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Originally Posted by bMwnut1

Just some basic questions/statements to see if I understand.

• I need to unlock the phone to be able to flash a custom ROM. Yes, use the correct Unlocker, i.e. CDMA versus GSM
• Custom ROM can have a different screen layout, and uses memory differently to make applications run more efficiently. Yes, there are many different variations, take a look through the update thread for all the different chefs/ROMS
• This does not allow switching carriers or using different SIM card. HSPL unlocker does not unlock the radio, it allows u to flash different ROMs but not use the unlocked radios or use GSM service
• There is a separate unlock which will allow me to use different SIM cards. Yes
• The radio is what locks the phone to one carrier. Not necessarily, you can use a verizon radio on a Sprint phone, and viceversa, the different radios may or may not give you better batt life, better cell service, etc.
• I'm not looking to switch carriers. I want to be able to use pre-paid SIM cards in foreign countries. I need to unlock the SIM (through Oli or others) so my phone will accept non-Verizon SIM cards. Not too clear, haven't left the good ol' USA recently so haven't even looked into it, but I believe this is correct. Although I believe VZW will give you an unlock code to use other SIM cards overseas.

Please tell me which statements are correct?

Thanks!

Good luck and have fun!