I really wish carrier lock wasnt a thing in this day and age. The worst part is for devices that could allow modded firmware like Pixel. I have an older pixel that would be perfect for LineageOS, but b/c the device is carrier locked, I cannot install the firmware.
For that all I have to do is wait a few months. I can pretty much use the phone anywhere after that. The big trade off for me is the non-removable verizon apps and the delayed firmware updates. phone is great.
Thank you for sharing !, carrier locked should be illegal.
I really wish carrier lock wasnt a thing in this day and age. The worst part is for devices that could allow modded firmware like Pixel. I have an older pixel that would be perfect for LineageOS, but b/c the device is carrier locked, I cannot install the firmware.
Most of the world its illegal to sim lock a phone. We are so behind.
I would imagine most carriers in the states would lock a device until it is paid off.
I have a SIM card that removes carrier locked phones. bought in china like 8 years ago
For that all I have to do is wait a few months. I can pretty much use the phone anywhere after that. The big trade off for me is the non-removable verizon apps and the delayed firmware updates. phone is great.
Typical former carrier salesman. He's made it out, and now he's spreading the "don't buy from the carrier store" propaganda s/
lol. When it comes to Android for the most part I would say steer clear. Unless you keep phones forever and care nothing about custom firmware.