Buy the Note 4 on T-Mobile to use for AT&T...
- Since AT&T wants to charge extra for this phone (I'm buying outright) could I possibly buy it on T-Mobile and use on AT&T? Will all features work? Has anyone done this with other phones? I could also see what Best Buy prices are, but they are usually higher than the carrier. I could use the points though...
Posted via Android Central App09-18-2014 01:19 PMLike 0 - Right out of the box, it most likely will not, unless it was unlocked.
However, both AT&T and T-Mobile operate on the same type of network, GSM. So if you put in a SIM card from a T-Mobile phone into an AT&T phone, then it will most likely ask for the Unlock code. You can get this from different places, however T-Mobile is known to give people the code so that you can use it.
Addition: Answer 2
The Unlock code is slightly different than actually having the phone unlocked. To have it unlocked is something regarding the software inside the phone, that can be altered by a computer. The unlock code is just to access Phone restrictions and security features. MOST phones are locked, and cannot be swapped on sim cards. So far the only phone i have successfully made work on both providers is the Apple iPhone, and that was a Jail broken one.
Posted via Android Central Appsoldier45 and 94gixxerod like this.09-18-2014 01:56 PMLike 2 - AlmeuitModerator Team LeaderRight out of the box, it most likely will not, unless it was unlocked.
However, both AT&T and T-Mobile operate on the same type of network, GSM. So if you put in a SIM card from a T-Mobile phone into an AT&T phone, then it will most likely ask for the Unlock code. You can get this from different places, however T-Mobile is known to give people the code so that you can use it.
Addition: Answer 2
The Unlock code is slightly different than actually having the phone unlocked. To have it unlocked is something regarding the software inside the phone, that can be altered by a computer. The unlock code is just to access Phone restrictions and security features. MOST phones are locked, and cannot be swapped on sim cards. So far the only phone i have successfully made work on both providers is the Apple iPhone, and that was a Jail broken one.
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@OP - always check first to be sure.. I'd just call T-Mobile and ask.Ntchwaidumela likes this.09-18-2014 01:57 PMLike 1 -
Posted via Android Central App09-18-2014 02:02 PMLike 0 -
- There are many things to consider here if you are not a T-Mobile customer. I take phones back and forth between both carriers with few problems. I can get a T-Mobile phone unlocked fairly easily because I have been a customer for a while.
The other thing for you to consider is that the Note 4 will cost you more than the $749 price that I have seen floated on the blogs because you don't have a service plan that costs at least $50/month.
The requirements for unlocking a T-Mobile phone are shown here: Unlock your mobile wireless device | T-Mobile Support
My recommendation would be to find a current T-Mobile customer that has a plan of at least $50/month and ask that person to buy the Note 4 for you.09-18-2014 02:22 PMLike 0 - Apparently it will come unlocked as long as I buy outright. There's still the issue of the bands. Maybe I'll just have to try it out and return if it doesn't work. Maybe I should have asked which bands they used. She immediately tried to sell me service when I said I wanted to use for AT&T. T-Mobile doesn't work where I live tho....
Posted via Android Central App09-18-2014 02:25 PMLike 0 - Apparently it will come unlocked as long as I buy outright. There's still the issue of the bands. Maybe I'll just have to try it out and return if it doesn't work. Maybe I should have asked which bands they used. She immediately tried to sell me service when I said I wanted to use for AT&T. T-Mobile doesn't work where I live tho....
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Posted via Android Central App09-18-2014 02:32 PMLike 0 - It's a good thing I never trust reps. I'll probably just go to both stores tomorrow. Maybe they will price match. I don't see why AT&T is so much more! I will see what Best Buy has the price as. I hadn't planned on pre-ordering anyway since its not likely to sell out. Price could drop also.
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Posted via Android Central App09-18-2014 02:53 PMLike 0 - Since AT&T wants to charge extra for this phone (I'm buying outright) could I possibly buy it on T-Mobile and use on AT&T? Will all features work? Has anyone done this with other phones? I could also see what Best Buy prices are, but they are usually higher than the carrier. I could use the points though...
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Super Nerdified 4.3 Note 3 n900a
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bobcatroms awesome theme with my own personal touch.09-19-2014 03:32 AMLike 0 -
Super Nerdified 4.3 Note 3 n900a
X Note
Firenote v16
Alliance v6
bobcatroms awesome theme with my own personal touch.09-19-2014 03:37 AMLike 0 - Your best bet would be to get the AT&T branded phone off ebay. The ebay price will be cheaper than buying it directly from AT&T, and you don't have to worry about unlocking it to get it to work on the their network. I plan to way a few weeks for the prices to come down before I buy the phone. My Note 3 is an AT&T branded phone, and I use straight talk and have access to AT&T LTE network.09-19-2014 05:13 AMLike 0
- dpham00Moderator Team VPThe Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 should come factory sim unlocked. You can order the device without service through the iconic portal linked to in my signature.
Of note, although it will work on tmobile and att, it might not contain all the bands or features of the other carrier specific models.
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 309-19-2014 08:05 AMLike 0 - Your best bet would be to get the AT&T branded phone off ebay. The ebay price will be cheaper than buying it directly from AT&T, and you don't have to worry about unlocking it to get it to work on the their network. I plan to way a few weeks for the prices to come down before I buy the phone. My Note 3 is an AT&T branded phone, and I use straight talk and have access to AT&T LTE network.
Posted via Android Central App09-19-2014 08:15 AMLike 0 - 09-19-2014 03:00 PMLike 0
- My main question is about bootloaders.
I have ATT, but they always lock their bootloaders, so AOSP ROMS are a no-go. Aren't most TMo phones bootloader-unlocked? This would be great since I'm pretty sure LTE would work fine when the phone is unlocked.
Thanks.09-19-2014 04:12 PMLike 0 - The T-Mobile phones work great on ATT..They use the same exact LTE bands..the benefit of getting the T-Mobile model is the unlocked boot loader...There will be much more developer support for this phone...ATT model will be thw same old crap ..locked boot loader..10-15-2014 10:02 PMLike 0
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