I'm thinking of buying a used one of these off craigslist ... but I'm on tmobile and I'm worried that I won't be able to unlock it without having an AT&T account first .... Can I unlock one of these without having an AT&T account? Most steps I've read talk about downloading an unlocker program from the market ... but without an AT&T sim card in the phone I don't think I'll be able to access the market ...
What do you all think?
You don't have to have cell network to connect to a wifi and log into market. You will need to root it also before those apps will work. Just fyi though. You will NOT get 3g/4g on T-Mobile
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Pirateghost said:
You don't have to have cell network to connect to a wifi and log into market. You will need to root it also before those apps will work. Just fyi though. You will NOT get 3g/4g on T-Mobile
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Thanks for responding!
3g/4g only involve data speeds, right? I have wifi at home and at work and do not use a data plan ... So I can root and then unlock on my home wifi without any AT&T account?
I see no reason you can't. I have done lots of phones that way.
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Pirateghost said:
I see no reason you can't. I have done lots of phones that way.
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Thanks for the reassurance!
Do you or anyone else know how to check if I have the dreaded KK6 2.3.6 version?
Haints said:
Thanks for the reassurance!
Do you or anyone else know how to check if I have the dreaded KK6 2.3.6 version?
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Check in settings maybe?
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Dreaded KK6? It ain't dreaded... It's only one flash away from being something amazing!
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I'm using my unlocked Skyrocket on T-Mobile and I am getting 4G Speeds.
I called AT&T and told them I bought the phone off Craigslist, want to use T-Mobiles network. They asked me for the IMEI and gave me am unlock code no questions asked.
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Whoops! Wrong screen shot. The above is from my Sensation.
This screenshot show working 4G on my Skyrocket.
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I'm using my unlocked Skyrocket on T-Mobile and I am getting 4G Speeds.
I called AT&T and told them I bought the phone off Craigslist, want to use T-Mobiles network. They asked me for the IMEI and gave me am unlock code no questions asked.
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And what does that have to do with this phone?
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Nick281051 said:
And what does that have to do with this phone?
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Absolutely nothing considering unlocking the 2 phones is a completely different process. On the i777 we can do it with root only. We don't have to call at&t
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Absolutely nothing considering unlocking the 2 phones is a completely different process. On the i777 we can do it with root only. We don't have to call at&t
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Exactly, lol the i777 doesn't support tmo 3g like the skyrocket does
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is there a way to unlock this phone so I can use it on t-mobile U.S.A.I dont think t-mobile is going to get this wounderful phone.there betting on the htc sensation for some reason with all their locked down bootloaders.a link to do it, information, anything would help.thanks brothers.dont have the phone yet.I will save this thread with any information.I just would like to be ready from day one of have the phone.
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Yes there is, here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
You need root
sorrowuk said:
Yes there is, here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
You need root
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Rooting it for sure brother, thanks a million.
One more things is the phone really as great as I here.I already have a galaxy s phone and love it.
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wait a minute. the SGS2 is being sold unlocked already from most places. so if you buy one it will just work on tmobile USA, just pop in your sim and go. however the SGS2 will not support tmobile USA 3G so you will only be stuck on EDGE/2G. nothing can change that.
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wait a minute. the SGS2 is being sold unlocked already from most places. so if you buy one it will just work on tmobile USA, just pop in your sim and go. however the SGS2 will not support tmobile USA 3G so you will only be stuck on EDGE/2G. nothing can change that.
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not even 4g
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not even 4g
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nope. TMobile US has modified 3G as their 4G (HSPA+). I believe it is the same band as 3G (HSPA/UMTS)... but I could be wrong.
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not even 4g
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Iam going to buy in the U.S.A when available from a electric store then unlock so i can use it.will that work
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Iam going to buy in the U.S.A when available from a electric store then unlock so i can use it.will that work
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no that wont work either unless the phone is specifically made for tmobile usa 3g bands. when the USA versions come out, they are already confirmed for ATT, verizon, etc, but no tmobile. none of those versions will work on tmobile.
this has alreayd been covered, and the only choice you have is the samsung Hercules coming in place of the SGS2 to tmobile.
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no that wont work either unless the phone is specifically made for tmobile usa 3g bands. when the USA versions come out, they are already confirmed for ATT, verizon, etc, but no tmobile. none of those versions will work on tmobile.
this has alreayd been covered, and the only choice you have is the samsung Hercules coming in place of the SGS2 to tmobile.
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Really not even at&t.the galaxy s vibrant works on both.
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RogerPodacter said:
no that wont work either unless the phone is specifically made for tmobile usa 3g bands. when the USA versions come out, they are already confirmed for ATT, verizon, etc, but no tmobile. none of those versions will work on tmobile.
this has alreayd been covered, and the only choice you have is the samsung Hercules coming in place of the SGS2 to tmobile.
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Is the hercules the same as the s II
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tennandcoz1 said:
Really not even at&t.the galaxy s vibrant works on both.
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No it wont, the vibrant had one of att 3g bands so it could partially work on att. The galaxy s2 has NONE of T-Mobile bands, so it wont work period. It just wont work man no matter how many times you ask. Search the forum this has already been covered in depth.
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Is the hercules the same as the s II
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No, its a larger screen, single core CPU phone.
Well that sucks
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No, its a larger screen, single core CPU phone.
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No it wont, the vibrant had one of att 3g bands so it could partially work on att. The galaxy s2 has NONE of T-Mobile bands, so it wont work period. It just wont work man no matter how many times you ask. Search the forum this has already been covered in depth.
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Understand.not too happy.thanks guys
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I know how bad it sucks for the T-Mobile people, best device in 5 years and you can't use it on 3g.
Not finding reliable infor on this anywhere. I need to do a SIM unlock on my S2. AT$T says "the manufacturer provides this code", and the manufacturer says that "AT$T provide this code". I say, I'll get what I need from XDA, the only reliable source of info. How do I SIM unlock this damn phone?
moderators will tell you to do more searching next time. This was easy to find.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289395
I can try to unlock your phone.
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I have unlocked my SgsII here free no need to pay for it
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Hi, i want to sim unlock my phone, but if i do that i am losing Warranty, so is there some app to lock my phone again for the same mobile operator (in my case mts telekom Serbia). thanks
The app mentioned in that tutorial backs it all up for later restore if needed.
miodrag7 said:
Hi, i want to sim unlock my phone, but if i do that i am losing Warranty, so is there some app to lock my phone again for the same mobile operator (in my case mts telekom Serbia). thanks
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I believe if you're with them (AT&T) for more than 6 months, you can ask them for the unlock code (say, for travelling aboard)
Please delete this thread. The unlock thread was on the first Page ffs
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No i am not At&t, i am mts Serbia
We aren't here to hold your hand. Search. Google.
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VilayaaduManagatha said:
You can get the Unlock code from service provider.But service provider ask to wait for some days they will not give the Unlock code very soon.You can better get the unlock code from Mobileunlocksolutions.com and unlock it from network lock.After Unlock it use with any GSM Network Sim card.
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Or you can actually take 2 minutes of your time and search and get it all done with an app that's right under your nose in the market.
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Or you can actually take 2 minutes of your time and search and get it all done with an app that's right under your nose in the market.
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It amazes me some people still don't know about this. But I guess its not the norm? I know I had to call AT&T to get my Atrix unlocked free.
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Phalanx7621 said:
It amazes me some people still don't know about this. But I guess its not the norm? I know I had to call AT&T to get my Atrix unlocked free.
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Well this phone is a bit different then most (like our Recovery being part of the actual kernel) so perhaps other phones don't have a simple software unlock and you HAVE to get the code from ATT. I know my old Moto Backflip didn't have a software option.
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Unlock Samsung S2
I have a Samsung S2 lock in 3 Network ( Uk ). I have ICS on my phone.
How can unlock my phone.
Thank you
liviu66 said:
I have a Samsung S2 lock in 3 Network ( Uk ). I have ICS on my phone.
How can unlock my phone.
Thank you
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Did you bother actually reading anything in this thread before you posted?
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Slavestate said:
Did you bother actually reading anything in this thread before you posted?
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NoperZ they suuure didn't! Tell em what they've won, Johnnie!
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Phalanx7621 said:
NoperZ they suuure didn't! Tell em what they've won, Johnnie!
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Our grand prize!!! A nice swift kick in the nuts!!!
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Our grand prize!!! A nice swift kick in the nuts!!!
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Throw in a kernel by zedomax at gs2root.com I'm sure he will love it!!!
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Need a different one
sfb14 said:
I have unlocked my SgsII here free no need to pay for it
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I tried Chanfire's Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock but it didn't work . Which did you use please? And do you reckon it'll work for GT-I9100??
unlock samsung s2 S959G/I777
sorry if i am posting in the wrong place but i was playing around with the debug menu on a network locked S959G and now i have full unlocked S959G pm me for details...... didn't need galaxy sim unlock apk after that
I gotta know if its worth switching over.
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Can't talk about T-Mobile since I've never had it but currently have ST on my Note n its pretty nice for 45$ a month...good reception and FAST dataspeeds...best prepaid service imho.....
Is it truly unlimited? Or does it throttle after 2gigs? Thanks for response btw
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http://www.straighttalkwirelessforum.com/portal.php
Have u read this?? Huge data issue.
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cougar11 said:
Can't talk about T-Mobile since I've never had it but currently have ST on my Note n its pretty nice for 45$ a month...good reception and FAST dataspeeds...best prepaid service imho.....
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I'm reading a lot of data issues with ST. Are you using an ATT Note i717? Mine is rooted with a JB rom.
Soft cap is ~2GB for data on At&t compatible sim card. Not sure about T-Mobile compatible sim card, but I think I remember reading on HoFo that it was around 5 gigs.
I received a call from them when I hit 2.1, but I haven't hit that mark since.
If Tmo existed in IA, I would switch to the $30 prepaid since I hardly talk, and when I do, I generally use GV
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Is it truly unlimited? Or does it throttle after 2gigs? Thanks for response btw
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It's same as att
I think...only had a problem like twice with data speeds.. Switched airplane mode on off n it was back
nystreak said:
I'm reading a lot of data issues with ST. Are you using an ATT Note i717? Mine is rooted with a JB rom.
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Yea att note ( check tapatalk sig) root on liquid smooth jb
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I have a question. Can we unlock the verizon galaxy note 2 for att? I dont need data. I only need 2g signal and thats it. I know that there are many threads out there but just want to make sure. Thanks
xuanphucn said:
I have a question. Can we unlock the verizon galaxy note 2 for att? I dont need data. I only need 2g signal and thats it. I know that there are many threads out there but just want to make sure. Thanks
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Anyway is unlocked and data is easy
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kintwofan said:
Anyway is unlocked and data is easy
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wow. thanks. so i can use it on att with no problem right? or this only works outside of the U.S?
xuanphucn said:
wow. thanks. so i can use it on att with no problem right? or this only works outside of the U.S?
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Will work with att and t mobile and others. Obviously data will be slow on some.
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kintwofan said:
Will work with att and t mobile and others. Obviously data will be slow on some.
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BTW, it works on stock rom right? i dont have to flash with cm10, custom rom, etc?
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BTW, it works on stock rom right? i dont have to flash with cm10, custom rom, etc?
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Yep stock, if you want data just unlock the boot loader and flash that mod I linked earlier.
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BTW, it works on stock rom right? i dont have to flash with cm10, custom rom, etc?[/QUOTE
So I was trying pre paid stuff like straight talk and Tmobile, you can use the sim cards as it is unlocked from factory but you must root it to edit the APN or the settings to get to data to work. In simple terms you can use it stock outta the box with just voice but u must edit apn settings to get data to work.....and its slow or crap compared to verizon and unlimited data..
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I've been using mine on straight talk with their at&t sim card with the $45 month plan. Of course you have to tweak the apn but mine stays connected to hspa+ at all times and it's plenty fast for me. No complaints at all. I've read they have a 2gb data cap before they throttle you but I stay on wifi at home and work so I've yet to break the cap after using the service the past 2 months. For me, straight talk has been awesome.
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I've been using mine on straight talk with their at&t sim card with the $45 month plan. Of course you have to tweak the apn but mine stays connected to hspa+ at all times and it's plenty fast for me. No complaints at all. I've read they have a 2gb data cap before they throttle you but I stay on wifi at home and work so I've yet to break the cap after using the service the past 2 months. For me, straight talk has been awesome.
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Exactly how fast are y0ur speeds ?
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Anyone,
I'm not an android noob, but I left Android a few years back (2.3.3 / 2.3.4) due to work changing to iPhones for data encryption reasons. I came back to Android when more Samsung phones started supporting ODE (on device encryption). I would like to root my phone and have done so on other Android phone's using SuperOneClick, CWM, etc.
I am reading that there is a secure boot loader on the AT&T version of this phone in USA, so I am screwed in gaining root access to the device? I'd really like to delete all this bull**** bloatware they've installed... and a tethering app without using the carrier option.
Can anyone help?
I have the AT&T version as well. I'm not 100% sure that the bootloader is the reason for no root yet. Other phones have locked bootloaders and can still be rooted.
Running custom roms might be another story. I get the impression that because this is not a "mainstream" phone that it does not get top priority. For example, the Moto X on AT&T has a locked bootloader and that's rooted already, but it's a very popular phone.
Hopefully we'll get some love sooner rather than later. I would be happy with root along with an easy way to go back to stock.
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Anyone,
I'm not an android noob, but I left Android a few years back (2.3.3 / 2.3.4) due to work changing to iPhones for data encryption reasons. I came back to Android when more Samsung phones started supporting ODE (on device encryption). I would like to root my phone and have done so on other Android phone's using SuperOneClick, CWM, etc.
I am reading that there is a secure boot loader on the AT&T version of this phone in USA, so I am screwed in gaining root access to the device? I'd really like to delete all this bull**** bloatware they've installed... and a tethering app without using the carrier option.
Can anyone help?
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No boot loader unlock, no root, so no custom ROMs as yet.
Be patient.
Mybe kernel needs to rebuild for the i527
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jpeps said:
Mybe kernel needs to rebuild for the i527
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Don't understand!
For the s4 they rebuilded the kernel for the bootload to work
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For the s4 they rebuilded the kernel for the bootload to work
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Ok got it.
Root Mega 6.3 AT&T sgh-i527
There is root for Mega 6.3 i527 (not through odin yet) however use this link or thread topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46790725#post46790725 under Root Bounty For The I527 on xda. Hope this helps you if you haven't already seen this thread on here.
I have a unlocked AT&T version. Im currently using straight talk with 4g but it works with tmobile as well.
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PhilupBlunts said:
I have a unlocked AT&T version. Im currently using straight talk with 4g but it works with tmobile as well.
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It sure does and on the LTE bands
pa49 said:
It sure does and on the LTE bands
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Got mine yesterday and unlocked today and have 4g lte plus hspa all day long.... !!!!!!!!!!!
I wasn't getting 4g/LTE at first but getting it in areas I wasn't getting 4g!!!
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shynn27 said:
I wasn't getting 4g/LTE at first but getting it in areas I wasn't getting 4g!!!
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Are you on Straight Talk?
No tmobile
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No tmobile
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I purchased the Straight Talk kit yesterday and you have the option of use Tmobile or AT&T by switching the sim card. if your bill it too high try Straight Talk.
Thx I thought about it but have 2 phones my second one is a s blaze but not unlocked so that person would lose out on service which is needed.
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It sure does and on the LTE bands
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Oh I didn't know it would with T-Mobile LTE bands. awesome.
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Do u get phone insurance on straight talk
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shynn27 said:
Do u get phone insurance on straight talk
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I dont know I always purchase my phones factory unlocked on ebay or Craigslist never actually from straight talk. I don't believe they offer it
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I have a unlocked AT&T version. Im currently using straight talk with 4g but it works with tmobile as well.
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Does straight talk get lte on the at&t galaxy mega and is the upload and download speeds fast ? I have mines unlocked and wanted to know if I should jump ship from at&t and save money and go with straight talk?