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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] worldwidepmp:
I didn't root my V10 when I had it. First Android phone where I didn't have a need to do it. I got 7 hours of SOT with this phone yesterday. I think I'm over the whole rooting thing. I was doing it mostly to block ads anyway.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] v2.2v:
My Nexus 6P came today. Heading to Verizon. Not going to a LG. If Samsung is locking up on EVERY carrier...then to the Nexus I go. Also no need for me to be on T-Mobile any more. This has really disappointed me :/ Samsung has cost T-Mobile another customer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] UnixSlayer:
The pros, and cons....

http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/sa...es-improved-but-with-a-few-drawbacks.html

Sent from my unrooted SM-G935T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jackscagnetti:
I have thought about it but am hopeful it will be unlocked with in the next month or two.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] UnixSlayer:
Government requests unlocks from Google....

http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/goo...160401_STR2L1&dni=315257442&rni=29514916

Sent from my unrooted SM-G935T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] brandonp213:
Speak for yourself i couldn't care less about saying my phone is rooted i religiously use viper
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Xileforce:
The LG is unlockable, HTC 10 probably will be too. Unlocking the bootloader is incredibly hard. Considering the actual lock is encrypted by AES I believe, which has never been cracked in its existence, hoping to break that is impossible without quantum computing. That means you have to look for alternative ways to get around that, which is incredibly difficult, especially when you don't even have root access.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] messiahfreedom:
LG not unlocked? I see you LG :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] dynospectrum:
I'm selling mine and I bought the international variant.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] bhagiratha:
Yea but doesn't viper require root to work?

<\axi6ne8us>[SM-G935T]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] brandonp213:
Of course it does my point was I don't want root just to say I have root I actually use it for things
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Richieboy67:
I can get by without a custom rom or kernel but I can't stand T-Mobile bloatware.

I'm hesitant about buying any phone right now but I'm in need.

What are the odds that someone will be able to unlock the bootloader at some point in the next few months?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] bhagiratha:
There are plenty of hackers in the forums, have some patience. Every code can be cracked!

<\axi6ne8us>[SM-G935T]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] grmcrkrs:
I sold mine. The step from S6 to S7 was slight, and only incremental. I went back to the t-mobile Note 4 which was a "real" phone.... one that I can be happy with.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] MadMaxx:
I got an S7 Edge after years with iPhones (3GS to 6 Plus). I was a jailbreaker, too, so customizing was/is important to me. The locked bootloader isn't a big issue, at least not yet. Since installing Nova Launcher and Package Disabler, I've managed to kill the Samsung bloatware and other apps I don't want. My biggest adjustment has been the edge screen. It's really sensitive. I'm constantly launching apps inadvertently. Kind of annoying, to be honest. I plan on JUMPing to the Note 6 once it's released.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] ad78:
I just gave up. Sold mine and went to BB and grabbed the 6p. Oh boy, in my first hour owning it its already bootloader unlocked and I loaded the pure nexus ROM.

Good luck guys.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] v2.2v:
Did the same :/ heading to Verizon tomorrow to switch carriers. No root = equals no reason to be with T-Mobile (where I live). I wish everyone luck because the S7E is great phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] sweets55:
I use to be a flash whore until I got my Note 5 that I ended up giving to the wife and got a S7 Edge. I got tired of spending the time and messing with my phone flashing Roms. At times it was more hassle then what it was worth at least for me it was. I like using Samsung Pay and getting free things so I don't care about the locked bootloader. I'm loving the S7 Edge especially battery life. I'm fine with stock and I'm good on Netflix until March of 2018. lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jonathan3579:
That program is still around? I've been trying to get in it for years.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Rydah:
Same here

Sent Via My Samsung S7 Edge
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] BLK♤Ninja:
Yes it is it never left just actively send them a email of interest that's how I got on years ago
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] alex2792:
No, it's a great phone regardless and since Samsung browser allows content blockers I don't really need root. Plus, I actually use Samsung pay so I wouldn't root anyways since that would permanently disable it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jackscagnetti:
i also find the extremely annoying and didn't have this problem in my prior android phone.

it doesn't work with most credit cards or merchants.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] anactoraaron:
Have you even tried to use Samsung pay? I have several credit cards and all but 1 works. Only place I haven't been able to pay with it was the gas station. Any merchant that accepts credit cards where you can swipe a card will work. I've bought groceries, bought my fast wireless charger at best buy (which is $20 off this week), and even surprised the chick when I took my kids to Chuck e cheese when I used it to pay there. She was sure it wouldnt work (but not sure enough to wager some extra game credits lol), but it did indeed work.

/on topic

I am in the camp now that I'm not really caring so much about BL unlock as I use Samsung pay so often now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jackscagnetti:
i was using Andriod pay because Samsung pay doesn't accept discover card but have yet to get it to work once. I guess i could use my bank of america card with Samsung pay but I hate that bank with a passion.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] md1008:
HTC 10 looks promising.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] king3opobn:
It's only for FRP.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] king3opobn:
Some hope.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] will6316:
does the int'l version lte work tmobile if so i'm returning mine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] sonkameja:
I suffered enough with Verizon version of the galaxy note 3, never again .... I'm returning now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] duvalbmarley:
Yes it will work but you will lose wifi calling and volte just a heads up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] daneurysm:
Anyone who buys a brand new device on the launch day (or before) should expect nothing but that device. I'm a little disappointed but not terribly. I knew this could (and eventually would) happen.

Keep up the hashtag campaign. Be sure to put a period in front of [MENTION=3373379]JohnLeger[/MENTION]e to make sure it's seen publicly.

Anyone who still remembers the Sprint HTC Evo3D bootloader debacle will remember that HTC capitulated in a matter of days and came up with an unlocking program for us. (an exploit came out before that, but, still...don't ever expect that to happen again.)

Be tasteful, be respectful, be poignant. Use #uncarrier for more reach. Point out that HTC did it for Sprint customers...maybe also point out that Samsung clearly benefits and appreciates the value of the developer community because THEY HIRED #Cyanogen himself, ffs.

Failing this? I'll never buy another Samsung device ever again...I may even stray from T-Mobile. I can buy a Nexus device...for MUCH cheaper...T-Mobile gets none of that money, margins however slim. And I can take it to whatever carrier I wish. On a whim. I won't be shackled to their service with a device payment contract. I can leave whenever I want.

If this isn't resolved I'll just be returning this, getting their cheapest flip phone, paying it off in full, buying a Nexus 6P and going with Googles whateverthehellitscalled white-label dual Sprint/T-Mobile/Wifi service.

Remember, in this fight, JL is our biggest leverage on Samsung. We don't have to be epic in numbers, but we do have to be LOUD, VOCAL and furthermore, SOUND CORRECT IN OUR ASSERTIONS. We have to make sense. There is a whole internet that could start paying attention to that. They don't want that.

Unload the boot lockers!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] highaltitude:
Crap, I just bought one on Swappa yesterday with the thought Tmobile had an unlocked bootloader. That's how I bought my S5 too. I run AT&T sim in my S5. Not very happy about this news right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] will6316:
Good enough for me I barely used those anyway I hold phone maybe for 1 more week

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I don't use wf calling vlte anyway
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] buckmaster1967:
Well that sucks. I am on AT&T. Put in an order for a s7 edge and a plan on T Mobile. Planed to have it unlocked in 40 days. Just checked, order still progressing. Just well cancel it and pick one up at the local AT&T.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] g1-and-only:
I had the same problem with my palm touching to sides but one option you can use until your case comes (which fixes the problem) you can use screen shrink by dragging from the top corner.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] osmosizzz:
From what I've seen (band wise) it does, but it's not band 12 certified so it won't connect to band 12 which is a critical band for tmobile now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] AngioNicholai:
Sold mine earlier today and got a 6P. I didn't want to but maybe when root is obtained ill come back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] md1008:
not returning, but will sell the 2 phones plus get the rebate. Really disapointed I really like this phone. I could deal with not having root, but knowing that Android N will be 6 months away from when Google releases from prime time(not just the dev. preview) and a year from when Android O is release. I find this is more restrictive than Apple, at least iphone you can still jailbreak (to the best of my knowledge) and you at least get timely updates.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Angel0fDeath:
Exactly. I jumped from the V10. I like this phone more overall. My 3 jumps reset in June so I'm good too. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] kappatau808:
i tried rooting cause from what i read changing kernels and roms could help improve battery life,but thats about it. battery life is pretty good so far. i really don't have issues with ROMs. give me a few days and i get used to it. i could return it if i wanted to but there isnt much in terms of choices. go for s6? i traded s6 for s7 edge. i think im starting to grow out of the keeping my face glued to my phone phase. hell im starting to use facebook less and less now. i think thats a good thing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] surge27:
Havent received my preorder yet but just saw this thread. Kinda disappointing bootloader is locked with Tmobiles history of having past Galaxys unlocked. Anyone know if any devs are interested in getting S7/S7E? Maybe theres still hope?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] 2k10MBC300SPT:
I'm really having a hard time making a decision to return my S7E as well! For a second there, I thought I was in a VZW thread..Locked Bootloader!! That's a scary thought...Anyways, I never thought that Tmo/Sam would do this to us! GSM phones in my opinion should NEVER have Locked BL. Then again, who the hell cares about about what we as the consumers say Right!! We're the ones who make this Gigantic companies all their money and no matter how they disappoint us, we still stay with them...I guess it's our choice to do so and cannot be too pissed off at them..I still have my N5 and I guess there's a reason I did not do a trade in w/tmo nor sell it when I got the S7E. I have until 3/29 to return mine because I pre-ordered mine with Tmo rep and that buys me an extra 6 days (20 days as opposed to 14 if bought from a store) to return it if I choose...Hopefully our GREAT devs here figure out something in the next few days and we could all enjoy this fine device the way we should... Keep the guys!!

On a side Note, I have not seen much love regarding roms for the N5 either..I guess a lot of devs are waiting for Marshmallow to finally drop..It's very sad how older devices get a new OS/update before a new device does..idk how that makes any sense:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Jacosta:
Any one with a Twitter go post on John Legere's Page and Samsung Mobile US. The more people we have on social media the better chance we have at Tmobile/Samsung doing something about it. Be sure to add #FreetheS7 #FreetheS7Edge #Bootloadergate
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] patt2k:
I saw it does support all LTE bands even 12. But I think Samsung Pay won't work and no wifi calling. You can always use Vonage or some other Internet VOIP apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] 3pcssuits:
Root not available is a big deal but not a deal breaker for me, I have been nothing but impressed with this phone since day one. If and when root comes available I'll explore that option (really love samasung pay) but till then this phone is a keeper.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] messiahfreedom:
Considering I don't care at all for touchwiz or samsung pay and root being a deal breaker for me, I just might sell or return mine and get a 6p instead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Rydah:
I've rooted every Android device I've ever owned but this device is great out of the box. Not a deal breaker for me. Although I'm not opposed to having root. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] md1008:
This is why more than ever they should bring back the Google Play edition. In 2013 most phones could still be rooted. Plus now that they have google fi, this could possibly expand what devices are supported on fi

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The biggest problem with GPE was they were too expensive. Going forward they should allow us to finance the phone like every carrier now a days
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] m1xmstr:
Another option to consider (which I am doing) is the following:

T-Mobile (BOGO) Buy one get one S7 event ~ I think this ends on 03/18/2016

(1) Wife got a new S7 Edge (She loves it btw)

(1) I got the S7 Edge

***Had to open a new line I will port my old number to Google Voice ($20) and then have it ring my hangouts app on my new line***

-Sell my other mobile on eBay (Note 4 should net $289.00+)

-Wait for my pre-paid Mastercard for $800.00

-Pay off my S7 Edge

-Sell my S7 Edge on eBay (Should net $795.00+)

-Take money from S7 sale and pay off my wifes phone. (profit)

-Get (2) VR Gear headsets... (sell one on eBay)

Conclusion:

-My wife gets a brand new phone (She actually likes it too, huge plus!)

-My actual T-mobile bill will go down in the end as we were still paying $18.00 /m for her S5 + 10.00 for Jump {New bill will only be $12.00 /m for jump (after all this rigmarole)}

-I'll be able to get another phone (Maybe a Nexus 6p 'Not keen on no wireless charging and no IR blaster'

bogo = profit
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] eduardmc:
I have my nexus 6p in one hand and my gs7 edge other hand. Still debating in which one to keep. Is a hard desicion. Gs7 is great crazy fast and smooth. This is the first time im not complaining about touchwiz. Build quality is the best i have seen. Screen look out of this world. Not really better than the nexus 6p just more true to life. Super amoled are so attach to the front glass that it really look 3d. Nexus 6p amoled looks great but u can see that is not that close to the front screen. I love my nexus 6p with new update. 7 hour sot, doesnt get hot, super smooth and fast. Galaxy s7 edge and lock bootloader is not a problem. I really wanted adaway which is almost a most for me. But is the slow samsung update, didnt like what they did with marshmallow and note 5.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] duvalbmarley:
If one of the lines is on jump you don't get the bogo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] m1xmstr:
I was told if we were on Jump 'on demand' it did not work...

Calling T-mobile now...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] duvalbmarley:
Yeah it states that both phones have to be EIP in terms and conditions...let us know what they say
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] m1xmstr:
OK confirmed with T-Mobile :

Phones have to be on the 'normal' Jump plan which is EIP + Insurance

(Roughly $30/m for the phone + 12/m for the Jump deal)

This promotion is NOT eligible on the 'Jump on Demand' program.

***One thing I really dislike is that after you enter your promotion stuff the 'check status' does NOT update right away.

I was informed by T-mobile Customer Care that as long as you purchased the phones within the time frame (before 03/18/2016) all is well.

Hope this helps... Please note that in my post a few above I will not be doing anything until I get the prepaid Mastercard...

Cheers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] pwrmedia:
Not a deal breaker for me - I've still got a few Nexus phones to satisfy my rooting desires. Using Android/Samsung Pay took precedent over rooting this phone this time around.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] id10terrordfw:
Yup, going back. Can't stand ads, and I hate persistent notifications. Going back to the Note 5. Let me block ads by host file and I'll never root again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] PsychoKilla666:
Keeping it, but selling the 2nd free S7E from T-Mo BOGO and buying an LG G5

Fingers crossed for either or both getting some Custom ROM Love
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] AKW:
Seriously considering it. I've got until the 18th to decide so there's no updates in that time, I think I might send it back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] raw2000j:
im on the first jump will it work?Do i have to open a new line?can i just use jump on another line to get it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] duvalbmarley:
you can use the first jump just not Jump on demand and you must also activate a new line
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Pyperkub:
Firefox with uBlock works great for a browser with Adblocking. Not sure if that will do it for you though... my biggest problem with this is that Samsung has a poor history of updating phones for more than a year and root/custom ROMs are usually pretty necessary after the 1st year or so. With Jump, I'll give it some time to shake out...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] id10terrordfw:
Not worried about a browser, it's third party apps. They're terrible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Destinatus:
I'm waiting on my BOGO rebate.

Will use that to get a Nexus 6p or LG G5, and the balance will pay off one phone and sell it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] SlapYoSelf:
I'll be keeping mine although Im pissed I can't root at will. I haven't really felt the urge to root this beast tho. At least I got the 6p on standby when I get the urge to flash something?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] LowaEastSide:
Thats why i STILL have My T-Mobile Note 3 ,This Devices has the MOST Development I've EVER Seen, I LOVE My Note 3 ,As for LOCKING the BOOT LOADER, T-MOBILE/SAMSUNG "WTF ARE YOU THINKING"..!!! I Honestly thought T-Mobile and Sprint where with us And Understood we the Consumers are the ones that Buy these devices and should have FULL Control over these Devices, Simply Because WE ARE THE ONES the spent OUR HARD EARNED CASHHH to purchase it, so we should have the say so in what we want to do with it, if I wish to Completely Wipe out the Operating System Using TWRP and stair at a Black Screen is my decision and right cause I PAID For the Devices, for them to take this away from us is a WRONG that T-Moble/Samsung MUST Make Right...,!!!!!!! GIVE US BACK OUR UNLOCKED DEVICES, Hence, When Andriod Dropped with the G1, it was ment to be + Stay Open Source, without ANY restrictions... I AM PISSED OFF, And i KNOW I AM NOT ALONE...!!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] flipq88:
Damn, I really hope root is attainable in some way. I don't care too much about flashing roms, just the adblock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] 2k10MBC300SPT:
LES, I fully agree. No carrier should LIMIT any options on the devices that consumers buy. Especially when a device is purchased at full retail price. that's a lot of money and then being LOCKED out from doing what you want to do with the device. I am really contemplating on getting a Nexus 6p but I need to do some more research w/the pros/cons of each. the S7E is a phenomenal device but SAMMY needs to fall back w/the CONTROL factor:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] CWick4141:
Well I lied... Even though the device is still great completely stock I just boxed it up to take back to tmobile.. I still have 10 days so I'll just leave it alone until then... Back to the 6P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] eduardmc:
Lol. Samething with me. I have been playing with both, the s7 edge and nexus 6p for 2 days now. I tries so hard to give up the nexus 6p but would always come back to it. Stock android feel so light and smooth. Google just releasee the new update for the nexus 6p which made the phone increidably responsive and fast. I really like the s7 edge but now with lock bootloader and samsung notorious of not giving us update i think im packing my s7 edge to be return for tmobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] icugotit2:
i will keep . . .

I am keeping for a few reason:

1. SD slot

2. water proof

3. good battery and having the sd 820

4. bogo,netflix,gearvr,30 giftcard

5. Camera

My biggest gripe with this phone is not having Viper since I am an audiophile. Worst comes to worst I will sell and get the xynos model. I am also concerned about getting updates. I recalled how slow things came for my n4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] sonkameja:
I am betting a form of carrier iq or other spyware is locked on our phones via boot loader
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] m1xmstr:
I'm going to hang in there for now. I PM'd ZION959 who put out CMRemix for the T-Mobile Note 4; he responded that he'd look into it.

My sell the s7 plan otherwise is in effect otherwise. Probably for the Nexus 6P

I miss custom ROMs, root#, and AdBlock

I would like to point out that the s7 is very snappy and overall I am happy with it...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jonathan3579:
Ha! We have a similar collection of devices. I've got the 6P, S7 edge, and iPhone 6s Plus. (And a M9 paperweight... It works but I'm waiting to trade it in to HTC.) *high five*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Xileforce:
For those that haven't seen. Someone started a petition. Signing it may help our cause. https://www.change.org/p/samsung-un...utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink