Please excuse my ignorance, I am very much looking forward to purchasing a Samsung Galaxy S 4G on AT&T.
I currently have a Nexus One and love all the features (tethering and wifi hotspot), now I found out that if I want to keep my features. I will have to buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S 4G just like my Nexus One.
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Can I buy the AT&T locked and someone enable the above features and get around AT&T charging me and arm and leg?
thanks
gamerscircle said:
Please excuse my ignorance, I am very much looking forward to purchasing a Samsung Galaxy S 4G on AT&T.
I currently have a Nexus One and love all the features (tethering and wifi hotspot), now I found out that if I want to keep my features. I will have to buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S 4G just like my Nexus One.
<here is where I get all newbie>
Can I buy the AT&T locked and someone enable the above features and get around AT&T charging me and arm and leg?
thanks
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Uh your in the wrong section for a Galaxy S 4G, it's a t-mobile phone lol.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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anyone can help me? im from Philippines..
but now im here in Dubai... i want to buy samsung galaxy s2 AT&T..
i just want to know if galaxy s2 AT&T is Applicable to use in the philippines?
i want also the samsung galaxy s2 but i dont want the 3 buttons above..
i want the s2 AT&T because of the 4 buttons above, and the size is 4.3
anyone can help in if AT&T variant?
Both the international and AT&T/US versions have the same screen size. As far as using the AT&T version overseas, you would need to find one that is unlocked I believe.
jermneedscoffee said:
Both the international and AT&T/US versions have the same screen size. As far as using the AT&T version overseas, you would need to find one that is unlocked I believe.
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I WILL GONNA buy the samsung galaxy s2 AT&T...
maybe tomorrow here in dubai.. what do you mean locked?
like sim lock? and im not sure if galaxy s2 AT&T is available here
in dubai...i will find it tomorrow... if not... i have no choice... samsung galaxy s2 international.
If you want the AT&T variant, you're going to have to buy one on eBay or somehow get AT&T to ship it to you. You're not going to find it in Dubai.
So I'm looking to switch to the t-mobile 30$ monthly 4g and have been looking at a phone. Theres a pretty big price difference between the s2 and s3 and I'm not sure its really warranted after you factor in that ICS is available via roms for the s2.
I guess my questions are- is the screen on the s2 really going to be that much better with its plus display? I know the t-mobile s2 is a more or less suped up version of the normal s2. Also, will the camera be identical to the s3 since from what I understand the only difference was the software? What downsides am I really looking at in the end choosing the cheaper and older phone?
thanks in advance for any insights!
justinope said:
So I'm looking to switch to the t-mobile 30$ monthly 4g and have been looking at a phone. Theres a pretty big price difference between the s2 and s3 and I'm not sure its really warranted after you factor in that ICS is available via roms for the s2.
I guess my questions are- is the screen on the s2 really going to be that much better with its plus display? I know the t-mobile s2 is a more or less suped up version of the normal s2. Also, will the camera be identical to the s3 since from what I understand the only difference was the software? What downsides am I really looking at in the end choosing the cheaper and older phone?
thanks in advance for any insights!
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I'm guessing you're asking about the T-Mobile USA versions of the S2 and S3?
This isn't the forum for the T-Mobile USA version of the S2, that is in a different forum instead.
Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 for Tmobile. It's practically brand new at about 2months old. I like it a lot but I kind of want to try the Note. I want the Note 2 but it's too expensive and not that much different than the Note 1 so I figure that it's a good way to capitalize on it by getting the cheaper note 1.
Most of the used Galaxy Notes I see on craigslist are ATT version, Tmobile is rare. If I buy a i717 version, is it worth the trouble? I like the bigger screen of the note versus the S3. I'm not sure if it's going to be a big downgrade though. Does the note 1 have jelly bean support now? How is the battery life compared to the s3? S3 drains fast and needs to charge in the middle of the day if I use navigation. Otherwise nightly.
I'm not sure if by using Tmobile I can get 4g on all the ROMs or if I will be limited to just a few here and there. Would i be better off getting a Tmobile note 1 or just keeping my S3?
kettlecorn said:
Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 for Tmobile. It's practically brand new at about 2months old. I like it a lot but I kind of want to try the Note. I want the Note 2 but it's too expensive and not that much different than the Note 1 so I figure that it's a good way to capitalize on it by getting the cheaper note 1.
Most of the used Galaxy Notes I see on craigslist are ATT version, Tmobile is rare. If I buy a i717 version, is it worth the trouble? I like the bigger screen of the note versus the S3. I'm not sure if it's going to be a big downgrade though. Does the note 1 have jelly bean support now? How is the battery life compared to the s3? S3 drains fast and needs to charge in the middle of the day if I use navigation. Otherwise nightly.
I'm not sure if by using Tmobile I can get 4g on all the ROMs or if I will be limited to just a few here and there. Would i be better off getting a Tmobile note 1 or just keeping my S3?
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I would recommend getting the T-Mobile version if you are on their network. I have a i717 and was using it with T-Mobile, but it was hit or miss. Sometimes I'd get pretty good 4g other times edge. Now I'm on straight talk (att sim) until the mvno's get LTE.
I use my At&t branded on T-Mobile and have no issues at all. Just make sure its unlocked.
Personally I have not noticed any network issues.
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Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 for Tmobile. It's practically brand new at about 2months old. I like it a lot but I kind of want to try the Note. I want the Note 2 but it's too expensive and not that much different than the Note 1 so I figure that it's a good way to capitalize on it by getting the cheaper note 1.
Most of the used Galaxy Notes I see on craigslist are ATT version, Tmobile is rare. If I buy a i717 version, is it worth the trouble? I like the bigger screen of the note versus the S3. I'm not sure if it's going to be a big downgrade though. Does the note 1 have jelly bean support now? How is the battery life compared to the s3? S3 drains fast and needs to charge in the middle of the day if I use navigation. Otherwise nightly.
I'm not sure if by using Tmobile I can get 4g on all the ROMs or if I will be limited to just a few here and there. Would i be better off getting a Tmobile note 1 or just keeping my S3?
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I use my i717 on tmobile and I get 4g all day. Whether flashing a modem or not. Make sure your in a refarm area as well. Also we can cross flash so you can flash a tmobile note rom on your device and get usual tmobile speeds you would get if you purchased a tmobile note.
I think the Note has its advantages over the s3. I like the screen size and the spen. The note dwarfs any phone not in its class.
We have jellybean as well.
It's user preference.
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Thank you so I just bought an I717 today. I would like jelly bean (preferably Note II rom) but not sure if its buggy or not developed at this point.
It came rooted and with a weird ugly rom, Im not sure what it is. He said he used it with tmobile but i dont know what modem he used.
I read that the Blaze modem is the best but is it only for ICS?
I'm confused. If the phone itself is unlocked, I.E. calling att to unlock it or buying an unlock service on ebay then do I need to mess with the modems? My area has tmobile refarm.
Or if I cant get it unlocked "factory", then is that when I flash the modem?
Which roms are we limited to if were using tmobile or am I free to use any rom once it's been unlocked?
EDIT: I went on the tmobile forum and if Im not mistaken, I flash a rom, then flash a tmobile modem, and even if its a modem for ICS it should work for jelly bean?
I got this phone for my mom as an "upgrade" from the samsung s3 because to her shejust wants a big screen. I want it to be as similar as possible to the s3's OS and right now she has jellybean with touchwiz.
Are there are jelly bean touchwiz roms or a note 2/galaxy s3 port?
I am planning on getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 soon but I am going to buy it unlocked. Is it possible to root an unlocked phone. I have not seen any guides on Youtube or online yet that show guides on rooting a certain unlocked phone. I want to root it as soon as it is possible to root it safely. I am going to buy it unlocked but I am not going to get a plan from T-Mobile from it until January. My main question is: Is it possible to root a smartphone that does not have a sim card in it and is bought unlocked and if there is what guide do I use(like do I use the guide for how to root the galaxy note 3 tmobile edition or att edition or verizon edition.) Can someone please answer by September 4th.
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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gc84245 said:
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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But which method do I use. There are different versions of rooting a device such as rooting it if you have verizon or rooting it if you have t-mobile or something. Which method do i use?
maxell505 said:
But which method do I use. There are different versions of rooting a device such as rooting it if you have verizon or rooting it if you have t-mobile or something. Which method do i use?
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rooting has nothing to do on your Phone Network settings. it depends on your mobile model on how you root it and not by your network carrier.
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rooting has nothing to do on your Phone Network settings. it depends on your mobile model on how you root it and not by your network carrier.
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If it is like that then why do they have a specific video for how to root a Verizon Galaxy S4 or a specific video on how to root the AT&T Galaxy S4. So let's say I get a Galaxy S4. I just have to look at a video that shows me how to root my specific model like the Galaxy S4 I9500?
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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Kadu_tbj said:
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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But which video do I follow. Do I follow the video that shows how to root the Verizon way or the AT&T way or the T-Mobile way or etc?
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But which video do I follow. Do I follow the video that shows how to root the Verizon way or the AT&T way or the T-Mobile way or etc?
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The video you would follow is the one for the international unlocked version. For example to root the unlocked international Galaxy S4 I would go to the Galaxy S4 I9500 section on XDA and then look for a root guide or if your looking for a video guide on site such as YouTube I would search on YouTube "root Galaxy S4 I9500" and follow the root procedure for the Galaxy S4 I9500 device model. So when you get the unlocked international version of the Galaxy Note 3 you see what model number is has and would Google or search on YouTube something similar to "root Galaxy Note 3 international" or "root Galaxy S3 (insert international unlocked edition model number here. The international edition is the standard globally carrier unlocked edition that can be used with any carrier's SIM's that support the phones radio basebands. If you still have any questions let me know and I can try and clear them up for you.
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The video you would follow is the one for the international unlocked version. For example to root the unlocked international Galaxy S4 I would go to the Galaxy S4 I9500 section on XDA and then look for a root guide or if your looking for a video guide on site such as YouTube I would search on YouTube "root Galaxy S4 I9500" and follow the root procedure for the Galaxy S4 I9500 device model. So when you get the unlocked international version of the Galaxy Note 3 you see what model number is has and would Google or search on YouTube something similar to "root Galaxy Note 3 international" or "root Galaxy S3 (insert international unlocked edition model number here. The international edition is the standard globally carrier unlocked edition that can be used with any carrier's SIM's that support the phones radio basebands. If you still have any questions let me know and I can try and clear them up for you.
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thank you that provided a good explanation. So if I buy the Galaxy Note 3 unlocked straight from Samsung I am actually getting the unlocked International version? But if I get the international version, i won't have 4G LTE. I live in the USA btw.
maxell505 said:
thank you that provided a good explanation. So if I buy the Galaxy Note 3 unlocked straight from Samsung I am actually getting the unlocked International version? But if I get the international version, i won't have 4G LTE. I live in the USA btw.
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That is correct if you buy it straight form Samsung your buying an unlocked International version. As far as 4G LTE compatibility, Samsung is likely going to release an international unlocked model that is compatible with United Sates LTE bands on most carriers. The new trend for devices is to have global LTE capability that is compatible with LTE networks in both the U.S.A, Europe, and other places across the globe.
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That is correct if you buy it straight form Samsung your buying an unlocked International version. As far as 4G LTE compatibility, Samsung is likely going to release an international unlocked model that is compatible with United Sates LTE bands on most carriers. The new trend for devices is to have global LTE capability that is compatible with LTE networks in both the U.S.A, Europe, and other places across the globe.
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oh ok thank you. Do you know how much the Galaxy Note 2 was unlocked when it was released last year. This would give me an estimate on how much the Galaxy Note 3 would be. I am either looking to buy the Galaxy Note 3, HTC One MAX, or the Oppo Find 7. If you do know can you please tell me the price of the Galaxy Note 2 when it was released last year unlocked.
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oh ok thank you. Do you know how much the Galaxy Note 2 was unlocked when it was released last year. This would give me an estimate on how much the Galaxy Note 3 would be. I am either looking to buy the Galaxy Note 3, HTC One MAX, or the Oppo Find 7. If you do know can you please tell me the price of the Galaxy Note 2 when it was released last year unlocked.
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The Galaxy Note 2 was approximately $750 when it was released last year for the unlocked international version. I would expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be about the same price when it's released.
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The Galaxy Note 2 was approximately $750 when it was released last year for the unlocked international version. I would expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be about the same price when it's released.
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Ok thank you. What do you think about the HTC One MAX considering the price of the HTC One when it was released.. I am sorry to ask you so many irrelevant questions. I am just looking very forward to buying one of these phones so I would like to know a lot about them. Thank You
maxell505 said:
Ok thank you. What do you think about the HTC One MAX considering the price of the HTC One when it was released.. I am sorry to ask you so many irrelevant questions. I am just looking very forward to buying one of these phones so I would like to know a lot about them. Thank You
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In my own opinion the jury is out on the HTC One Max as it's HTC's first attempt at a phablet format device I would have read a bunch of reviews, get users opinions, and try it out for myself before I could render any real opinion on it. That being said it does look like a promising device, however I would give the edge to Samsung because they have a proven track record of success with the Galaxy Note series of devices. And don't worry your questions are perfectly acceptable and are as far from irrelevant as it gets so keep them coming I'll be happy to answer them!
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In my own opinion the jury is out on the HTC One Max as it's HTC's first attempt at a phablet format device I would have read a bunch of reviews, get users opinions, and try it out for myself before I could render any real opinion on it. That being said it does look like a promising device, however I would give the edge to Samsung because they have a proven track record of success with the Galaxy Note series of devices. And don't worry your questions are perfectly acceptable and are as far from irrelevant as it gets so keep them coming I'll be happy to answer them!
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Oh ok. Can you give an estimate on the price?
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Oh ok. Can you give an estimate on the price?
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For the HTC One Maxx I would predict it to be around $800-$850 in price. The main thing that could make it more expensive then the Galaxy Note 3 is HTC likes to use "premium materials" such as machined aircraft grade aluminium.
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For the HTC One Maxx I would predict it to be around $800-$850 in price. The main thing that could make it more expensive then the Galaxy Note 3 is HTC likes to use "premium materials" such as machined aircraft grade aluminium.
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Yeah you are correct. Do you know if they are going to be launching a Galaxy S4 with a snapdragon 800. If they do then and if I get it and root it specifically by it's model number then will I be able to find ROMS for it. My exact question is: Will the same ROMS that work for the original Galaxy S4 work with the Galaxy S4 with the Snapdragon 800 processor? I wouldn't think there would be a difference because the processor has nothing to do with the ROM but I was just wondering just in case because the Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 could be classified as a totally different phone and have separate roms for it or something.
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Yeah you are correct. Do you know if they are going to be launching a Galaxy S4 with a snapdragon 800. If they do then and if I get it and root it specifically by it's model number then will I be able to find ROMS for it. My exact question is: Will the same ROMS that work for the original Galaxy S4 work with the Galaxy S4 with the Snapdragon 800 processor? I wouldn't think there would be a difference because the processor has nothing to do with the ROM but I was just wondering just in case because the Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 could be classified as a totally different phone and have separate roms for it or something.
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The a updated international version of the Galaxy S4 with the model number GT-i9506 containing LTE-A (LTE Advanced) and a Snapdragon 800 recently was seen in a FCC filling leading to the belief that we may see that coming to the U.S.A soon. More info on the updates Galaxy S4 can be found here. As far as ROM's are concerned, ROM's that work on the original Galaxy S4 will very likely not work on the new updated Galaxy S4 if and when it is released because as you mentioned both devices will be classified as two completely different devices with different model numbers meaning different ROM's. Even though devices have similar hardware, ROM's that are designed for a particular device model are meant to work on that device model only. Any ROM's for the old Galaxy S4 would have to be ported to work on the new Galaxy S4 if and when it is released, due to them still being two different device models.
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The a updated international version of the Galaxy S4 with the model number GT-i9506 containing LTE-A (LTE Advanced) and a Snapdragon 800 recently was seen in a FCC filling leading to the belief that we may see that coming to the U.S.A soon. More info on the updates Galaxy S4 can be found here. As far as ROM's are concerned, ROM's that work on the original Galaxy S4 will very likely not work on the new updated Galaxy S4 if and when it is released because as you mentioned both devices will be classified as two completely different devices with different model numbers meaning different ROM's. Even though devices have similar hardware, ROM's that are designed for a particular device model are meant to work on that device model only. Any ROM's for the old Galaxy S4 would have to be ported to work on the new Galaxy S4 if and when it is released, due to them still being two different device models.
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oh wow thank you for that information. Well I guess I am done asking questions so thank you very much for all the answers you gave me and thank you for helping me understand more about rooting and unlocked devices. I do not know how to close posts so can you please do that for me?
maxell505 said:
oh wow thank you for that information. Well I guess I am done asking questions so thank you very much for all the answers you gave me and thank you for helping me understand more about rooting and unlocked devices. I do not know how to close posts so can you please do that for me?
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Glad I could help, currently I do not have the power to lock threads but what you could do is edit your thread title to something along the lines of this "[Q][SOLVED]Rooting an unlocked device", that way other users who have similar questions and who are looking for similar information in the future can know that there is information that may help answer the same question they were going to ask.