?
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No, if you bought your lg g5 through a carrier, it is locked. Even with wind. As a wind customer, I was told I must wait 3 months (after purchase date) for wind to unlock -- and even then, it costs 30 dollars.
If you're here, on XDA, chances are you're better off unlocking yourself. I don't believe there is a method available as of now, but a method may soon be made available in the next year.
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I really thought there would be more canadian users. I guess root is a no go?
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Not in the least. Those watching the T-Mobile root thread will know that a root method was just released today, requiring the use of LG developer software and a .tot file. In addition, a fix is needed to prevent package verification. Although the process is lengthy, requiring fastboot, it's quite likely that we'll see root methods for other variants of the lg g5 come out in the coming months.
Yes, there are far fewer Canadian users than T-mobile users, but with time, we should expect to see root on the h831 Canadian variant.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm just surprised that there hasn't been a Canadian thread created previously.
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Root shouldn't be hard, if we follow the same process as the H830. Get a TOT and repack it right. But, easier said than done.
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No, if you bought your lg g5 through a carrier, it is locked. Even with wind. As a wind customer, I was told I must wait 3 months (after purchase date) for wind to unlock -- and even then, it costs 30 dollars.
If you're here, on XDA, chances are you're better off unlocking yourself. I don't believe there is a method available as of now, but a method may soon be made available in the next year.
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Not in the least. Those watching the T-Mobile root thread will know that a root method was just released today, requiring the use of LG developer software and a .tot file. In addition, a fix is needed to prevent package verification. Although the process is lengthy, requiring fastboot, it's quite likely that we'll see root methods for other variants of the lg g5 come out in the coming months.
Yes, there are far fewer Canadian users than T-mobile users, but with time, we should expect to see root on the h831 Canadian variant.
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Here's hoping. I have (so have most of us) seen this urgency and with real jealousy, watching the poor ugly stepsister (or brother) get ignored: the Canadian versions frequently are low on the priority list. We all should calm down a bit - it will come in time - it sometimes takes 6 months to a year for the bootloader unlock to come about. Those of us who have played the waiting game before have been eventually rewarded. I always have the utmost respect for the devs who come through for us - so lets give them some space and time to work their magic in peace.
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I got mine - security patched for May, now sporting version 10D.
Can someone post the LG G5 Canadian variant model number / code name.
I am asking this because my friend wants to root his LG G5 that he just picked up. I realize from the posts here there is no root method for it.
and as for waiting, yes the Canadian variants generally take a bit to get going.
Appreciate it
unibombz said:
Can someone post the LG G5 Canadian variant model number / code name.
I am asking this because my friend wants to root his LG G5 that he just picked up. I realize from the posts here there is no root method for it.
and as for waiting, yes the Canadian variants generally take a bit to get going.
Appreciate it
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I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book
Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm just surprised that there hasn't been a Canadian thread created previously.
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Because we're ashamed to admit we paid about twice as much for our LG G5 compared to our neighbours - oops neighbors
I've posted a couple generic threads on accessories, etc. Upgraded 5 family phones to the LG G5, working well so far. Have to admin my past Samsung Note series phones did seem to perform better under direct sun. But at least I don't have to worry about burn ins with the G5. Had burn in issues, although minor, with a couple Samsung phones.
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I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book
Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.
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Because we're ashamed to admit we paid about twice as much for our LG G5 compared to our neighbours - oops neighbors
I've posted a couple generic threads on accessories, etc. Upgraded 5 family phones to the LG G5, working well so far. Have to admin my past Samsung Note series phones did seem to perform better under direct sun. But at least I don't have to worry about burn ins with the G5. Had burn in issues, although minor, with a couple Samsung phones.
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I've had every single Amoled samsung flagship and never had a burn in. That is what I consider a non issue. Unless you keep your phone for 5 years. I do appreciate the nice whites and we'll balanced color reproduction of the G5 though I miss the deep black of Amoled.
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Anyone able to confirm that VoLTE works on the Rogers network? I have a Fido phone with Rogers firmware on the Rogers network but VoLTE doesn't work. Just want to confirm that it's just me before calling it in.
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Anyone able to confirm that VoLTE works on the Rogers network? I have a Fido phone with Rogers firmware on the Rogers network but VoLTE doesn't work. Just want to confirm that it's just me before calling it in.
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I am sure to read somewhere volte is only with my5 or something.
As you know. Might not. Fido is rogers.
Volte only works with rogers sim.
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I am sure to read somewhere volte is only with my5 or something.
As you know. Might not. Fido is rogers.
Volte only works with rogers sim.
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I have a Rogers SIM. VoLTE works just fine on my S7 edge. Just doesn't work on my G5. I just need someone with Rogers to confirm that VoLTE works for him/her that's all. [emoji2]
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I believe LG-H831 is the variant model number for all Canadian Retail / Provider LG G5 phones. All Canadian LG G5's included all the friends modules, extra battery kit, earbuds, 128TB SDXXX Card, an iPad, and a Surface Book
Kidding, can't help notice how awesome US promotions are due to healthy competition, compared to what's offered in Canada. Most Canadian providers offered the Cam Plus friend module with the LG G5 for the first month or until supplies lasted.
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OK, thanks. So as it stands right now for the H831 -- there is no ROOT / Recovery and ROMs available for it yet. As it is a new device and things take time to dev. Hate to say I am so use to Samsung, so I have never worked on a LG too get root and recovery. I am not in too much rush for a ROM, but root is key. Thanks for the info, keep me posted. I will keep my eyes on this thread
I just got an email from ATT saying my phone would no longer charge after 1/5/2017
Any way to stop this?
I am wanting to hold onto it till the Note 8 comes outy.
I don't want an S7, never did
I would take it if they stuck to ONE of the original plans which was a loner of an S7 till the new Note comes out.
I lost $$ on the sale of a Pefect N5 and feel they are screwing me by forcing an S7 on me and turning my Note 7 off.
Check out www.note7alliance.com. We've got tutorials to help block any OTA updates pushed from your carrier
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What will you do when the carriers starts banning the phones imei number?
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I will hotspot off an old device. They aren't getting my phone back
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MizSxxyBych said:
Check out www.note7alliance.com. We've got tutorials to help block any OTA updates pushed from your carrier
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Has anyone found a reliable sim unlock service for Freedom Mobile in Canada?
I have already tried 3 companies and all of them told me that they can not find my S8 sim unlock code from Freedom.
What is so special about Freedom's S8 phones?
The CRTC changed the rules for locked phones in Canada. In December of this year all carriers have to sell unlocked phone and unlock any that people already have. I'm going to wait so I can get it unlocked for free.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-tele...n_endtolockedcellphonesandunlockingfees.html.
This is nice.
I will try to wait but there is a small chance that I might need my phone unlocked before Dec.
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The CRTC changed the rules for locked phones in Canada. In December of this year all carriers have to sell unlocked phone and unlock any that people already have. I'm going to wait so I can get it unlocked for free.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-tele...n_endtolockedcellphonesandunlockingfees.html.
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