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Ok to root Note before service activation?

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aloerose

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I just received my used Note 2 N700 in the mail. I will be activating service through straight talk. Is it ok for me to root my phone before I activate service? Would this disrupt the activation process in any way? What about installing a custom ROM? Although I've had some experience, I am still a novice in these areas and I chose to err on the side of caution.
Also, any helpful information regarding straight talk compatibility would be greatly appreciated. From what I've read so far, it seems like the ST AT&T SIM card is my best bet. Again, I am cautious and don't want to end up with less than ideal service, or even worse, and incompatible SIM card.
I appreciate any help you guys are able to give me!
~Aloe
 
Prepaidguy, im curious what area/state your in. Reason I ask is aio has no store where I am in illinois. I tried ordering a sim for my note 2 and a phone for my son. I got a error saying my credit card does not match my zip code. I have never ran in to this before. I called my bank to make sure all matched and of course it does. I chatted with two of thier help people and they could not figure it out. Would love to use thier service. But cant get past this order thing. I know they are national now. So that should not be it. But, Im starting to think it might be.?
 
pckarma112 said:
Prepaidguy, im curious what area/state your in. Reason I ask is aio has no store where I am in illinois. I tried ordering a sim for my note 2 and a phone for my son. I got a error saying my credit card does not match my zip code. I have never ran in to this before. I called my bank to make sure all matched and of course it does. I chatted with two of thier help people and they could not figure it out. Would love to use thier service. But cant get past this order thing. I know they are national now. So that should not be it. But, Im starting to think it might be.?
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They should be national.
Their customer service is hit or miss.
I am in florida onr of the launch states, got in at launch but still no store around me either.

Best advice I can give is perhaps sign up for a credit card and use it to buy. But I dont know if that would work.

I heard of a guy in alaska bought a sim through his freind in tx another launch state and was able to keep buying time. But if ur card is erroring I would be afraid that would happen with your time too.

Gosh aio, shut up and take this mans money lol.

Try calling again and ask for a supervisor.
Try another card.
 
Yes, I read about that Alaska guy too. I think I will try one of those load your money on them cards. See what happens.
Doing comparisons. They really are the best att mvno right now. Just wish they were not so difficult to do business with..
 
pckarma112 said:
Yes, I read about that Alaska guy too. I think I will try one of those load your money on them cards. See what happens.
Doing comparisons. They really are the best att mvno right now. Just wish they were not so difficult to do business with..
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Agreed. But at least they dont speak with thick indian accents. [Straight talk]
 
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