[Q] Any confirmation on ATT Bootloader?

YellowGTO

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Sep 26, 2013 at 7:54 AM
I haven't seen any hard evidence of a locked bootloader on Note3. I know its probably going to happen, just looking for some confirmation.
 
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Sep 27, 2013 at 1:16 AM
designgears said:
I can confirm it is locked.

ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-N900A
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
kNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

YellowGTO, get out! ;)
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Thanks put in the order for T-Mobile (I am on ATT network)..Hopefully the bootloader is unlocked. I need unfettered development instead of going through many hoops even if it is not cracked.
 
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Sep 29, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Unlocking TOBILE

I want to buy the NOTE 3 when it comes out - I Won't buy it from ATT Because of the Locked Bootloader (I am sure it is going to be locked and considering no one has found a way to unlock the S4 since ATT relocked the Bootloader with their latest update, I don't think the ATT will be unlocked anytime soon , so I will buy it elsewhere but I am curious if anyone knows - If I buy a NOTE 3 from TMOBILE - will they just let me buy the phone and not activate it? So I can ultimately get it unlocked and moved to ATT?

Any thoughts anyone?
 
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mocsab said:
I want to buy the NOTE 3 when it comes out - I Won't buy it from ATT Because of the Locked Bootloader (I am sure it is going to be locked and considering no one has found a way to unlock the S4 since ATT relocked the Bootloader with their latest update, I don't think the ATT will be unlocked anytime soon , so I will buy it elsewhere but I am curious if anyone knows - If I buy a NOTE 3 from TMOBILE - will they just let me buy the phone and not activate it? So I can ultimately get it unlocked and moved to ATT?

Any thoughts anyone?
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If its gets confirmed that tmobile version would work with ATT lte, then
- Get a non commitment monthly plan from tmobile and would cancel the contract once i get the device.
- It will be 199( up front price) + 21x24 monthly payments + 10 ( for sim) + tax = 713 + tax = appr.760 Plus I might have to pay part of the monthly amount.
- The downsides is You get a credit hit

What are the other options
- T mobile has not released the prepaid plan... But if they do , this would be best option but , i do not see it happening..
- Buy it from a third party like negri...
- Or get it from ebay
 
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Sep 30, 2013 at 2:37 AM
I thought the AT&T and Tmo n3's were effectively the same model engineering \ rf wise and only differed in some software tweaks and cosmetic issues. It was only one model that went through the FCC and also the bands claimed match for both. Probably saves both of them some money not having a different RF package developed making them essentially the same sku. Given tmo roams on at&t (albeit rarely these days) it make sense :)
aalupatti said:




- It will be 199( up front price) + 21x24 monthly payments + 10 ( for sim) + tax = 613 + tax = appr.660 Plus I might have to pay part of the monthly amount.
- The downsides is You get a credit hit
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199+(21x24)+10 = 713 plus tax :)

They also demand payment in full for any phone if you terminate your line. They actually plaster it all over their site, inbetween each line of 3 phones in the shop it says.

IF YOU FINANCE YOUR DEVICE AND CANCEL WIRELESS SERVICE, REMAINING BALANCE ON PHONE BECOMES DUE.

You can pay full price for it if you want and just walk away if all you want is the phone. They will charge you for the remainder of the month, no prorating but other than that no contract.
 
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richym82 said:
I thought the AT&T and Tmo n3's were effectively the same model engineering \ rf wise and only differed in some software tweaks and cosmetic issues. It was only one model that went through the FCC and also the bands claimed match for both. Probably saves both of them some money not having a different RF package developed making them essentially the same sku. Given tmo roams on at&t (albeit rarely these days) it make sense :)





199+(21x24)+10 = 713 plus tax :)

They also demand payment in full for any phone if you terminate your line. They actually plaster it all over their site, inbetween each line of 3 phones in the shop it says.

IF YOU FINANCE YOUR DEVICE AND CANCEL WIRELESS SERVICE, REMAINING BALANCE ON PHONE BECOMES DUE.

You can pay full price for it if you want and just walk away if all you want is the phone. They will charge you for the remainder of the month, no prorating but other than that no contract.
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But u still take the credit hit.

To me the best option now is negri

Ps. Thanks for the correction

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