I’m looking to buy a Pixel 7 Pro and found a local shop offering two options: brand new and “brand new, soft-unlocked.” I was told the soft-unlocked version is carrier-unlocked (likely from US carriers like Verizon) and will remain unlocked unless I factory reset it. If I do reset it, they said it’s a quick 5-minute fix to unlock again.

The price difference between the two is about $60. Does what they’re saying make sense, or should I be concerned about potential issues down the road?

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    You can “unlock” a locked phone.

    You can buy a factory unlocked phone.

    I wouldn’t buy a “brand new” manually unlocked phone.

    You’re also going to spend a lot of money at once, where a provider would do interest free over two years plus likely a discount, and your not leaving till the contract is over.

    I always take interest free deals, and so should you.