What is the difference between the factory unlocked and the other devices?
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Factory unlocked carry's the original manufacturer software and when need to upgrade software, it will not restrict you from doing so. The network branded stocks (eg. AT&T), will give you issues when try to use with non AT&T simcard. The one we have is factory unlocked and is COMPATIBLE TO USE WITH NETWORK SIM CARDS THAT WORKS ON 2G : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or 3G : 850 (B5) / 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 1900 (B2) / 2100 (B1) and/or 4G : 800 (B20) / 1800(B3) / 2600(B7) IMPORTANT : PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER THE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE YOU BUY. Thank you. KICKmobiles
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Factory unlocked carry's the original manufacturer software and when need to upgrade software, it will not restrict you from doing so. The network branded stocks (eg. AT&T;), will give you issues when try to use with non AT&T; simcard. The one we have is factory unlocked and is COMPATIBLE TO USE WITH NETWORK SIM CARDS THAT WORKS ON2G : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or3G : 850 (B5) / 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 1900 (B2) / 2100 (B1) and/or4G : 800 (B20) / 1800(B3) / 2600(B7)IMPORTANT : PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER THE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE YOU BUY. Thank you. KICKmobiles Factory unlocked carry's the original manufacturer software and when need to upgrade software, it will not restrict you from doing so. The network branded stocks (eg. AT&T;), will give you issues when try to use with non AT&T; simcard. The one we have is factory unlocked and is COMPATIBLE TO USE WITH NETWORK SIM CARDS THAT WORKS ON2G : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or3G : 850 (B5) / 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 1900 (B2) / 2100 (B1) and/or4G : 800 (B20) / 1800(B3) / 2600(B7)IMPORTANT : PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER THE... » Read More Factory unlocked carry's the original manufacturer software and when need to upgrade software, it will not restrict you from doing so. The network branded stocks (eg. AT&T;), will give you issues when try to use with non AT&T; simcard. The one we have is factory unlocked and is COMPATIBLE TO USE WITH NETWORK SIM CARDS THAT WORKS ON2G : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or3G : 850 (B5) / 900 (B8) / 1800 (B3) / 1900 (B2) / 2100 (B1) and/or4G : 800 (B20) / 1800(B3) / 2600(B7)IMPORTANT : PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER THE COMPATIBILITY BEFORE YOU BUY. Thank you. KICKmobiles « Show Less
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The devices that are supplied under contract with certain service providers are locked and you can only be use for example AT&T; SIM cards to receive mobile data. Unlocked devices use SIM cards from any service provider and when you travel you may buy any SIM card and insert it to use data. The Wi-Fi option are not locked at all and you can use any hotspot where you have access to the relevant passwords.
1510511
I believe is factory unlocked but not work with my SIM CARD without unlock code
899777
From my experience, this was an AT&T; unlocked cellphone. It was a used device instead of the claim new factory unlock. I returned it immediately without bothering to try inserting my SIM card. I have since purchased a real brand new factory unlocked Nokia Lumia 925 from Amazon.
1594657
The I9295 model is the international non-carrier branded version that comes factory unlocked. The I537 is the AT&T branded version that is available through AT&T and is not factory unlocked.
1668048
The phone will be unlocked from the factory but I would advise you to call the service provider you plan on using to make sure the area is covered by any of these frequencies: GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 If your covered then both the N9000 model and the N9005 Model of this phone will work for you.
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Same thing happened with mine, I kept it, AT&T; works fine in my area. And the only problem I would have had is with the locked boot-loader. And that it was updated beyond where I can root it. Would not suggest buying from this one if you need it to be factory unlocked.
1660099
Yes it's factory unlocked, amazing phone. I'm using it last one year. It's best cell phone.
1060659
No, it is a factory unlocked model. Your carrier should provide you with a SIM card, though it may require purchase if you don't already have one.
349701
it is unlocked from the factory u can use it with any carrier and i the screen is pretty big
1385675
this phone its unlocked, yes you cant use, this phone its open by the factory and its very good phone, my its perfect......
1709224
No for descriptive purposes there is no difference. However buying an unlocked phone in the USA especially you need to be careful. As it may actually not be truly unlocked. I bought an unlocked Nokia lumia, and it only accepted an ATT sim card, they may mail you to ask you would you like to use ATT or TMobile, which means they have both but it is actually not unlocked. In Europe and rest of the world unlocked phones are more reliable as truly unlocked ie you can put in any sim card.
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I am not sure. I researched it and I am under the impression that carrier unlocked phones still have software specific to the carrier, where the factory unlock does not tie to a specific carrier. I am not sure that I understand this fully and do not know if it can be used out of the country. Sorry!
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Yes it is Factory unlocked. it has been used in foreign countries such as England, Panama and Mexico. Micro sim card. I cut a regular sim to micro size.
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Yes this is a factory unlocked phone. As an unlocked phone it is capable of working with any GSM Carrier providing their services using a SIM Card. However, we can only guarantee basic call and text, we recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to this model phone without any restrictions.
82261
Yes, it's factory unlocked. Using regular sim-card. Don't need to cut anything!!!
1307793
Unlocked means you can use other carriers than the original company that released it.. just launched must mean newly released
2089429
That is correct. Its not much of a difference, except factory unlock and some proprietary aplications made for Tmobile C6606. Thanks