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    Unlocked vs. Carrier Galaxy Note 9

    There is a Voicemail app in the Galaxy App store that works for Verizon's Visual Voicemail service. In fact, on my unlocked Note 8, S9, and Note 9, the app auto pushed down as once I both installed my Verizon SIM and was logged into my Samsung Account in the Galaxy App Store. Sure, it...
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    Galaxy S6 Wireless Chargers

    Can the standard Samsung wireless charger be plugged into a multi port USB charger, instead of the wall wart that comes with it? or will that ruin it or not work?
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    Not sure whether to keep UDP or not

    To know if its worth worrying about holding onto unlimited data, you have to figure out how much data you actually use per month, what extra features you have on your account, and how much it would cost to get a current plan with those same features and enough data and compare them.
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    [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

    Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon So we purchased an iPhone 6S on my wife's line with UDP to lock in her into contract... I know you are only summarizing.. but the way I read that It make me think... It appears that I could put my the SIM from my *WORK* (corporate...
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    [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

    Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon i'm curious to see what happens. I accidentally moved my line onto the $10 for 1K message per month feature... I couldn't go back to the $5 for 250 because it wasn't available anymore. With in about 15 minutes of doing it and noticing...
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    [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

    Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon I missed it.. what do you mean by "pre-activated" ??
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    [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

    Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon Ok, so we ordered a new iPhone for my wife's line (UDP) from Best Buy on the 14th.. The phone is expected to arrive via UPS tomorrow. In light of all those following the same process, I want to return the phone. Am I ok to just take...
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    [Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

    Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon I had the same issue trying it for my wife's line last night. Can the order be placed by going into the store, and having it shipped to home? EDIT: Tried again this morning... First I added/saved my Credit Card info to my BB account...
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    Was able to install Samsung Pay on Verizon Phone

    Installed -> https://forums.androidcentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anrdoezrs.net%2Flinks%2F100048248%2Ftype%2Fdlg%2Fsid%2FUUacUvbUpU4756843%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.samsung.android.spay&token=rWQbf1Qx on my Verizon Note 5 last night. I was able...
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    so is the lollipop update a go or nogo?

    I took the non-OTA approach... First I copied my /sdcard to my PC via usb cable. Used Appbrain Market to make a list of my installed apps, then factory rest the phone, and used the Verizon 5.1 SBF/FXZ that leaked (http://motofirmware.center/files/category/11-moto-x-1st-generation/ the...
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    Verizon Moto X Lollipop 5.1: Visual Voice Mail

    Found a similar message when I moved my SIM into a Samsung S6Edge+... It appears the "OLD" Visual Voice mail FEATURE I've had on my account all this time isn't compatible with the newer phones. When I launched the VVM app on the S6Edge+ it prompted me to change, but always failed to...
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    Lollipop 5.1 + StageFright: Verizon Moto X XT1060 (222.26.7.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US)

    Re: Lollipop 5.1 + StageFright: Verizon Moto X XT1060 ( 222.21.39.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.USvzw) You're phone probably does pass the pre-flash verification of the OTA file. Is your phone stock or modified?
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    so is the lollipop update a go or nogo?

    Any Wifi or blutooth connect issues? Like wifi disconnecting when the screen is off?
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    How to root your AT&T Moto X

    SIM (aka carrier) Unlock is not the same as BOOTLOADER Unlock. SIM Unlock (aka carrier unlock) will just allow you to put in a SIM from any carrier. It does not help you if you want to root, run custom roms, etc. Bootloader Unlock allows you to flash parts, pieces, roms, recoveries, etc...
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    Is my Moto X 2013 SIM unlocked?

    As said, out of the box, the Sprint X (XT1056) is SIM Locked. With a phone call, Sprint can Sim Unlock for international use, IF you meet their criteria. There is a thread on XDA Forums on how to SIM unlock the Sprint XT1056 and Republic Wireless XT1049 for both domestic and international...