If you open your dialer and access phone settings, it should be listed as an option there.
It is a region restricted feature though so it may not be available in your location.
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If you open your dialer and access phone settings, it should be listed as an option there.
It is a region restricted feature though so it may not be available in your location.
Big price drop on the S7 edge on eBay... $589 unlocked
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...a-Core-Smartphone-New/222064040866?rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...a-Core-Smartphone-New/222064040866?rmvSB=true
Ridiculously
Tizen screams on much lower powered hardware than the S7. How it's android apps run should be much the same.
Looks like Samsung heard me finally.....
http://www.androidcentral.com/unlocked-galaxy-s7-gs7-edge-now-available-us
Unlocked US model (with the Snapdragon), works on all carriers, no carrier bloat, updates from Samsung, all warranties included, Samsung pay working. They say Tmo Wifi calling workis out of the box as well. $669/$769
It's about damn time. Sadly, I'd wager Samsung will follow the same pattern for the Note and not release an unlocked version until a few months after initial launch to appease their US carrier overlords.
I have to agree with you on that. I think they should release the unlocked version at release time. But to appease the carriers it comes out months later.
Does Apple do the same? I feel like I don't see unlocked versions during initial launch, but I could be wrong.
Samsung should definitely follow the HTC model and include unlocked options at launch. But like Jamezr said, it could be related to carrier contracts and whatnot.
Still, this is amazing news. One of the biggest knocks that people have is the carrier bloatware and carrier interference with software/security updates. Now you can circumvent all of that. And I believe it's the first time Samsung has done this, so this is pretty awesome.
[doublepost=1467299024][/doublepost]I'm already plotting on how to get off JoD, and perhaps go back to the unlocked world. Maybe I'll wait until the end of the year when all options are available and for price drops.
I'm already plotting on how to get off JoD, and perhaps go back to the unlocked world. Maybe I'll wait until the end of the year when all options are available and for price drops.
I am jumping to the Galaxy Grand Prime to get off of JoD. It's $149.99 and you can sell for around $100 so it will cost me $50 to get off of JoD on one of my lines. If you think of a cheaper way let me know!
Thinking of something similar. Jump to a device I want to try and then return it and pay the $50 restocking fee. Then be free altogether.
I'll consider it.
Does that trick still work? I found stuff online about doing this earlier this year but nothing too recent. I was going to just get the cheapest JoD device and pay it in full and then sell it.
Does Apple do the same? I feel like I don't see unlocked versions during initial launch, but I could be wrong.
Samsung should definitely follow the HTC model and include unlocked options at launch. But like Jamezr said, it could be related to carrier contracts and whatnot.
Still, this is amazing news. One of the biggest knocks that people have is the carrier bloatware and carrier interference with software/security updates. Now you can circumvent all of that. And I believe it's the first time Samsung has done this, so this is pretty awesome.
[doublepost=1467299024][/doublepost]I'm already plotting on how to get off JoD, and perhaps go back to the unlocked world. Maybe I'll wait until the end of the year when all options are available and for price drops.
Once upon a time you had to wait a month or two for the 'official' unlocked version but no longer...they've been available at launch at least the past two releases.
I had a rep tell me they technically can't do that but that they also can't say no to you if you want to return your device within the 14 day window.
Not sure if she knows what she's talking about, but that's my plan ultimately. Not anytime too soon as I want to see what my options are after the new iPhone and Nexus.
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Looks like it was two weeks before unlocked options became available.
Two weeks is definitely better than 3 months. Maybe overtime, Samsung will bring that window closer to their release dates.
The TMobile version is unlocked out of the box (think it was labeled that way too) and was available day 1.
Don't agree with Michael Fisher that the S7 is the best Android phone out there (especially for the price) but damn he makes awesome videos. I am totally captivated watching them. So much better than Flossy or even MKBHD these days.
Wow unlocked s7 with snapdragon now available works on all four carriers. Has T-Mobile wifi and volte. No word on other carrier volte / wifi calling. No word on bootloader but someone in Reddit says no. Carrier aggregation better work too
We are getting closer Samsung but not quite until all those are a yes
Edit ah didnt see donkeys post!
We are getting closer Samsung but not quite until all those are a yes
Edit ah didnt see donkeys post!
Yeah, Samsung is stepping it up for sure. I am impressed.
And for the review posted above, now that you can get it unlocked, I'll lump it with the other phones. I would take an HTC 10 or OP3 over the S7 for the price alone. If you are going to pay that much, then you might as well get the Edge which has clear advantages over the others. So really surprised he didn't say the Edge was the best smartphone around right now. Because I would agree with that. It is truly the premium smart phone that differentiates itself enough it is almost worth the price tag (especially unlocked and hopefully on sale).
And for the review posted above, now that you can get it unlocked, I'll lump it with the other phones. I would take an HTC 10 or OP3 over the S7 for the price alone. If you are going to pay that much, then you might as well get the Edge which has clear advantages over the others. So really surprised he didn't say the Edge was the best smartphone around right now. Because I would agree with that. It is truly the premium smart phone that differentiates itself enough it is almost worth the price tag (especially unlocked and hopefully on sale).
Unlocked versions will be available at Best Buy, Amazon, B&H, and a few other outlets.
Once deals hit, they'll be amazing unlock options.
Once deals hit, they'll be amazing unlock options.
I'm very glad Samsung did it, but I'm still going to be a Debbie downer about the locked bootloader.
So far volte/wifi calling only confirmed for T-Mobile too
So far volte/wifi calling only confirmed for T-Mobile too
That's the thing. $669/769? Full price now? Forget it.
I got $200 Best Buy gift card promo getting att Galaxy s7 3 weeks after it
Launched. I traded in worthless Nokia Windows lumina 822 4.5 year old phone that didn't even charge right for the promo
So my "net cost" was $694 plus taxes and the $200 gift card.
There's always a promo going on with the 3rd party retailers for for att next or other similar financing programs.
The price would have to drop to $550/650 on Amazon for me to consider it. Amazon charges sales taxes in Florida. So the taxes don't factor it for me.
And I want a US warranty so the international versions aren't a consideration for me previously.