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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] grmcrkrs:
If you fully purchase the phone from Sprint, it's supposed to be 50 days, and it's not automatic. You have to call and wait for it to be cleared. If you buy it from Samsung unlocked, it comes unlocked immediately. That seems the better way to go to me, if your going to put up all the money up front any way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
If I buy the Sprint branded from Samsung directly surely it will be locked ?

I bought my t mobile N8 from Samsung directly last year and it was locked and had to be unlocked via t mobile for me to able to use it on Sprint currently.

Also on a side note, t mobile had to contact Samsung before they could unlock my t mobile device , because the IMEI wasn't on t mobiles database. Even though it was a t mobile note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
Sprint doesn't unlock device after 50 days of use. They will only unlock after the device is paid off. I had my S7E for over a year and a half and its still locked up. Not only that, Sprint is one of the worst in terms of customer service so I will be leaving them shortly. I ordered a blue unlocked Note 9 from Samsung which I'll be using instead of the S7E. The S7E I will pay off the remaining balance and trade it in to Samsung for the credit.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Thing that concerns me about the unlocked version is volte and vvm not working with Sprint. I'm going by previous posts from Sprint users who bought an unlocked note8 from Samsung USA directly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
With sprint, you will not be getting volte anyway. I'm certainly not getting internet connection when I'm on a call with my S7E. It's some bs if you ask me. When I initially found out about this switching over from T-Mobile (I was with Tmo for 10+years) I was shocked. I do not use sprint vvm as I have google voice but I heard you can download that separately.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
But I heard they will be rolling it out in September.

I also ported to Sprint from t mobile a few months ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Itchiee:
They have unlocked my two Note 8s automatically but I had bought both outright.

Also they do have volte which is active on my Note 8s and hope to have on my Note 9s.

Thought I would provide some correct information.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
Is this something you're getting because you rooted? My Sprint S7E has no internet while on call. Things like google maps will stop working in online mode, I can't check the internet nor check gmail while on a call. I called sprint only to find out they do not offer simultaneous voice and internet. So i'm not sure how you're getting it. I will check again after writing this message to see if sprint somehow turned that function on.

EDIT: Nope, still no internet while on call. Either your Note 8 has something my S7E doesn't have or you're on wifi and you just weren't aware? Like I said Sprint told me they do not have this feature so i'm not sure how you're getting it. Thought I would provide some correct information
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
I think he's talking about the calling plus feature which currently let's you use voice and data if also connected to wifi and mobile data.

I doubt calling plus will work in the unlocked version which I'm getting.

I pulled the trigger and ordered an unlocked version. Stupid me, paying $600 ( after trade in) for stereo speakers and 20% bigger battery. Now I'll have to order a new sim card and do imei change via my Sprint dashboard when I receive the n9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
Yeah, as I mentioned, if you're on wifi it'll definitely let you use the internet while on a call. By the way, I'm in the same shoe :D I ordered a Note 9 unlocked from Samsung to use on sprint for the next few months before I switch. Why the next few months? because while I'll pay off the S7E, the BOGO S7E won't be paid out fully until 2 full years.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
We're in the same boat.

I'm assuming I need a new sim card as I've learned that I cannot merely swap the note 8 Sprint card into the unlocked note 9 when it arrives. Any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
It'll be my first unlocked phone so It'll be a first for me. I'll keep you posted through pm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Again, same here. Lol.

Where are you getting the Sprint sim card from? It's different version model sim that was used for the Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
I'd imagine just walking into one of the stores for one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
I ordered from twigby, as I'm doing an imei swap via the Sprint online dashboard. Don't want any escuses for them to charge me an upgrade and change my current Kickstart plan.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Itchiee:
no, you don't need wifi to make calls while on the internet. My wifi isn't even on and it's working... it's great cause i can use maps in android auto while on a call.

anyway i hope your unlocked works like this but might not until they switch it on for everyone. View attachment 4576177View attachment 4576178
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
It must be a new thing with the Note 8.0 and forward. It's not available to the S7E.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Tried that was flakey as hell.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
i thought most samsungs in the us are unlocked?

from my s7 to note/s9, they were unlocked from verizon, i woulf figure the same with Sprint
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
As far as I'm aware only Verizon devices are unlocked. Rest are sim locked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Yep,just the US Unlocked & VZW models ship unlocked (US Cellular as well,devices released after February 1,2016) .

Here's the major US Carrier & MVNO policies on unlocking,with more or less the same requirements across the board

(x amount of time phone is activated/phone paid-off,various exceptions include military members & temporary travel exceptions):

AT&T :

https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/smb-wireless/KM1258553?gsi=2oTwAVg

https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1008728?gsi=iFEIniM

Sprint :

https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/device/faqs-about-unlocking-your-sprint-device.html

https://www.sprint.com/en/legal/unlocking-your-sprint-device.html

T-Mobile :

https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588

US Cellular : (Very similar to VZW's policy[Unlocked Already],with exceptions for phones launched before February 1,2016).

https://www.uscellular.com/site/legal/mobile-wireless-device-unlocking.html

VZW : Unlocked,no additional steps needed

Cricket :

https://www.cricketwireless.com/support/apps-and-services/device-unlock/customer/device-unlock.html

Metro PCS :

https://www.metropcs.com/terms-conditions/phone-unlock-policy.html

BOOST Mobile :

https://www5.boostmobile.com/#!/about/legal/ctia-regulatory/

https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/How-to-Unlock-Your-Boost-Phone

https://www5.boostmobile.com/#!/support/faq/phones-devices/bring-your-phone/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Some guy received his unlocked version today and claims volte and vvm and wifi calling doesn't work.on verizon, so probably the same for us users who buy the unlocked n9 and use it on Sprint?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] grmcrkrs:
Yeah, in order for it to be unlocked (Sprint version) it has to be fully paid off, and on an account for 50 days.

Calling plus should be called Banana Plus, since it turns your phone into a banana. Calls are very spotty and internet is worse. I always suggest to customers to turn that feature on only for single use then turn it back off when they're done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Thanks got my unlocked version in today. Using it on sprint.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] zachspda:
I was unable to get them to activate my unlocked N9. They put in a ticket. Who did you have to talk to?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Some person in chat called Garcia .N

I had to buy a new 406tq sim card.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] zachspda:
I have a sim that they gave me at the store but when they uh in my IMEI the system rejects it .... did you get the 512?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
No,I got the 128gb version. Check ur sim model should end in 406TQ.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jbrooks58:
You are sure it is 406TQ and not 506TQ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Yes I'm sure, using it as we speak!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
Got my unlocked note 9 working from Sprint yesterday. They said they only had one sim card for the note 9, lucky me. It was a fairly straight forward process. Love it. No bloat whatsoever. Well except for Facebook which I disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jbrooks58:
UPDATE: I was able to get my Unlocked Note 9 activated on Sprint yesterday. The SIM part/model that worked in mine ended in 506TQ not 406TQ so maybe both of those work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] zachspda:
My issue was not the SIM they could not pull the IMEI up in thier system, so I never even got to the SIM part. 8 ended up switching to TMO, was not looking to switch carriers but since I looked into it it looks like I can save some money and get more bang for my buck as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Sprint unlocked guys, anyone got there Rich Communication Services working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jbrooks58:
Yes RCS is working for me in googles messaging app "messages".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] TechOut:
Unlocked won't have sprint apps or bootscreen. And you can get the sim kit at best buy for $10

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T-Mobile sims can be moved phone to phone and domt have to be swapped online to different devices when you change them which is really nice. Also T-Mobile sims work for all compatible phones
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
Just an fyi, sprint will provide the sim for free. I didn't have to pay any money to activate the u locked note 9. Wifi calling also works. Option is available in settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Can't turn the damn camera shutter sound off in the unlocked model.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jbrooks58:
Where is the WiFi calling option?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eaoosa:
You should find it under call settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Under settings
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] zachspda:
I switched to TMO because sprint could not activate my unlocked note 9 .... my so is using my sprint branded note 8 cool thing is that adding the tmo sim caused the phone to download the tmo apps and change the boot screen from sprint to TMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] eastsidebiz:
Go on silent mode or vibrate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Interesdating..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] theunderdawg:
Could you point me in the right direction to get my note 9 unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] zachspda:
I bought mine unlocked .... my note eight I bought from Samsung was Sprint branded but when we switched it was unlocked at tmobile and now it does not even have the sprint wallpaper.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] sefrcoko:
You posted this in at least 3 different threads...no need to spam ;). Contsct your carrier to unlock once paid off, or use a service like cellunlocker.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Paul8770:
Hi I bought a Tmotec 5.1.1 android stereo last year April 2017. I'm starting to get issues with the Bluetooth. The issue I'm getting is when connecting my galaxy S7 it's hit and miss if it connects, but when it does it sometimes drops connection. It's very frustrating when it happens. I tried to park the car close to the house to see if it needed an OS update, but when I went into about device I clicked check for updates and says something like 'no image file' so can't check to see if everything is ok. As it's the 5.1.1 lollipop OS, does it cost to upgrade to a newer version and is the Bluetooth an app or is it built in?
[General Mobile GM 5 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] tunasahinn:
Hello, I'm show project P[ixel] Experience edit rom. I made it first time. This rom; stable, pure and performance ! :)

[IMG="Pixel Experience"]http://hizliresim.com/9NA858[/IMG]

Note: If you send your device to this warranty while this ROM is installed, it will be treated as '' WARRANTY ''.

2.Note: I edited NNK57 on the Nougat version. I do not recommend you to go through another custom. At the same time, your bootloader lock must be open. Do not forget to get '' EFS '' backup via TWRP: emoji_slight_smile:

ROM FEATURES

- Dolby Atmos with new interface

- Magical with root

- Xposed installed

- Google Contacts, Phone, Messaging current version

- Ruthless Pixel Launcher

Substrate assisted

- GPU Turbo module integrated

- Camera2api active

- In order to use the camera features until the end; Added Manual Camera and Nokia Camera.

- Android P-based integrated

- I did not apply some applications system application to delete unwanted applications.

- I overclocked slightly with Androoster

- Google Pixel opening animation

- voLTE, viLTE support

BUGS

Nope :)

I can talk about the transition [URL removed].

[URL removed]

1. METHOD INSTALLATION

Reset via TWRP is available

- Format Data

- Dalvik/ART

- System

- Data

Then, do not need GAPPS.

2. METHOD INSTALLATION

Follow the wipe steps in the same way: emoji_slight_smile:

Then click the "Restore" button and wait for it to finish.

Links:[not GPL compliant]

XDA:DevDB Information

P[iXEL] Experience Nougat Edit, ROM for the General Mobile GM 5 Plus

Contributors

tunasahinn

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Firmware Required: 7.1.1 Nougat NNK57

Based On: Stock Rom

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: v1

Stable Release Date: 2018-08-17

Created 2018-08-18

Last Updated 2018-12-28
[General Mobile GM 5 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] mattgyver:
Please update OP to include kernel information.

In order to comply with GPL (refer to stickied thread in the development forum for more information), if you're using the stock kernel, you MUST specify that. Otherwise, you must link to the up-to-date kernel source.
[General Mobile GM 5 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] mattgyver:
Thread closed and links removed due to GPL non-compliance. If you would like to add information about the kernel used, which would put you back into compliance with GPL, please PM myself or another moderator, and the thread can be reopened.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cobraxxx123:
Good afternoon, first I apologize for my English.

My question is the following I have the version of Oreo with Facial Unblocking and patch of July all the last but I disappeared the icon of voLTE or voice call 4g and I have everything activated and full coverage.

how can I solve it? Thank you
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] justthefacts:
Do you have the VoLTE option in the settings/Wireless & networks/Mobile network?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cobraxxx123:
If I have it activated
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] justthefacts:
If it's there and you have it activated and still don't get Volte, then it's time for a factory reset. It happened to me and reset helped it
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cobraxxx123:
Restore and still not appear
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] tobi6369:
Yesterday I went to sleep and forgot to charge my phone with like 55 percent but it was completely discharged when I woke up. That's not what bothering me but from what I can see from battery usage is that it discharged immediately, that can't be true unless my battery is faulty right?

Because it's my first post i can't post a link to a picture
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Generally correct. Spontaneous total discharged is symptomatic of a bad battery pack. Obviously want to run a few charge/discharge cycles to confirm. Fortunately, E4 battery is easily replaceable, inexpensive and readily available.
[Nextbit Robin] 9thDigidestined:
How to re-Lock the "Bootloader"/"Locking" the Phone back to stock?

Hello Nextbit Community!

I purchased a Nextbit Robin from a seller about a year ago and it shipped unlocked (every time you turn it on/restart it there's a black caution screen that states the device has been tampered with and it is unlocked), the phone boots up fine after the warning and I like the phone so far, bought it because i wanted a decently powerful phone for a budget that i can use on my carrier network Metro PCS (T-Mobile). Since I got the sim and activated it works fine but I want to use G Pay and other NFC services that require that phone wasn't "tampered" with. I'm a little confused on how to do this successfully and correctly. Is there a way to "re-lock/Lock the phone?. Does it interfere with my sim/data/cell service? will it wipe everything on the phone?

There is a lot of confusing info out there on how in great concise detail.

Basically I'm asking for some help on doing this because I really want enable G Pay, Can anyone give me me a super detailed and technical step-by-step on how to do this SAFETY without bricking my phone? Which "ADB" should I use? What do i need beside the stock image (N 7.1.1) and the USB driver? Any other programs? I'd really appreciate it thanks a bunch!
[Nextbit Robin] pay_omar:
Do you still have this problem? Or you solved this?
[Nextbit Robin] GuestD0756:
need qfil files

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oh. sorry

ADB>fastboot oem lock
[Nextbit Robin] SimplisticXDA:
Just flash the stock rom it will delete TWRP and the unlock iirc
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] l3rady:
Been running stock Android ever since I got my Pixel XL and have been happily running the phone since it came up with each Android update and security patch. Never an issue.

Since a couple of weeks ago when I got the OTA update for Pie, ever since I have noticed the phone to just be laggy. Switching apps and launching stuff, things just take longer to happen. Sometimes they take seconds sometimes less. Games that would play fine now seem to have low frame rates.

My partner who has the Pixel (not XL) is in the same boat as me but having a worse time with the whole phone becoming unresponsive and locking up all the time.

Now the only reports I've seen regarding Android Pie is fast charging issues but neither of us are suffering those issue. All our PD USB-c chargers continue to fast charge fine. I have also seen some high profile Pixel 2 XL users have lag issues but no lag issues with Pixel XL.

Anyone else having lag issues, low framerates and system lockups with Android Pie on the original Pixel phones?

We have yet to factory flash but want to hold out before having to set everything up again.

A theory I have to why my phone is laggy is that I think the system is throttling back my CPU due to battery health. I know Google put some new smarter battery management in this version of Android but I think it is working too hard to a point where the phone is getting very irritating to use.

Thoughts?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] crackerjack1957:
No lags on Android 9 here but also flashed clean with factory image.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wingman021280:
My Pixel XL is also bit laggy on android 9.

Clearly visible with this live wallpaper which was running super smoothly in 8.1 android, now it freezes for a fraction of a second when unlocking the phone and live wallpaper kicks in.

General app start seems to have slowed down a bit for me too.

Maybe all this crap began with Adaptive battery thingie?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] efendididi:
same problem here a lot of lag and freez in my og pixel xl when using ordinary apps like IG, gallery, clock and even xda apps but strangely it run smoothly when playing heavy game like asphalt or PUBG

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I've turn off adaptive battery on my pixel xl but the problem still persists
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wazza1991:
Phone runs smooth on 9.0 for me. Clean flashed factory image. Maybe you guys too need a clean flash? I do understand that formatting should not be required for a phone to run smoothly after each update but looks like that is the solution for now.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] smokinjoe2122:
I would agree that Android 9 is not as smooth as 8.1. When I first updated, it ran really bad - I eventually did a factory reset, and while it's not as smooth or fluid as 8.1, there's far less freezes or frame drops.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] BoboBrazil:
Went back to 8.1. Pie runs like garbage. It was taking 4-5 seconds to open my texting app. Everything back to normal on Oreo.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] aspexil:
Pie was lagging my v1 Pixel XL. Seriously bad and huge battery drain. Did a factory reset and that resolved all my issues. Except for the PITA having to log back into every app and resurrect Google Authenticator for 2FA (make sure to right down all the auth sites and have backup codes ready). But as the other poster mentioned a clean install seems to be the only way to get Pie to work. Just bite the bullet and factory reset Pie.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Relamine:
Same-laggy original pixel XL and fast draining battery+ brightness issue

I'll try to factory reset like everyone is suggesting but wanted to go on record about this since expect more from a Google flagship that's only 2 years old. In addition to what everyone else has said, I've experienced problem with brightness of screen. Before pie update I could really cranking up brightness. Obviously battery would take a hit but sometimes needed that extra brightness. Anyone else experience this?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] tiny4579:
Do you have adaptive brightness enabled? It is enabled by default and adjusts the brightness based on machine learning algorithms
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] techspec06:
My pixel xl was lagging too. I noticed my Zooper widgets were not loading. I went into the Zooper widgets app and was prompted with a message about it not being tested on 9 yet. After I acknowledged the message, runs without any lag. Widgets loaded on home screen too. Maybe you have a hanging app in the background.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Relamine:
I've had adaptive brightness off so that can't be it. But thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] maxmara2:
how do i disable the pie update notification on my android 8.1 pixel XL?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jaytv:
Can't. Not without root.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] IceBear2310:
My camera was seriously lagging. Sometimes 6-7 seconds to open and then 3-4 seconds to take a pic. Someone mentioned adaptive battery and it occured to me that maybe Accubattery was somehow causing problems with the adaptive battery settings in Pie. I uninstalled Accubattery and now my phone is back to normal. No shutter lag at all, camera opens in a fraction of a second.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ylapas:
Bought it a few days ago with Oreo, updated to Pie, and got one bug fix update after - no lag or something, runs super smooth.