Note 5 T Mobile to Verizon

[767pilot]

I have a Galaxy S5 from Verizon that I am experimenting with on T Mobile. It's becoming obvious that life would be better with a T Mobile phone. I hate to drop that much coin until I decide if I am really going to stay with them or not. If I were to buy a T Mobile supplied Note 5, does anyone know if I would have a problem taking it back to VZ if I decided to return?

Also, does the note 5 get the new frequencies that everyone at T Mobile seems so excited about?

 

[KOLIO]

Yes,the T-Mobile Note5 has the newer Band12 LTE.
As for the return policy:
http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/popup.aspx?passet=ftr_ftr_returnpolicy
FWIW,if you go back to VZW,the T-Mobile Note 5 lacks the 2g/3g Bands on VZW & only has 2 of the 3 4G LTE Bands on VZW.

 

[767pilot]

Thanks for the concise answer. Sounds like I'd better figure things out quickly!

 

[KOLIO]

Thanks for the concise answer. Sounds like I'd better figure things out quickly!

I forgot to add this very useful tool/link earlier,my apologies:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/

 

[KOLIO]

Thanks for the concise answer. Sounds like I'd better figure things out quickly!

Please keep us posted/updated on your situation/how well (or not) the T-Mobile Note5 is working for you on VZW.

 

[767pilot]

Please keep us posted/updated on your situation/how well (or not) the T-Mobile Note5 is working for you on VZW.

I have tried the Verizon S5 out on T Mobile for a few weeks and decided to take the plunge on the T Mobile S6. After 25 years it's bye bye big red. I waited and waited for an improved international plan and the one that they just announced is really lacking for someone that travels as much as I do.

 

[KOLIO]

I have tried the Verizon S5 out on T Mobile for a few weeks and decided to take the plunge on the T Mobile S6. After 25 years it's bye bye big red. I waited and waited for an improved international plan and the one that they just announced is really lacking for someone that travels as much as I do.

Welcome to T-Mobile.

If you're into rooting/ROMS,your life just got a whole lot more simpler.
That & a lot more flexibility on the phone choices.

 

[767pilot]

Welcome to T-Mobile.

If you're into rooting/ROMS,your life just got a whole lot more simpler.
That & a lot more flexibility on the phone choices.

Doesn't rooting void the TMO warranty? Not sure I need to go there yet

 

[KOLIO]

Doesn't rooting void the TMO warranty? Not sure I need to go there yet

Yeah,technically it does.
FWIW,I've turned in several phones on the Jump program that were rooted at one time (restored to stock before returning) & have never been called out on it.
I can't say the same would ring true for warranty service,so,your concerns are definitely with merit.

 

[recDNA]

It's funny...my VZW Note 3 was rooted and I wasn't thinking when I brought it to vzw to have glass protector applied. The rep installed it then started up my phone without my permission. It was very obvious I was running a custom rom and she looked right at it when it booted up but never said a word. I had to get a new Note 3 later when I broke the volume button but no complaints from Asurion when I turned in the old one. Unfortunately there is no way to root the Note 3 in VZW now so I have to go stock.