Nokia 6 on Amazon USA

[Bob Coxner]

Amazon is selling two versions, one with ads for $179 and one without ads for $229. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether the ads version will get OS upgrades and security updates at the same time as the non-ad version? The main reason I'm looking to buy one is the promise of fast upgrades/updates. I'd like to save $50 but not if it means Amazon has to approve upgrades/updates before releasing them.

https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Unlocked-T-Mobile-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B071VZKDDP/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?

 

[el_mariachi_4]

I was wondering the same thing, but to me I am going to get the non-ad version. I know myself and have a feeling the ad's will affect the performance as well as annoy me to no end

 

[Bob Coxner]

I've had an ad version Amazon phone before (Moto G4) and the ads were totally not a problem. If you have a persistent notification, such as a weather report, then the ad is just about 1/3 inch tall and the width of the screen. After awhile you even forget there are ads. They're only on the lockscreen, so no effect on performance. With the G4 the bootloader was locked on the ads version (to prevent people from removing the ads) and probably will be as well on the Nokia 6. What I don't know is whether OS upgrades and security updates will be affected on the ads version.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...zon-prime-exclusive-moto-g4-cant-be-unlocked/

 

[jorgeren]

model number of Amazon USA phone

Hi all,

Does anybody know which is the model number (TA-XXXX) from the Nokia 6 sold in Amazon USA?

Thanks!

 

[el_mariachi_4]

Hi all,

Does anybody know which is the model number (TA-XXXX) from the Nokia 6 sold in Amazon USA?

Thanks!

somebody posted it in the News subforum:

I have the $179 Prime Offers version and it's a TA-1025 with dual sim support. I suspect the one without Prime Offers is the same.

 

[matthewtech770]

Hi all,

Does anybody know which is the model number (TA-XXXX) from the Nokia 6 sold in Amazon USA?

Thanks!

It's the TA-1025 I got mine from Amazon on Friday

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somebody posted it in the News subforum:

hello I have the TA -1025 from Amazon and I have a problem when the phone is booting up I noticed a small red pixel on the display should I return to Amazon for a replacement phone other than that there are no other problems with is got it on Friday by UPS:laugh:

 

[el_mariachi_4]

It's the TA-1025 I got mine from Amazon on Friday

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hello I have the TA -1025 from Amazon and I have a problem when the phone is booting up I noticed a small red pixel on the display should I return to Amazon for a replacement phone other than that there are no other problems with is got it on Friday by UPS:laugh:

I saw a couple of negative reviews on amazon, they were talking about screen discoloration as well. I would contact amazon and see what they tell you.

Unfortunately it looks like they are sold out of the ad free phones

 

[rojocapo]

I have two Moto G5 Plus Amazon Prime with ads The updates non-existent compared to the non-Amazon retail version of the same phone. The bootloaders are not unlockable if you buy the ad version, not even of you pay the extra $50 after the fact.
If you want a decent phone with fast updates, get a used Nexus 6P on Swappa.

 

[matthewtech770]

I saw a couple of negative reviews on amazon, they were talking about screen discoloration as well. I would contact amazon and see what they tell you.

Unfortunately it looks like they are sold out of the ad free phones

I got the ad free version and the red pixel that's out is only noticed on black portion of a website so for the price I paid it's not worth returning and getting replacement with more problems:laugh:

 

[dude2509]

Would anyone like a son.. Free to good home

Removed question due to Amazon + Nokia agreeing to take phone back and reflash it while sending me a replacement.

 

[matthewtech770]

do anyone on hear know how to enter recovery mode on this phone thanks

 

[dude2509]

do anyone on hear know how to enter recovery mode on this phone thanks

Ye to enter recovery mode some information say to press volume down + power while off and some say volume up + power however that did not work for me.
The only way I was able to do it was to follow these steps.

• Enable USB debugging option from setting>developer option>. (To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.)
• Download ADB and fastboot driver and install it on your PC.
• Connect your phone to the computer with USB
• Open CMD from ADB location folder (Go to ADB install location and hit alt+D then type cmd in address bar and hit enter)
• Test the connectivity using the following command: adb devices
• You should get the following: List of devices attached …………………… device
• From here to get into recovery mode use the following command: adb reboot recovery

I will say be very careful while in adb as to what you type and make sure everything is correct before you do so.
Rather than follow this it may be easier to for you to just google "How to enter recovery mode using adb" and follow instructions there.

 

[kanakarkku]

do anyone on hear know how to enter recovery mode on this phone thanks

Keep USB cable connected either through computer or through power supply, restart your device. Hold volume down + power while device starting, you should see plenty of options, which are NOT usable at this moment.

I saw so many people are messing with this Nokia 6 device hoping that they could root it ?? Just to let you guys know, it's not possible yet to root this device. Without root you can't flash anything on it..

In my opinion, whoever is in struck during flashing/updating something using some images, bricked their device temporarily. You just need to wait until we get things done with rooting method for this.

 

[duchuymobile]

Yeah, I had it

 

[imna357]

Got this phone today, but WiFi can't connect to our open network in the Office, it's not even showing the network, while my Sony Xperia Z4 is connected and so is my LG TABLET. Have you guys even experienced this, or it's just my unit? Thanks

 

[aNorthernSoul]

Keep USB cable connected either through computer or through power supply, restart your device. Hold volume down + power while device starting, you should see plenty of options, which are NOT usable at this moment.

I saw so many people are messing with this Nokia 6 device hoping that they could root it ?? Just to let you guys know, it's not possible yet to root this device. Without root you can't flash anything on it..

In my opinion, whoever is in struck during flashing/updating something using some images, bricked their device temporarily. You just need to wait until we get things done with rooting method for this.

I was able to flash mine. I had to as manually installing updates apparently soft bricks the phone. I was told when I bought mine it had the stock firmware on it but that was a lie.

Getting it into Emergency Download Mode in order to flash it is a bit of a pain though. I just wish I was able to get the stock firmware from Nokia to put on it like every other major phone company provides.

 

[yazwas]

I was able to flash mine. I had to as manually installing updates apparently soft bricks the phone. I was told when I bought mine it had the stock firmware on it but that was a lie.

Getting it into Emergency Download Mode in order to flash it is a bit of a pain though. I just wish I was able to get the stock firmware from Nokia to put on it like every other major phone company provides.

So I got the amazon prime Nokia 6 a few days ago, and seeing the other posts say they cannot root it.

Were you able to do that, and if so, can you please share this with us.

Thanks

 

[aNorthernSoul]

So I got the amazon prime Nokia 6 a few days ago, and seeing the other posts say they cannot root it.

Were you able to do that, and if so, can you please share this with us.

Thanks

No, not root it, just flash it with a ROM. I used this:

https://xdaforums.com/nokia-6/development/problem-firmware-nokia-6-ta-1000-t3640667

 

[matthewtech770]

strange that I had the Nokia 6 from Amazon for 2 weeks now and the stuck red pixel I reported a few posts back has since gone away by itself is that normal now I see no stuck pixel on the screen

 

[aNorthernSoul]

strange that I had the Nokia 6 from Amazon for 2 weeks now and the stuck red pixel I reported a few posts back has since gone away by itself is that normal now I see no stuck pixel on the screen

Does the N6C (North American) model support the same LTE bands as the TA-1003 or does it support any different ones?