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Long story short: T-Mobile blocked my phone's IMEI because I failed to make any payment towards the phone for like 3 months. I went to the store and they said that the only way to unblock it would be to pay it off all at once, which is like 580$ >.< Is there any "back door" way for me to unblock the IMEI myself? If not, could I use the phone on another carrier, like Simple Mobile? Thanks in advance
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Long story short: T-Mobile blocked my phone's IMEI because I failed to make any payment towards the phone for like 3 months. I went to the store and they said that the only way to unblock it would be to pay it off all at once, which is like 580$ >.< Is there any "back door" way for me to unblock the IMEI myself? If not, could I use the phone on another carrier, like Simple Mobile? Thanks in advance
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Pay your bills
Behold_this said:
Pay your bills
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Lol I'd pay the bills if I could but unfortunately I am a broke college student so yeah
Thread closed. Pay your bills and dont use XDA as a way to get around your responsibilities
I feel dumb. I wasn't aware that I I either 1) needed to have my device for 50 days or 2) have the device fully paid in order to do a UICC Unlock on my phone. I remember when I got the S7 edge, new on Flex Lease, this wasn't the case. I guess the policy changed.
At any rate, I'm going abroad next week and can't get my phone unlocked to use it there. Does anyone have any experience with the paid unlock services out there? Are they legit? Do they work? Thanks in advance.
jygsaw said:
I feel dumb. I wasn't aware that I I either 1) needed to have my device for 50 days or 2) have the device fully paid in order to do a UICC Unlock on my phone. I remember when I got the S7 edge, new on Flex Lease, this wasn't the case. I guess the policy changed.
At any rate, I'm going abroad next week and can't get my phone unlocked to use it there. Does anyone have any experience with the paid unlock services out there? Are they legit? Do they work? Thanks in advance.
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Did you find an unlocker? Cellunlocker.net does it for $39.99
no one can unlock s9 or s9plus for now i think from sprint
Well, if you paid of the phone in full Sprint would probably unlock it for you.
jygsaw said:
I feel dumb. I wasn't aware that I I either 1) needed to have my device for 50 days or 2) have the device fully paid in order to do a UICC Unlock on my phone. I remember when I got the S7 edge, new on Flex Lease, this wasn't the case. I guess the policy changed.
At any rate, I'm going abroad next week and can't get my phone unlocked to use it there. Does anyone have any experience with the paid unlock services out there? Are they legit? Do they work? Thanks in advance.
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You just need the files and tools to get it done yourself :good:
Where would someone obtain the files and tools for the could unlock there sprint Samsung galaxy s9 plus at? Could you please explain? How could you by chance p.m. me the information I have Adidas Avenue Google and searching and I can't find anything. I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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GDane1 said:
Where would someone obtain the files and tools for the could unlock there sprint Samsung galaxy s9 plus at? Could you please explain? How could you by chance p.m. me the information I have Adidas Avenue Google and searching and I can't find anything. I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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They are paid files, most 3rd party unlockers use combination file and an unlock tool like GcPro to complete the job
meyerweb said:
Well, if you paid of the phone in full Sprint would probably unlock it for you.
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Sprint still requires the 50 day waiting period, which is total BS. I paid for my phone, full price from Samsung, and called and spoke to 3 different people....none would process my unlock request. Been a customer since 2002, wasn't trying to leave Sprint...just wanted it unlocked...no luck.
Congress wants to talk about problems in the cell phone industry...this is a HUGE one
Didn't realize there was that waiting period. That does kinda suck, especially if you didn't even buy the phone from Sprint.
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Hello to every one, in chinera beta test its able to.unlock for 89 credits,wich is equivalent to 10usd, i would lpve to try it but in my country i can't use paypal if any one could try or help.me remotly i would be super great
maxx1990 said:
Hello to every one, in chinera beta test its able to.unlock for 89 credits,wich is equivalent to 10usd, i would lpve to try it but in my country i can't use paypal if any one could try or help.me remotly i would be super great
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maybe it's 10usd for the unlock. but you need to buy the yearly license too, which is around 80 USD to even be able to use the tool. Then you use the credits per unlock/ read code, etc.
I will be going out of my voice/data area.
I was unknowingly under the impression that everything was fine with my new U.S. Cellular's best 3Mbps Uncapped Unlimited 25GB Plus plan; nothing hidden, everything disclosed ["...and no hidden charges..." (right!? LoL)].
But, what I am finding out quickly is that not even all of CS Reps really know what's going on, and even they are not up-to-date on the details.
"The dickens is in the details!".
Unfortunately, U.S. Cellular's roaming is limited to 400MB per month, no matter what plan you are on, even if you are on their top-of-the-line plan.
Additional GB have to be purchased.
I am located in the States and on a U.S. Cellular 30-month contract.
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I will be going out of my voice/data area.
I am located in the States and on a U.S. Cellular 30-month contract.
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I would like to know:
I have a 'locked' Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965U). Would it be cheaper to buy a Sim and use my phone with another carrier instead of roaming?
Is it even possible on a 'locked' phone to temporarily use a different carrier?
I'm mostly concerned about my internet data (or, really my lack thereof), and how much it would cost to buy 'roaming' data.
1.5GB or 3.5GB roaming data will cost extra; $15 or $35 respectively.
I have the choice of Global, LTE/CDMA, LTE/GSM/UMTS under Mobile Networks => Network mode.
It would seem that I could use Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T for a month and not have roaming charges through the nose.
Also, I believe U.S. Cellular's biggest roaming package is 3.5GB (vs the 25GB [Unlimited Plus] plan that I have gotten used to).
I talked to U.S. Cellular's technical support, and they said... Because there is a balance on the phone, it is locked... And because it is locked, another carrier cannot be used.
I understand, also, from reading this forum, that unlocking a Stateside S9+ is not a good idea, because it will trip Knox and void the warranty.
Unless someone knows something else, looks like I'm sunk.
Can anyone please verify my latest fears?
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I talked to U.S. Cellular's technical support, and they said... Because there is a balance on the phone, it is locked... And because it is locked, another carrier cannot be used.
I understand, also, from reading this forum, that unlocking a Stateside S9+ is not a good idea, because it will trip Knox and void the warranty.
Unless someone knows something else, looks like I'm sunk.
Can anyone please verify my latest fears?
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3 posts and I have no idea what your question really is. The Snapdragon models can't be rooted. At best, you could manage to brick your device trying. I'm also not sure what it would accomplish, given your problem.
CrazyApe18 said:
3 posts and I have no idea what your question really is. The Snapdragon models can't be rooted. At best, you could manage to brick your device trying. I'm also not sure what it would accomplish, given your problem.
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I have returned from my trip to no-service (roaming) PA. I had to use local wifi while roaming. It was a very bad phone data experience. I was talking about hidden fees with US Cellular to be able to even use my phone for internet access.
I have 1-1/2 years left and will unlock this phone. I really do like the camera and the speed of the apps, etc. But since Snapdragon models cannot be rooted, what is the point of my owning this phone?
Obviously, I should probably ditch this phone or upgrade... probably selling it would be the best way to put money towards a new phone that can be rooted.
What are your suggestions?
Carriers have pro's and con's... If you are worried about having high roaming use then perhaps pick up an unlocked phone that will work on a different provider (with applicable plan through the provider) and use it as a mobile hotspot. Then connect your S9+ to the mobile hotspot and you should be ok.
TBH one of the things you should consider when your buying service through a carrier is the coverage the carrier provides as well as if/what limitations may exist. In your case if you roam a lot and the price of roaming is to much then perhaps consider a different provider when your contract is up.
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I have a 'locked' Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965U). Would it be cheaper to buy a Sim and use my phone with another carrier instead of roaming?
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The phone is carrier/network locked which means it can only be used on the carrier you got it from. Because the phone is carrier locked you can not use any other sim card other then what is provided by the carrier.
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Is it even possible on a 'locked' phone to temporarily use a different carrier?
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I have 1-1/2 years left and will unlock this phone. I really do like the camera and the speed of the apps, etc. But since Snapdragon models cannot be rooted, what is the point of my owning this phone?
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To be honest you just gave 2 pro's and only 1 con over the device, which would kinda answer your question for you... But again that is the kind of question only you can answer..
IMHO if your sole purpose on having that phone is that you must have it rooted, then this phone is not the one for you. If your only trying to root the phone so you can get cheaper roaming data by using other sim cards then you probably shouldn't be trying to root the phone anyways (not that root is even possible cuz it's not... It's just better to get it carrier/network unlocked by paying it off).
On the other hand for the most part even if it was possible the device could be rooted it won't give you much outside of what you already have. Granted I have had phone(s) being samsung and other where rooting the device allowed me to get better performance and battery life. With this phone it is the first Samsung I have had that is quite snappy, battery life is surprisingly good and overall it works quite well with just the stock firmware.
About the only thing I would root the phone for (if it were possible, it's not obviously) is for nandroid backups. Still even from factory data reset to back up and running doesn't take that long anymore. Outside of that I myself have no reason to root the phone.
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Obviously, I should probably ditch this phone or upgrade... probably selling it would be the best way to put money towards a new phone that can be rooted.
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I would strongly suggest you entertain/consider those notions after you paid the phone off. But just as an FYI once you get the phone unlocked (after paying it off) you can use it on T-Moble, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T... The G965U and G965U1 whether bought from samsung or the carriers themselves have the same internal hardware. The software determines what bands and carrier compatible features are active... Should be noted that carriers may have additional requirements (like AT&T not letting non AT&T S9+ use VoLTE) for specific services/features.
So if anything pay the phone off faster so you can get it carrier/network unlocked.. The phone or the fact the model isn't rootable isn't the real problem here, it's the data roaming charges your carrier has.
KevinAuralee said:
What are your suggestions?
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Keep the phone and use it until it's paid off.. Then get it carrier/network unlocked would be my suggestion. At that point you can use a sim card with a different provider for cheaper data roaming.. Or after it's paid off and network unlocked you can just sell it (you could probably get more for it since it would be unlocked to work for any carrier).
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IMHO if your sole purpose on having that phone is that you must have it rooted, then this phone is not the one for you.
With this phone it is the first Samsung I have had that is quite snappy, battery life is surprisingly good and overall it works quite well with just the stock firmware.
About the only thing I would root the phone for (if it were possible, it's not obviously) is for nandroid backups. Still even from factory data reset to back up and running doesn't take that long anymore. Outside of that I myself have no reason to root the phone.
I would strongly suggest you entertain/consider those notions after you paid the phone off...
...The phone or the fact the model isn't rootable isn't the real problem here, it's the data roaming charges your carrier has.
Keep the phone and use it until it's paid off.. Then get it carrier/network unlocked would be my suggestion.
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I don't like a lot of things that deal with not having root.
Google and Samsung push are trying to take over my phone, even though I have a lot of stuff disabled. I just found out my location is full on, and I always have it turned off or set to minimal.
I even had some data usage and never turned data on... am 100% running on wi-fi. And now Samsung's keyboard is active and can't be disabled.
Seems to me that I would like to stock load what I originally had when I first received the phone. I have never taken any updates and get nagged a lot.
But, like you said it isn't mine to root yet! But gimminies, I mean give me a break... I can't even side-load anymore. And that's gonna smart quite a bit.
I have entertained the idea of upgrading to a newer phone, but that would probably result in digging my hole deeper and even harder to get out of. I have 1-1/2 years left to go on my phone, or just flat buy it out while it is still worth something.
Oh, and I have never been able to back up my phone without spilling all of my information to Google or Samsung -- that's the way they like it!
So I have been running without a backup for a year now, and I don't like it. Sure, I have almost everything pics & stuff on hard drive, but my apps, text messages, phone book, etc. I don't.
I'm thinking I would like to take screen pics of my apps & contacts, etc. and start all over. If only I knew of a sure way of gaining 100% control over my phone, I would do it!
But like you say, it might make more sense to just pay it off and then sell it and be rid of it.
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I don't like a lot of things that deal with not having root.
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Your not the only one... but if that is the case then it would seem that samsung has pretty much gotten on the ball and took care of the exploits that would allow root. While in one sense it's a bummer for those who want to root, but in the other they are making devices that aren't as exploitable (which is actually a good thing).
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I even had some data usage and never turned data on... am 100% running on wi-fi. And now Samsung's keyboard is active and can't be disabled.
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Did you turn off roaming data? If you did then it would not have connected to the roaming data.. Mine never does unless I have it turned on. Also if your sending and recieving MMS messages this would use mobile data, so check your MMS settings for roaming auto retrieve.
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Oh, and I have never been able to back up my phone without spilling all of my information to Google or Samsung -- that's the way they like it!
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This whole cloud backup thing has been around for a long time and is not a Samsung or Google thing. Microsoft Windows, Apple devices, Amazon devices all do the same thing. It's convenient for many and for those who are paranoid (or just don't want to use cloud backup) you don't have to use cloud backup services.
You can use smartswitch and make a backup of what is on the phone on your computer. You can save your contacts to the device only and you can export those contacts to a .vcf file... so you can later import them if you get a different phone (or factory data reset).
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So I have been running without a backup for a year now, and I don't like it. Sure, I have almost everything pics & stuff on hard drive, but my apps, text messages, phone book, etc. I don't.
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Check out Smartswitch
https://account.samsung.com/membership/terms/privacypolicy
I just did... their privacy policy is that I have no privacy. So I am back to square one and I feel better off NOT backing anything up both by their services and/or their software.
I have no active accounts with the goog, or samsung.
I plan on keeping it this way.
I guess my only question would be if I did a hard reset, and because I have never allowed any updates, would I be able to get back to day one when I first got the phone and be able to start from scratch?
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I guess my only question would be if I did a hard reset, and because I have never allowed any updates, would I be able to get back to day one when I first got the phone and be able to start from scratch?
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If you did a factory data reset your phone would erase all your data and apps from the phone and all settings restored to factory defaults. You would have to go through the setup process again and restore your data (and make what ever changes, disable what apps you need too, misc customizations) which ever way you are going to do so.
I only mention this because I do not know what firmware your running or what was on the phone when you originally bought it. This part may or may not apply in your case, but in case it does... The only thing about a factory data reset is it does not change what firmware is installed on the phone. If you have the latest android pie installed then that is what will be on the phone once the factory data reset is completed.
I unlocked developer mode and it's just not there in the options. I have T-mobile US carrier. Model number is SM-A526U and I'm on Android 12 if that matters
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Looks like I already told you you don't have access to it with a branded US phone. ^^
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Would flashing the CSC to a different region work?
changing the date like in this video wont work either?
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You can try but I think its only available for carrier free phones.
You can also try to use an expensive paid service I won't name, but there is no guaranty it will work and you could be in trouble with your phone carrier.
Maybe someone else will contradict me...
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i just got off the phone with my carrier and they told me i need to meet 3 requirements:
1. have my phone paid off
2. have 40 days of service
3. have current service
So i got this phone under a promotion where I only pay $100 but its over the course of 24months combined with my monthly service billing. I asked if i could just pay it off now but they have this complicated credit system where, well i won't get into it. point is i can't unlock it right now. But she did say I can call back in 3 months after 3 billing cycles and the credit issue should be fixed and 40 days would have passed and they can unlock it then.
I just activated the phone yesterday and I wanted to root it before personalizing it so i wont have to start over later. Also I need to install PDAnet to hide my tethering so i can use unlimited wifi on my PC. as far as im aware PDAnet doesnt require a root tho right?
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Arobase40 said:
You can try but I think its only available for carrier free phones.
You can also try to use an expensive paid service I won't name, but there is no guaranty it will work and you could be in trouble with your phone carrier.
Maybe someone else will contradict me...
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I will do it for $1 million and the only guarantee I will offer is that your carrier will be pissed!
I have the same issue on my A526U that the OEM Unlock is missing in the Developer Settings. My phone is fully paid off, in service for over 1 year is currently active with service. Are you saying the carrier can enable this option for me? I kinda doubt it. Is there any other way?
easyxpress said:
I have the same issue on my A526U
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"U" variant is U.S. phone
U.S. Samsung phones have had their bootloaders permanently locked, which means OEM Unlock will not appear for you
greenteaandroid said:
i just got off the phone with my carrier and they told me i need to meet 3 requirements:
1. have my phone paid off
2. have 40 days of service
3. have current service
So i got this phone under a promotion where I only pay $100 but its over the course of 24months combined with my monthly service billing. I asked if i could just pay it off now but they have this complicated credit system where, well i won't get into it. point is i can't unlock it right now. But she did say I can call back in 3 months after 3 billing cycles and the credit issue should be fixed and 40 days would have passed and they can unlock it then.
I just activated the phone yesterday and I wanted to root it before personalizing it so i wont have to start over later. Also I need to install PDAnet to hide my tethering so i can use unlimited wifi on my PC. as far as im aware PDAnet doesnt require a root tho right?
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They're most likely talking about network unlocking and not actually bootloader unlocking.
BL unlocking is not something a carrier can do freely, it's more of a Samsung decision rather than a carrier decision.
Hi all!
I bought my S23 Ultra (and a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro) in Poland, right after launch.
It was configured in PL, but with UK/British region and my Samsung account used on the device also is set to the United Kingdom.
I live in the UK but I'm not able to use Samsung Pay - after installing the app it just says it's not available yet.
I asked Samsung Support about a way to make the Samsung Wallet work, but they just said that "it won't work" as the device is from an unsupported region.
The Samsung Pay app on my Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, on the other hand, works without any issues right after installation.
I'm wondering if there is a way for me to enable this feature on this device. Maybe I should flash some "UK-based" ROM? Maybe some clever terminal command could help?
My current OneUI version:
One UI version: 5.1
• Current version: S918BXXU1AWC8/S918BOXM1AWC8/ S918BXXU1AWC8
• Security patch level: 1 April 2023
Thanks a lot in advance for your help!
There's several guides on here, even for this device, on how to change your CSC to a compatible region. That should fix your problem.
Why not to use google wallet with G pay?
spart0n said:
There's several guides on here, even for this device, on how to change your CSC to a compatible region. That should fix your problem.
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Thanks! I'll take a look!
aureum said:
Why not to use google wallet with G pay?
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Well, for a couple of reasons:
1) Google Pay is much less reliable than Samsung Pay
2) Samsung Pay gives you a nice handy shortcut to launch it from the lock screen without the need to use corner apps shortcuts
3) Samsung Pay offers features like Transport Card in the UK
4) I just prefer the UI and it loads faster
I do not have to open gpay, just light up the screen to pay, also you can add all loyalty cards, tickets etc but probably just self preferences.
It's not possible, since Samsung double check your country with the device's country to avoid this.
Not a problem since I've been always using Wallet (ex GPay).
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It's not possible, since Samsung double check your country with the device's country to avoid this.
Not a problem since I've been always using Wallet (ex GPay).
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Well, it is. I just changed my CSC to INS (India) and Samsung Pay (or Wallet? I've lost track at this point) is working! I just need to add a card and check if I can pay.
musek said:
Well, it is. I just changed my CSC to INS (India) and Samsung Pay (or Wallet? I've lost track at this point) is working! I just need to add a card and check if I can pay.
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Let us know if It's working.
Could be a solution
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Let us know if It's working.
Could be a solution
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It does. I was able to add a card to Samsung Wallet.
The process is a bit tricky since the device have to be rooted which can be risky and can affect your warranty.
Do follow the steps accordingly:
Root the Phone
Download and Install Samsung Pay APK
Install any VPN and Change your current location
*This should enable Samsung Pay*
Next, Add your Payment Card
After adding you will be able to make payment using Samsung Pay
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The process is a bit tricky since the device have to be rooted which can be risky and can affect your warranty.
Do follow the steps accordingly:
Root the Phone
Download and Install Samsung Pay APK
Install any VPN and Change your current location
*This should enable Samsung Pay*
Next, Add your Payment Card
After adding you will be able to make payment using Samsung Pay
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Samsung pay with a rooted phone ???
balavigneshyolo said:
The process is a bit tricky since the device have to be rooted which can be risky and can affect your warranty.
Do follow the steps accordingly:
Root the Phone
Download and Install Samsung Pay APK
Install any VPN and Change your current location
*This should enable Samsung Pay*
Next, Add your Payment Card
After adding you will be able to make payment using Samsung Pay
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Well, simply changing the CSC worked and it doesn't require a root.
I don't think that rooting a phone to be able to use it for payments isn't the best idea.
aureum said:
Why not to use google wallet with G pay?
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I'm late to this reply but gpay and Samsung pay are totally different technologies. Samsung pay works on most card swipe terminals without needing the merchant to have compatible hardware, the magnetic stuff for Samsung pay mimics the magnetic strip on a card. Gpay requires the merchant to update their pos terminals to include gpay hardware.
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I'm late to this reply but gpay and Samsung pay are totally different technologies. Samsung pay works on most card swipe terminals without needing the merchant to have compatible hardware, the magnetic stuff for Samsung pay mimics the magnetic strip on a card. Gpay requires the merchant to update their pos terminals to include gpay hardware.
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It used be, the MST support got dropped two years ago
raul6 said:
It used be, the MST support got dropped two years ago
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Could you please elaborate more. I don't understand. Are you saying that Google wallet also works on any terminal?
tiho5 said:
Could you please elaborate more. I don't understand. Are you saying that Google wallet also works on any terminal?
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No, just that Samsung wallet has dropped support for MST starting with S21. So, less support for terminals
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No, just that Samsung wallet has dropped support for MST starting with S21. So, less support for terminals
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Thanks. I've never bothered using Samsung pay or Google wallet. I have these days set up Google wallet and wondering now which is better.
So they are basically the same more or less, right? Or Samsung pay has some advantages?
tiho5 said:
Thanks. I've never bothered using Samsung pay or Google wallet. I have these days set up Google wallet and wondering now which is better.
So they are basically the same more or less, right? Or Samsung pay has some advantages?
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Earlier Samsung Pay was better because of MST support but as said above it was dropped couple of years ago. Now GPay is working fine even on rooted device.
dr.ketan said:
Earlier Samsung Pay was better because of MST support but as said above it was dropped couple of years ago. Now GPay is working fine even on rooted device.
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Yes, it does work for me on your ROM. I just needed to know if Google wallet can be used on less terminals compared to Samsung pay. Looks like it's the same. Thank you.