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[solved] S5 with Metro's BYOD?

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Shady545

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edit: Found out the device wasn't even an AT&T phone but a T-Mobile.
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Yes, I searched and checked the stickies. No luck.

I want to purchase a AT&T S5 and bring it over to metro.

To my knowledge I will have to unlock the bootloader (is that even possible on the S5 yet?)

Other than that, is there anything I need to do?



If I can successful get it on the network should I see any differences in service? I'm currently using the S3 cdma version.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
 
It's not unlocking the bootloader, you have to have it SIM unlocked, meaning that it can go on any carrier; it's not locked to A T & T.
 
Shady545 said:
Does that mean I have to unlock the SIM or is it already unlocked?
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The AT&T version will be locked to AT&T. You will have to get an unlock code from AT&T in order to bring it to Metro. You're better off buying the T-Mobile or Metro version. T-Mobile's doesn't have to be unlocked to use on Metro. If you're buying out right, I think that Metro's version is a bit cheaper (I could be wrong, but it's worth looking into).
 
Thanks. I checked again and the model I'm buying is actually a t mobile version. Doh.

So I shouldn't have any trouble getting it hooked up?
 
For what it's worth, here is some info on getting a phone SIM unlocked from AT&T if you ever need to in the future so you can use it on MetroPCS:

General Eligibility Requirements for Unlocking All AT&T Mobile Devices

AT&T will unlock an AT&T Mobile Device under the following circumstances:

  • The person requesting the unlock must be one of the following:
    • a current AT&T customer
    • a former AT&T customer who can provide the phone number or account number for the account
  • The AT&T Mobile Device was designed for use on AT&T's network.
  • The AT&T Mobile Device has been paid for in full.
  • The AT&T Mobile Device has not been reported lost or stolen.
Customer-Specific Requirements

Postpaid Phones and Tablets with a Service Commitment: Account has been active for at least sixty days and is in good standing (i.e., it has no past due amount or unpaid balance owed AT&T), and all contract obligations, including any Service Commitment, associated with the device to be unlocked have been fully satisfied. The Service Commitment associated with a given device may be satisfied in one of the following ways:
  • Fulfillment of the Service Commitment by expiration of any contractual term
  • Upgrading to a new device under AT&T standard or early upgrade policies. Note: the customer must wait 14 days after the device upgrade has been completed to request an unlock of the previous device.
  • Payment of any applicable Early Termination Fee
AT&T SIM unlock site with more info:
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/
 
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