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Sim Unlock Menu on LG G5 T-Mobile

Hello everyone
Please forgive my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I have a sim-locked LG H830 T-mo and managed to get an unlock code, but I can't get the sim-unlock screen, I've read somewhere that it's not possible to access that menu on new T-MO phones, the unlock app just tells me that my device can't be unlocked, unfortunately I'm overseas and bought the phone on Ebay that was supposed to be unlocked, now because I'm a world away sending it back would be my last resource, so I guess my question is, If I root and Install TWRP Recovery will I be able to reach the sim unlock screen?
BTW, IMEI is clear
Thanks in advance

I'd also like to know the answer to this question. T-mobile won't unlock mine for me as I was a prepaid customer and apparently this "device unlock" app through t-mobile is the only way to unlock it. If rooting the phone someone makes this easier I'd like to know so I can get on it...

BennettJ said:
Hello everyone
Please forgive my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I have a sim-locked LG H830 T-mo and managed to get an unlock code, but I can't get the sim-unlock screen, I've read somewhere that it's not possible to access that menu on new T-MO phones, the unlock app just tells me that my device can't be unlocked, unfortunately I'm overseas and bought the phone on Ebay that was supposed to be unlocked, now because I'm a world away sending it back would be my last resource, so I guess my question is, If I root and Install TWRP Recovery will I be able to reach the sim unlock screen?
BTW, IMEI is clear
Thanks in advance
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I'd also like to know the answer to this question. T-mobile won't unlock mine for me as I was a prepaid customer and apparently this "device unlock" app through t-mobile is the only way to unlock it. If rooting the phone someone makes this easier I'd like to know so I can get on it...
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Unfortunately, the only current way to sim unlock t mobile g5 is using the device unlock app. No one has been able to figure out another way to do so yet.
@juntjoo if you were on pre paid t-mobile pre paid for at least 40 days you would be able to unlock through app. My g5 was on there prepaid and they unlocked after about 40 days.

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Unfortunately, the only current way to sim unlock t mobile g5 is using the device unlock app. No one has been able to figure out another way to do so yet.
@juntjoo if you were on pre paid t-mobile pre paid for at least 40 days you would be able to unlock through app. My g5 was on there prepaid and they unlocked after about 40 days.
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Thanks. What's the minimum $ needed to open an account?

juntjoo said:
Thanks. What's the minimum $ needed to open an account?
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I think I had to do the $40 prepaid plan for two months. You can unlock after 40 days but don't get reimbursed for half months so I just used it the full two months on there prepaid before switching. Also, did you buy the phone directly from T-Mobile or a 3rd party? Only reason I ask is if you bought it from a 3rd party make sure imei is clear and phone was actually fully paid for or it still won't unlock.

jeffsga88 said:
I think I had to do the $40 prepaid plan for two months. You can unlock after 40 days but don't get reimbursed for half months so I just used it the full two months on there prepaid before switching. Also, did you buy the phone directly from T-Mobile or a 3rd party? Only reason I ask is if you bought it from a 3rd party make sure imei is clear and phone was actually fully paid for or it still won't unlock.
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Thanks. I got it from t-mobile

juntjoo said:
Thanks. I got it from t-mobile
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Okay then using prepaid for 40 days should allow you to unlock then.

I purchased an unlock through ebay. Apparently some people have access to the database that tmobile uses to determine if the phones should be unlocked or not and will add you phone to the unlocked list. I unlocked mine last Aug. and have used it on a couple different carriers since. I can try to find the name of the seller and can send it to you if you PM me. I was really happy with them and have used them for a couple different phones.

eremeya said:
I purchased an unlock through ebay. Apparently some people have access to the database that tmobile uses to determine if the phones should be unlocked or not and will add you phone to the unlocked list. I unlocked mine last Aug. and have used it on a couple different carriers since. I can try to find the name of the seller and can send it to you if you PM me. I was really happy with them and have used them for a couple different phones.
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Thanks. How much do they charge?
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I may get. It done tomorrow . finally got someone on twitter who was able to find my account . they told me as long as I could get a t-mobile SIM in it they could work the unlock so I'll see if my local store will let me borrow one otherwise if it's cheap enough I'll buy one.

It was like $7-10 if I remember correctly

eremeya said:
It was like $7-10 if I remember correctly
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Can you please pm me the seller on eBay

roamingrican said:
Can you please pm me the seller on eBay
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Have you unlocked your G5? I've locked T-mo G5 device too...

LG Tribute HD SIM Unlock?

I recently bought a used LG Tribute HD. It's through the Sprint network, but because of it's GSM capabilities i bought it to use on Cricket. I contacted Sprint to get a domestic unlock for it, but they refused to do so because i couldn't provide them with the original account owners name, pin, and security question answer. I tried getting this information from the guy i bought it from but he will not reply to me. Before purchasing it, i checked he MEID on several websites to make sure it wasn't backlisted/stolen, which they all reported it was not.
I've seen many websites that provide unlocks for a fee, and I'd be more than happy to do so, however i can't find a single one that works for this phone or with Sprint MEIDs in general.
Does anyone here know of one that does/can unlock this phone? Or possibly any other method?
Thanks

x_orange90_x said:
I recently bought a used LG Tribute HD. It's through the Sprint network, but because of it's GSM capabilities i bought it to use on Cricket. I contacted Sprint to get a domestic unlock for it, but they refused to do so because i couldn't provide them with the original account owners name, pin, and security question answer. I tried getting this information from the guy i bought it from but he will not reply to me. Before purchasing it, i checked he MEID on several websites to make sure it wasn't backlisted/stolen, which they all reported it was not.
I've seen many websites that provide unlocks for a fee, and I'd be more than happy to do so, however i can't find a single one that works for this phone or with Sprint MEIDs in general.
Does anyone here know of one that does/can unlock this phone? Or possibly any other method?
Thanks
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octoplus box will unlock your sim i think but the problem some are facing is manually inputting your apn after but there is a thread on this here. Look up our root thread at the end and there is a link posted to our sim unlock thread which is separate.
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Sands207 said:
octoplus box will unlock your sim i think but the problem some are facing is manually inputting your apn after but there is a thread on this here. Look up our root thread at the end and there is a link posted to our sim unlock thread which is separate.
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Thanks for the reply. I just looked up the Octoplus Box website, but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to look for. Is it that $170 box that is needed to reprogram the device? Or do they actually offer a service to unlock the phone remotely?

x_orange90_x said:
Thanks for the reply. I just looked up the Octoplus Box website, but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to look for. Is it that $170 box that is needed to reprogram the device? Or do they actually offer a service to unlock the phone remotely?
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The box can unlock the sim for you but i believe its mentioned in the unlocking thread that you can also get it unlocked on ebay as well there may be free ways as well... However my focus has been on finding us a root exploit so unfortunately i cannot provide much assistance when it comes to the sim unlock that will likely be a task i tackle after root is accomplished ?

hey good news!! check this thread out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3574819
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Sands207 said:
hey good news!! check this thread out https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3574819
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Thank you! After paying someone on eBay to remote unlock and it still not working, i gave that APK a shot and managed to get everything working!

x_orange90_x said:
Thank you! After paying someone on eBay to remote unlock and it still not working, i gave that APK a shot and managed to get everything working!
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excellent! glad to hear it ?

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Apk not working
I have a LG tribute hd from Sprint and I want to get it working for T-Mobile but I can't is there a solution? I don't want to spend any money.

I need to use an LG Tribute HD on Sprint but the phone is a Virgin Mobile phone. I've requested the phone to be unlocked by Virgin Mobile but I fear the phone may also need an ESN change or something.
If unlocking doesn't allow it to work on Sprint, then how can I configure it to do so?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGb4rXsI038
Can anyone translate or just create an english summary of this video please? It can unlock the SP200 (Tribute Dynasty)

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL) Root and carrier unlock

Hello everyone,
I'm a little new to rooting android devices. I have a galaxy j7 sky pro that I'm trying to root and unlock from tracfone to use with a different carrier. I have tried with Odin, cf root, supersu, one click root, kingoroot but nothing has worked. Any suggestions ?
Thankyou

cc.caroline15 said:
Hello everyone,
I'm a little new to rooting android devices. I have a galaxy j7 sky pro that I'm trying to root and unlock from tracfone to use with a different carrier. I have tried with Odin, cf root, supersu, one click root, kingoroot but nothing has worked. Any suggestions ?
Thankyou
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?

I need the same thing

Ok to keep this alive, there are a boatload of cheap phones on the market now a days, these tracphone j7's can they be sim card unlocked at all??While I am at it, the one I have is a GSM nano, while the Data is locked on cdma, can this be changed at all?? or is this norm??

After 1 full year of service
red423 said:
Ok to keep this alive, there are a boatload of cheap phones on the market now a days, these tracphone j7's can they be sim card unlocked at all??While I am at it, the one I have is a GSM nano, while the Data is locked on cdma, can this be changed at all?? or is this norm??
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They can be carrier unlocked after 1 year of service. If you have forgot to reload or run out of minutes, the timer restarts. This goes for straight talk and tracfone (as far as I know).
I also have a J7 Sky Pro and i really need it carrier unlocked and would like it rooted. I am currently figuring this thing out so i may be able to help.

anyone get anywhere on these tracphones yet???

here's a reply to the after one year unlock above, if I wanted to hear that I wouldn't be here. I OWN this phone, I have a receipt where I purchased the phone cash from a retailer. There was no agreement, issued, signed, nor agreed to what I had to do with the phone after I purchased it. If I choose to unlock it and use it on any network I choose including ones out of the USA, that is my business. Now as far as bootloader, ok it's unlocked, now what is the next move here??? Sorry to sound crass but if you can't add to the conversation with REAL information stay on the porch.

anyone have any luck with these j7 vl yet????

red423 said:
anyone have any luck with these j7 vl yet????
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Tracfone security is tough. The only possible way to root it would be to find a leaked engineering firmware online somewhere and flash it to the phone. Then try king root. Also, unlocking would be kinda useless for this phone. The bands for this phone do not support ATT or Tmobile. It's a Verizon device since it ends in VL.
Now if you bought the 737TL version, unlocking would make more sense.

I'm samsung illiterate and really need help.
I hope I'm on the correct thread. I really need help. I won't use the correct terminology but hope someone is fluent in dumb blonde. My phone broke so I went to Wal-Mart and bought the j7 sky pro because it said it's powered by T-Mobile and that's my network. After powering on I was told my SIM wasn't valid. I googled the phone and learned about unlocking. So I went on YouTube to learn how only to discover that it's supposed to automatically show a screen asking for an unlock code. My phone however does no such thing. If I purchase an unlock code how do I enter it? It's really important because I have a 3 year old with special needs and in order to get to dr appointments for him we use uber but to install uber on my new phone I need a code to be sent via text and since my network is locked I can't receive texts. This could literally be a matter of life and death for my child. I can't afford another 100 dollar phone and without uber don't even have a way to get to a store to buy one. Any help would mean so much

Still no luck rooting this phone?

lander3976 said:
Still no luck rooting this phone?
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Can anyone guide me on carrier unlocking this samsung j7 sky pro

HarishRevs said:
Can anyone guide me on carrier unlocking this samsung j7 sky pro
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Thats also i wanna know if this phone can be unlocked.

red423 said:
here's a reply to the after one year unlock above, if I wanted to hear that I wouldn't be here. I OWN this phone, I have a receipt where I purchased the phone cash from a retailer. There was no agreement, issued, signed, nor agreed to what I had to do with the phone after I purchased it. If I choose to unlock it and use it on any network I choose including ones out of the USA, that is my business. Now as far as bootloader, ok it's unlocked, now what is the next move here??? Sorry to sound crass but if you can't add to the conversation with REAL information stay on the porch.
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I'm trying how to root my phone as well, it's the same as yours. How did you unlock Bootloader? I can't find it anywhere, where did you find it?

I need to unlock the Carrier, is there is any way to do it

Still nothing for the phone? Don't care about unlocking th3 carrier bc it's NOT GOING TO CHANGE ANYTHING. I want root bc of many other things. Tons of crap on the phone that's unneeded as well as my love for xposed modules...someone possibly has a root file by now?
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red423 said:
here's a reply to the after one year unlock above, if I wanted to hear that I wouldn't be here. I OWN this phone, I have a receipt where I purchased the phone cash from a retailer. There was no agreement, issued, signed, nor agreed to what I had to do with the phone after I purchased it. If I choose to unlock it and use it on any network I choose including ones out of the USA, that is my business. Now as far as bootloader, ok it's unlocked, now what is the next move here??? Sorry to sound crass but if you can't add to the conversation with REAL information stay on the porch.
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Where did you get the bootloader ing to flash at?

Type #83865625# (#TFUNLOCK#) and it will prompt for the unlock codes. Yes codes. There should be two of them. As for root, I am working on it. Ive come pretty close already but don't wait for me to do all the work, go find the engineering system or engroot and post it.

bichofelix said:
Type #83865625# (#TFUNLOCK#) and it will prompt for the unlock codes. Yes codes. There should be two of them. As for root, I am working on it. Ive come pretty close already but don't wait for me to do all the work, go find the engineering system or engroot and post it.
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Where is a safe place to get the unlock codes for this?

I would be willing to pay someone to get this pos rooted

jodybgoode said:
I would be willing to pay someone to get this pos rooted
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Same..so who do we line up around to take our money? No root (No hotspot)and can't even take it to another carrier...wow **** Straight Talk! We paid full price up front no contract and can't even use the thing.

Unlocking my S8 to use with T-Mobile

Hello,
I have called Sprint many times, after they keep telling me it is unlocked domestically and internationally, I finally gave up. The phone simply says to contact sprint to unlock. I have no idea what to do. When I press UCCI Unlock it gives me an internal error(407). I tried flashing unlocked firmware (U1) But it does not work on that either. Tried booting up with T-Mobile sim inside, still same result. What to do?
Please help!

What is your phone's IMEI status in Sprint's database?
Check it here: http://imeipro.info/sprint_imei_check.html
Maybe that Sprint representative didn't tell you all about your phone.
Also, is this T-Mobile SIM, the one you are trying to use, activated?

I got mine sim unlocked
My sprint galaxy s8 i took to a cell phone shop to be unlocked. They charged me $50 ( I know it's high) but in using it with total wireless right now. Everytime I put a different carrier sim in, it takes it and changes my splash screen to whatever sim it is. So much better not being locked down to sprint.

JTuCk856 said:
My sprint galaxy s8 i took to a cell phone shop to be unlocked. They charged me $50 ( I know it's high) but in using it with total wireless right now. Everytime I put a different carrier sim in, it takes it and changes my splash screen to whatever sim it is. So much better not being locked down to sprint.
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just pay someone to unlock it, I snagged a sprint locked s8 from a guy for 100$.. paid a guy on offer up 30$ to unlock it through team viewer and had it working in T-Mobile in 20mins with great LTE speeds

That's how I got mine.. I bought mine from facebooks marketplace though for $90 off some 18 year old kid and then paid the $50 to the store to unlock it the other day. Beats paying the $850 the store wants for one that's not even unlocked. Best money I've ever spent lol

TMB now can be unlock by reading codes from server

I can help if you got access to computer and can follow simple instructions. What's your baseband and firmware?
IllyaK said:
Hello,
I have called Sprint many times, after they keep telling me it is unlocked domestically and internationally, I finally gave up. The phone simply says to contact sprint to unlock. I have no idea what to do. When I press UCCI Unlock it gives me an internal error(407). I tried flashing unlocked firmware (U1) But it does not work on that either. Tried booting up with T-Mobile sim inside, still same result. What to do?
Please help!
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yglup said:
I can help if you got access to computer and can follow simple instructions. What's your baseband and firmware?
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I'm in the same boat. Could you please help me? I'm pretty experienced in flashing.

ahmadmalik88 said:
I'm in the same boat. Could you please help me? I'm pretty experienced in flashing.
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Yes I Could, are you available now?
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ahmadmalik88 said:
I'm in the same boat. Could you please help me? I'm pretty experienced in flashing.
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PM me your baseband and firmware your currently on. Download Teamviewer also.
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yglup said:
Yes I Could, are you available now?
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PM me your baseband and firmware your currently on. Download Teamviewer also.
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Thanks but I got it unlocked online from someone else. Sorry for the late reply.

Unlocked Sprint phone still won't activate
Got an S8 from my brother after he spent a very long time getting Sprint to unlock the phone. I removed the security and did a factory reset, but it shows a message that it is locked and to contact Sprint. I took it into Metro PCS and they couldn't get it to work - the guy said he hasn't had much luck with Sprint phones.
I entered the IMEI into Sprint's database and it comes back with a "CLEAN" report. Why won't this phone activate? Shouldn't I be able to just put my Metro PCS sim in it and go?

sopers said:
Got an S8 from my brother after he spent a very long time getting Sprint to unlock the phone. I removed the security and did a factory reset, but it shows a message that it is locked and to contact Sprint. I took it into Metro PCS and they couldn't get it to work - the guy said he hasn't had much luck with Sprint phones.
I entered the IMEI into Sprint's database and it comes back with a "CLEAN" report. Why won't this phone activate? Shouldn't I be able to just put my Metro PCS sim in it and go?
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If it were actually unlocked, then yes.
Well, no, I take that back. Even if it were unlocked, you still have to contact Metro to have them manually activate it. You can't activate a new phone on Metro simply by putting the SIM in.
But if you're seeing a message that says it's locked, then obviously Sprint didn't unlock it, which is a very common occurrence these days. Thankfully, there are other ways to get it done

Could I take you up on that offer? My phone is on boost mobile, got it now from Swappa. I have experience flashing and using Odin from an old grand prime.

I'm trying to unlock my S8 running android v9 as well, every search leads to a service and i'm just trying to do it manually. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

cmcclure100 said:
I'm trying to unlock my S8 running android v9 as well, every search leads to a service and i'm just trying to do it manually. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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If by "manually", you actually mean "free", you're not going to find that. You would either need to buy the necessary tools, or find a friend who has them

OEM UNLOCK option missing

I need to know if the SM-986U1 bootloader is un-lockable. I bought this phone new, factory unlocked. Activated service with Boost Mobile and everything works great but the (allow OEM unlock) option in developer mode is missing. Can someone please help?

it's not unlockable without paid service

What do you mean by paid service?
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The U and U1 models do not have/allow OEM unlock feature.

yungzoe0624 said:
What do you mean by paid service?
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Meaning exactly what I said lol

elliwigy said:
Meaning exactly what I said lol
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Can you point me to the right direction to get my bootloader unlocked on my note 20 ultra from Verizon I wonder how much it is

dr71399 said:
Can you point me to the right direction to get my bootloader unlocked on my note 20 ultra from Verizon I wonder how much it is
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https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/tk.zwander.galaxyunlock i heard it costs 150 USD

Anyone have any intel on who's doing the unlocking? I don't want to allow the Red Army a backdoor into my phone

I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone. I thought I saw that it had an unlocked bootloader and now I'm seeing different since it came in the mail today... I'm hoping the thing to unlock it isn't a huge pain in the behind or I'm sending this crap back.

warriorvibhu said:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/tk.zwander.galaxyunlock i heard it costs 150 USD
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u heard wrong

3dux said:
I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone. I thought I saw that it had an unlocked bootloader and now I'm seeing different since it came in the mail today... I'm hoping the thing to unlock it isn't a huge pain in the behind or I'm sending this crap back.
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most likely you misunderstood samsungs or whoevers terminology that u ordered from.. they likely listed it as "unlocked" but didnt specify as beimg sim/carrier unlocked.
no phones ever come BL unlocked. youre better off searching xda for that info next time then u are going off what u read online or by ev3n asking employees cuz they also dont know what theyre talking about 99% if the time

tomplatz said:
Anyone have any intel on who's doing the unlocking? I don't want to allow the Red Army a backdoor into my phone
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its not allowed to be discussed on xda.. if u have any concerns then i wouldnt bother lol

elliwigy said:
u heard wrong
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awesome then do post the correct information just saying I heard wrong doesn't help.

warriorvibhu said:
awesome then do post the correct information just saying I heard wrong doesn't help.
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paid services are not allowed on xda

3dux said:
I must've done some misreading when I decided to order this phone.
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One hell of understatement. ?
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Wonder those that have had the USA U or U1 models bootloader unlocked finally achieved being able to use dual sim functionality or not?

Wonder those that have had the USA U or U1 models bootloader unlocked finally achieved being able to use dual sim functionality or not?
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I think they will need to flash a firmware from a region that supports it, otherwise we are also limited by hardware in North America. The sim tray is designed to not allow two Sims.

warriorvibhu said:
I think they will need to flash a firmware from a region that supports it, otherwise we are also limited by hardware in North America. The sim tray is designed to not allow two Sims.
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Indeed. Since just unlocking the BL would be the first step ( major ). The ATT and perhaps Verizon ones have dual imei on boxes incase you weren't aware and the general consensus appears to be that they do posses the HW but are crippled by the software that prevents eSim functionality.

Limeybastard said:
Indeed. Since just unlocking the BL would be the first step ( major ). The ATT and perhaps Verizon ones have dual imei on boxes incase you weren't aware and the general consensus appears to be that they do posses the HW but are crippled by the software that prevents eSim functionality.
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You are right, I am aware. One thing that you should know is that there can only be one sim in NA (North America) variants. The two IMEIs are there coz one is for e-Sim. Now this e-Sim capability is crippled by using software.

warriorvibhu said:
You are right, I am aware. One thing that you should know is that there can only be one sim in NA (North America) variants. The two IMEIs are there coz one is for e-Sim. Now this e-Sim capability is crippled by using software.
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Yeah that's what I said. Lawd have mercy ???

Limeybastard said:
Yeah that's what I said. Lawd have mercy ???
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LOL my bad my sleepy head was trying to help some one flash beta on a live chat at the time and somehow I didn't read esim, probably just read it as sim.
To be honest I really want that functionality and one of the reasons I bought it unlocked was for esim. I ordered OnLine and when it arrived I was disappointed to see only one imei Samsung no where said they will disable the capability and sell it so frustrating.