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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Greatbeach:
Unlocked phone, should I update?

I just received my new S7 Edge (from T-Mobile) from someone locally last week. I updated the phone but could not use it on AT&T until I unlocked the phone. T-Mobile would not unlock it because I was not under contract with them. I found a *service that enabled me to use the T-Mobile's unlock app to unlock and I have been rocking ever since... then I started getting this notification to do an update. The details of which mentions security... would I be at risk for this update to re-lock my phone? I don't know how often these updates come out but I don't want to worry each time.

* did not mention the service name because I don't want my first post to get deleted...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] elpindian:
From what I understand, once the phone is unlocked it is unlocked for good. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but that's the experience I've had with all my past phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
Seriously dude? We even have videos and step-by-step guides. If you found this, how could you not find the thread with the instructions to root?

Perhaps you shouldn't at all. It requires reading, following directions and some minor searching for the fine tuning.

I'm curious as to what "service" you used. Your post won't get deleted unless it's directing the forum to use something illegal or for your personal profit.

The unlock should persist even after rooting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Greatbeach:
I used cellunlocker.net I really went out on a limb trying them out but I'm glad I did. All my emails were answered but somewhat delayed. The phone was brand new, never been out of the box, but T-mobile would not unlock it for me.

Ok, so an update from T-Mobile should not be a problem you think? Not sure I want to root yet... so far it is doing everything I can think of.

Thanks for the reply!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Makave71:
Is there a volume mod for this root method ?

I wanted king rom but I'm sure it will not work since bootloader locked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
Why did you quote me on something unrelated to your question?

To answer it. Yes there is. Viper4Android. Good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] slayerh4x:
My update to PG1 keeps failing at 32% in recovery... :(

Edit: I had to use Smart Switch on my PC to get it to update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] ShrekOpher:
True My G935T is unlocked and on AT&T it stays unlocked through root process, recovery, and reinitialization.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] datnukkapenut187:
If you haven't updated to a APG1 yet do not do it. This update messed up my multitasking, to get multitasking back I have to reboot my phone, but then it disappears again later on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] neno2323:
I took the update when it came out and I've been running smooth.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] cuezaireekaa:
What do you mean 'multitasking'

Like the recents page? Or multi window, where you have two tasks on the screen at the same time.

Because I'm on pg1 and my recents are fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] cuezaireekaa:
Yeah I don't know what's up with that. Are you rooted? Do you use xposed modules ? Or any apps that are taskswitchers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] datnukkapenut187:
This is the only phone I haven't felt the need to tinker with, it's unrooted.

I think I may have solved the problem, haven't had any issues since I cleared the cache partition in recovery

Update: Recents multitasking still working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] ssgunner20:
Is there improved battery life with this update? Anyone experiance better SOT? Would like to know before i take the plunge.

PS i'm not rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] datnukkapenut187:
Recents apps not shown

The recents app display issue is back, I guess I have to clear cache partition every other day until there's a fix. I have too many things on my phone to do a factory reset right now. I'll just wait for a fix.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] sputnik767:
Same multitasking/recent apps issue here, but I am pretty sure I had it before this update. The only mod I have is Samsung Good Lock, and I actually suspect it may be at fault. I feel like I started having this issue when I installed Good Lock. But it's not frequent and a restart fixes it, so I don't mind too much.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] tyracz:
It says I cannot install it because my system had been modified...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
That's right. You need to flash stock to update to this. Then re-root.

Hope you're not on TEKXv2 ROM as it doesn't support the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] tyracz:
Exactly where I am lol.....
[Samsung Gear VR] krumbs:
I saw this listing on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gea...ttery-and-Wireless-Charger-Mod-/291811471587?

But there is no mention of which version of Gear VR this will work on. I have the Innovator's Edition released for the Note 4. Would this cover fit? Do all Gear VR versions use the same dimensions for the cover?

Also, has anyone used this particular cover? Are the claims of letting you experience VR 3 times longer anywhere close to reality? Currently, my biggest problem is that I cannot go beyond 20-25 minutes before the "your phone needs to cool down" message starts popping up.
[Samsung Gear VR] Outbreak444:
I know that both versions, yours and the commercial one that I have, look different. I am unsure if it would be the same or not. If you have a 3D printer maybe you can print one out yourself though, seeing as how that's all the one you linked is. I have one myself and wouldn't mind printing one for you for free but I do not have the dimensions for the type you have.

But I can say that I, too, was having the same issue as you were until I took a few steps to reduce the heat created.

From the settings in the Gear VR I turned off wifi, disabled notifications, and turned the screen brightness down to 30%. I noticed that it improved how long I could play from about 30 minutes to about an hour and a half. I recently turned on wifi scanning and now it's back down to about 30 minutes of gameplay so I'm disabling that feature again to see if it was wifi this whole time causing it to heat up so quick, but I'm sure that is the root cause because it's the only variable that has changed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] tavito05:
New update ! Downloading right now ! View attachment 3811289
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] truckerdewd:
That started rolling out last week or late the week before but I believe it was last week

Sent from my wickedly kewl Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using my fingers. Duh!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tiffany84:
I just got the notice to. 1st I've heard of this update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
So why did you post this twice?

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/update-t3417357
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jozer99:
I went and talked to an AT&T salesperson at the local AT&T Corporate store. I told them I had a Premier account (which is true). I asked what price they could give me on a Tilt. He said:

1. The cost for Premier customers is $399, and it is manditory to get a 2 year upgrade.

2. I have to get a new SIM, I can't use my current one (which works in my Cingular 3125 just fine).

Are either of these things true? The Premier website seems to say I can get the $399 price without renewing my contract (on which I still have a year left). I don't see why I need a new SIM either.

Also, I have heard of people getting $299 from premier with no contract upgrade. If I were to bring a screenshot of the premier site with this price to the AT&T store, would they give me that price? What about Best Buy?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Lidberg:
I have a premiere account and got the phone for $299. The website said $399. I didn't HAVE to renew, but since my initial two-year contract was up in a week, I'd have to anyways.

.:Christian:.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] fun_key:
Your old simcard may work on this device, but you'd better get a new 3G sim. Not sure about the difference (I guess it allows you to connect to faster speed) and I also know it allows you to store more contact on your sim and more than 1 number for each contact (which is completely useless on a device like the kaiser btw).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Lidberg:
Plus, you don't have to pay for a new SIM card. I went in with my 8525 and told them (AT&T) I had WM6 on it and wanted to make sure I was ready for 3G (which, ironically, wasn't enabled in the Minneapolis area until yesterday - AFTER I bought my Tilt). They gave me a nice, new 3G SIM for the low, low price of $0.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jackieboy:
Its easy dont deal with salespeople, call the 1800 number speak directly with the cancellation department they have access to the best price. I simply tell them I am geting a better deal for a phone .....and if you cant give me a better deal I'm goign to cancel, dont worry you dont have to cancel, tell them you want to knwo when the last day of the billing is as cards .... i got the 8525 when it was new for 99.00 and the premier price was 299.00
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] hayaticik:
get the new sim card it is 3g capable..so it is faster data speeds..yes premiere account is online for 399 dollars but if you just update your phone and data plan you get 100$ plus 25$ instant discount..I got it for 275 plus tax..my premier account says 399 as well..just update the plan and data plan and check out..let us know how it goes..u can buty it online from the option -add a line- option which is on the main account page..

Hayati
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Doug2873:
hahahaha, NEVER, i repeat NEVER, ask for AT&T salespeople for advice on plans or requirements...I dont like to put down people for their jobs, but AT&T salespeople are straight sharks...I had my mom go in to get an 8525 yesterday, and she told me the salesperson told her that a data plan was REQUIRED with the purchase of an 8525...I mean these people are just out to rob you blind...do yourself a favor and look in the forums and talk to other ATT users (such as myself) if you need an honest opinion...anyways in regard to your question, the tilt is 399 online with premier if you are NOT due for an upgrade...if its been two years and you are due for an upgrade, go into a corporate store and let them know...because depending on your premier discount, you can get a REAL discount on the tilt without even needing to reup on your contract...I just got a tilt otd for $284 without renewing my contract because I'm a Premier client and I was due for an upgrade...hope this helps.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kms108:
it's very simple, a sale person earns more commission, if the sell the phone for more money, this is the case in hong kong, could be the same for at&t.

kms
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] snooginsguy:
Get a new SIM card but don't change your plan. I switched to the Tilt from the old 2125, and am able to still use the MediaMax plan I was on for $20 a month with no problem. Sure, I forfeited the $100 mail-in rebate by not signing up for a new data plan, but do the math - by not spending $40 a month for the PDA connect plan, I'll break even in 5 months and be ahead after that. As far as the SIM card, there shouldn't be a charge to get the 3G sim card swapped out.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] volcomnator999:
y is it that i hear about that you dont have to get a data plan With the phone??isnt that the deal?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jozer99:
I am in the middle of a two year plan already (11 months in), so I don't want to extend again right now. I think I will try the cancelation department. Any advice about what story to give them to get a good deal from them? What is the number for cancelation?

I don't have a data plan, and I don't need one (I plan to use the PDA for schedule and GPS functionality), so rebates for new data plans don't help me.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FoneJunkie:
I am not saying threatening/pretending to cancel will or won't work. However, I know that the phone reps are authorized to cancel your account and assess an ETF IF you threaten to cancel. I don't think it's something that is widely/normally done, but they do have the authority once you identify yourself and speak those magical words. Good luck with your call!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] iservealot:
I got it for 60. hehe
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mrlawyer:
I still use my blue sim card from my original ATT charter plan ($99 month unlimited) which dates back to at least 2002. I am able to connect to the 3G networks and HSPDA without the 3G sim card. Don't let the salespeople at ATT tell you that you cannot connect without upgrading your sim card, plan, etc. I've used the same ATT blue sim card with the same blue charter plan on a treo 600, treo 650, htc hermes and now the ATT Tilt. I've always been able to connect to the internet, etc. with the same blue sim card.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sirooga:
You must not be in california. They did a force switch out of all the old ATT sim cards here. There is no charge for switching out sim cards...You simply walk into a store tell them you need a new sim card and they program it for you and you walk out. simple as that. If you dont want the hassle then you can buy them on ebay for like $5 including shipping. then just call up att to activate it on your account.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mrlawyer:
I'm in Los Angeles, California. Sim works like a charm. I've been out of the State and out of the Country over the years. I have not had any problems.:cool:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] greg3d:
Do not deal with the in store sales people. They are liars. At least the ones I encountered in Los Angeles when I brought in my Unlocked TyTN II to get a plan.

I was told that I HAD to sign a 2 year contract. That they did NOT do 1 year contracts or NO contract service. I mentioned that I was not buying a phone from them, no subsidy, so I should not be locked into a contract with a hefty cancellation fee. They argued they did not do anything but 2 year contracts, and because I would be eligible for a subsidized phone I would be subject to the cancellation fee.

I signed up because I needed service. Came in the next day with AT&T's price plans for the Tilt (2 year, 1 year, and No contract prices) and showed it to them, demanded (politely) that my plan be changed to non-contract. They refused...I called them liars (not at all politely this time) in front of their customers. I walked out and later called the 800 number, and had it straightened out.

I will never deal with these people in the stores again.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] PerfAlbion:
You guys are assuming an awful lot of knowledge on the part of sales people that spend probably 80-90% of their day selling far more traditional phones to customers, probably aren't trained all that well, and likely make in the vicinity of $8-9/hr. to start. I doubt that their liars, I suspect that they couldn't actually step you through all of the options that actually are available if their lives depend on it.

The folks in the call center tend to be "better" because they're handling far more volume from people, have immediate access to a knowledgebase on-screen that provides them the right information quickly, and have backup personnel waiting in the wings to answer questions.

Maybe it'd be better to assume that the store manager can't deal with the turnover he/she has to run into, that you probably know more than they do (if you've been doing research), and ask them to try it your way politely?

I'll grant you I'd prefer the store personnel to be better trained, but I doubt there's the malice implied in the word "liar."
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] outphase:
There is a no-contract option for the post-paid service, but it does not include "promos" like m2m. Also, the rep doesn't get paid if don't get a contract, so maybe they're just playing dirty into AT&T's dirtier rules.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] fb401:
While it's true you are connecting to the HSPDA network, fact is you're not getting HSDPA speed. I JUST switched my old Blue plan to an Orange plan and I noticed a HUGE gain in internet speed.

You really don't. You can get a Media Max option for your PDA and surf the 3G airways without penalty but because PDA Personal options make more money for them they tell you that you're forced to get that instead. Don't believe them.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Doug2873:
Sorry, but these people know EXACTLY what they are doing because when I went back in and spoke with the SAME salesperson that told my mother the other day she needed a data plan with her new 8525 and told him that that just wasn't the case, he reverted on what he had said and I had a nice talk with the manager about deceiving older people who might not know as much about phone plans...

Sure AT&T salespeople don't make much money at all, but lets not play the ignorance card here. They have a job, and whether they get the proper training or not is up to them, all the materials are available online. Hell, I probably know more about AT&Ts plans than a regualar sales rep just from reading their policies online.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FoneJunkie:
Of course, the can force you into the more expensive plan in order to be eligible for their rebates... but if you do the math, you will quickly find that it's a losing money proposition for the customer. Give you $100 in rebates and charge you $20/month for the next 2 years...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Doug2873:
Nah, all you have to do is cancel the service plan once you get notice the rebate has been approved...this takes about three months, which means you come out about $40 ahead, not to mention the three previous months of data service you just essentially got for free.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jozer99:
What about the $175 cancelation fee?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FoneJunkie:
There is no ETF cancellation charge for data plans. They are considered 'add-ons' and not part of the contract, which is only for voice... with a very few exceptions - I think the iPhone plan may be one of the exceptions, but I am not sure.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sheemy:
Well I worked for att corporate for 4 years and heres what you need to do. if you go to the premeire site than you can by the phone outright for 399 with no extention of contract but if you update the plan at all they will slap you with another 2 year contract. they will send a sim out to you but dont activate it when you get it. just put your old one in the new tilt if your sim says 3g on it. thats pretty much it. going through cancellation is not going to help unless you renew then you may get a sweet deal. also as far as data goes, you can always put the unlimited medianet plan if you want to use it for data in the future. just add it yourself from your online account access. this wont qualify you for the rebate but it will save you a crap load of money compared to the pda plan for the same type of service.

I dont work for att anymore but i do work with the postoffice now and i paid 399 for mine and still have no contract. i figure i can use it and later sell it for a pretty good price on ebay when im done and not lose to much resell value. hopew this helps...

btw taking in the add from premeire to the store doesnt work because its nocontract and the store doesnt make money on it. so they wont help you out unless you renew and help the store out...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] joeonsunset:
You're saying that AT&T can cancel your account, without your permission, and charge you an ETF if you "threaten" to cancel? Sure, I haven't read my contract word-for-word, but I'd be very impressed to find the part that levies a penalty for "mentioning cancellation," "considering out loud the possibility of cancellation" or even "informing AT&T in no uncertain terms of your intent to cancel in the future" as opposed to actually cancelling. If the AT&T "cancels your account" without you giving your permission, then AT&T is dropping you, you're not dropping them.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] species8472_rules:
I friend of my has the OLD OLD AT&T SIM Card (since before Cingular/SBC purchase of ATT) and HIS works at 3G (Voice and Data).. Before we both got our Tilts, we unlocked my Hermes and tested with his old SIM Card (he will not change because he is on old ATT plan were he gets 1200 minutes for 39.00 and unlimited data for 25.00) and discovered that it works just fine. He has now had his tilt for 2 weeks and NO issues. We have confirmed that many others can also use their old pre-3G SIM with no issue. Only problem is he cannot access new features that belong to the new AT&T network such as PTT and he cannot use IE (very strange). Also, for him to use in Tilt, we had to unlock it though. I called AT&T (since he cannot because) and told them I have two Tilts, one for Domestic and the other for International. I gave them his IMEI They then provide the code for HIS Tilt (not mine). :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wickeddeus:
I got 2 Tilts today at the ATT store at Lenox in Atlanta, GA for $220.00 each with a 2 year renew contract. I do have a Premiere account which gives you 60% off on equipment. I've talked to the sales people about the online pricing and they told me that either way since I was out of contract that I would have to re-sign for 2 years. The price online is $399 because they make the full price of the phone $999 and give you 60% off that. In the retail store they made the phone a full price of $549 and give you 60% off. Total cost of both phones with tax $475 with new SIM cards.

Before going to the store I added the MediaMax 200 to both phones which are on the Family 1400 plan. When the lady in the store asked me about which plan I was going to use and told her to keep everything the same at which point she left the MediaMax package alone. From what I have read online people have been very successful using the Media plan on the 8525 and getting the unlimited data. You only have 200 sms messages but from what I understand you can get different messenger programs what will use your data not sms.

If I got everything right I should have 1400 shared minutes(I have over 6000 rollover) with unlimited data for around $130 a month because of my 19% Premiere discount. Not too bad I think.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] FoneJunkie:
I am saying that a rep told me as much. Now, whether or not he was serious or trying to pull one over on me I can't say. I also don't know how often it's done, if at all...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] flymaster99xxl:
OK PEOPLE.

When working with a corporate att store (not agent), they have to look something up called a fan # if you get discounts. it is done with the ecpv tool available to them. If they don't know what that is move on to another sales person. Almost all discounts will require a 2yr extension. If they don't make you do a 2yr then take the deal and run.