EDIT: Damn, meant to post this in the Tmobile S5 section.
Hi,
I'm on an S2 T989 w/ CM rom on tmobile prepaid for close to 4 years now and I'm feeling an upgrade. My criteria are: New phone (or equivalent), $300 max, removable battery, SD card expansion, OLED screen, tmobile prepaid compatible, root and custom ROM available.
This limits my options and it seems the S5 is the best choice. I'm not really willing to compromise on any of those features. I don't mind having an older phone, obviously, it will still be a huge upgrade coming from the S2.
Is the G900T the model I want? I see stuff about locked bootloader. Also the Verizon variant reportedly works with tmobile, but maybe not on all 4G bands, is there any benefit vs the G900T?
I bought this S2 from Walmart for prepaid plan on a sale for $300. Walmart has the S5 available for $350, but I see this phone on ebay "new" at $250 and swappa "mint" at $200. As I've never purchased anything but a retail phone, what should I look out for? The ebay ones all say new but open box (so they can unlock, supposedly). I'm afraid they're just putting in refurbs or something. I saw one seller claim they're overstock contract phones and they guaranteed a clean IMEI, is this a safe route? I'm not sure if it would have manufacturer warranty, either, but saving $100 over walmart is tempting. At least I can do my own repair to an extent, I replaced my S2 screen and other parts over the years.
Can an unlocked contract phone be used with tmobile prepaid? I see no reason why not, but one ebay seller said they don't guarantee prepaid compatibility.
Anyone want to dissuade me from this path?
Thanks for any help. Sorry if I'm not breaking any rules here
Hi,
I'm on an S2 T989 w/ CM rom on tmobile prepaid for close to 4 years now and I'm feeling an upgrade. My criteria are: New phone (or equivalent), $300 max, removable battery, SD card expansion, OLED screen, tmobile prepaid compatible, root and custom ROM available.
This limits my options and it seems the S5 is the best choice. I'm not really willing to compromise on any of those features. I don't mind having an older phone, obviously, it will still be a huge upgrade coming from the S2.
Is the G900T the model I want? I see stuff about locked bootloader. Also the Verizon variant reportedly works with tmobile, but maybe not on all 4G bands, is there any benefit vs the G900T?
I bought this S2 from Walmart for prepaid plan on a sale for $300. Walmart has the S5 available for $350, but I see this phone on ebay "new" at $250 and swappa "mint" at $200. As I've never purchased anything but a retail phone, what should I look out for? The ebay ones all say new but open box (so they can unlock, supposedly). I'm afraid they're just putting in refurbs or something. I saw one seller claim they're overstock contract phones and they guaranteed a clean IMEI, is this a safe route? I'm not sure if it would have manufacturer warranty, either, but saving $100 over walmart is tempting. At least I can do my own repair to an extent, I replaced my S2 screen and other parts over the years.
Can an unlocked contract phone be used with tmobile prepaid? I see no reason why not, but one ebay seller said they don't guarantee prepaid compatibility.
Anyone want to dissuade me from this path?
Thanks for any help. Sorry if I'm not breaking any rules here
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