“What's the difference btwn. the unlocked version and the locked version. What am I locked out if? What extra benifit is there to the unlocked version. Seem to be around a $200 difference. In some cases even more.”
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I don't know which carrier you are talking about, but I can speak in general terms. Most of the "locked" versions come with a lot of carrier-specific software that takes up space and may or may not be able to be deleted. For example, Verizon's version comes with myVerizon and a bundle of (what I consider) unnecessary software that doesn't allow you to delete. The phone also boots up with a carrier-themed logo and I think that slows it down, albeit very little - but still. All these apps - or similar apps - are available on the Google Play store and you can pick and choose what you'd like. Some of the carriers lock the phone to their network for a period of time. I can only speak for my experience with Verizon - they let you unlock a phone after a few months if it's paid in full. The unlocked version is also universally compatible with all carriers that use a SIM card so you can jump around from carrier to carrier, porting your number to whatever carrier you like or has the best offering at the time. Good luck!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The unlocked version can be used with a carrier of your choice while the locked version is locked to a specific carrier network .
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.With the unlocked version you can choose any cellphone carrier you want where as with locked phones you are stuck with the cellphone carrier you get your phone from. You can unlock a locked phone but there’s no guarantee it will work with other cellphone carrier where as, factory unlocked phones work on almost all cellphone carriers. Unlocked phone are very useful when you travel abroad. If you going to be using your phone in the USA I would suggest go with the cheaper locked version. If you plan to use it outside the USA I would go with the unlocked version.
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