Hey guys, does anyone know how to unlock the dell streak from o2 in the UK? If this isnt possible, do you guys think an unlock will be comming soon?
I bought a streak on pay as you go o2 as I already have a contract with orange and tmobile so I would desperatly like to unlock this.
Cheers guys
I join in the questions and requests
Yeah me too have the same question. Any news???
Superboot
androidpolice[dot]com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-rooted-instructions-are-now-live/
How do I put the Streak into bootloader mode ?
Root and unlocking are not related. If you don't understand this, don't play around with something you will end up breaking. You will become the proud owner of a brand new brick.
If you want to know how to unlock your O2 Dell Streak, unlucky. Right now you can't. O2 are currently 'blacklisting' all Streaks so that it will not be possible to register devices on any other networks, even if you get them 'unlocked'.
Hence the meaning of the word 'exclusive'.
Sorry to say this, but... suck it up.
Check out the forums over here: http://android.modaco.com/category/436/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/
Look at the unlocking threads, looks like some people have got it working using a rebel sim.
you can if you get a rebelsim, I've got it working on t-mobile uk right now
couldn't you ask the telco to unlock? or do they lock it permanently?
info5i2002 said:
couldn't you ask the telco to unlock? or do they lock it permanently?
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there are reports of O2 either saying they won't unlock until 12 months or that they say they'll send the code in 14 days, but then the request will not be pushed through :-/
jrinco11 said:
you can if you get a rebelsim, I've got it working on t-mobile uk right now
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Do you have the R (for Roaming) icon in your Streak with the rebel SIM in place? When i have my vodafone SIM in i have the R icon. The phone seems to work ok as long as i enter the APN and enable data roaming.
rovex said:
Do you have the R (for Roaming) icon in your Streak with the rebel SIM in place? When i have my vodafone SIM in i have the R icon. The phone seems to work ok as long as i enter the APN and enable data roaming.
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Perhaps this means that somehow the Dell streak still "knows" that O2 is the preferred provider. I wonder if you delete all O2 APNs from the settings leaving only your t-mobile APN it would perhaps not consider you to be roaming. I imagine there is some risk that by setting roaming on that you could start transferring data from another network, although it is possible in the settings to positively select your provider ensuring that it would not connect to another (I hope ;-) ). I am still waiting for the Rebel Sim so I now have to wait before I can experiment in this area...... Let's hope that the major "sim-unlockers" on the internet start providing unlock codes for the streak and hopefully that could provide a purer solution.....
Rebel sim works fine for me. I just put it in and straight away full Tmobile H signal. Working internet and i didnt even have to add an APN.
My APN to connect to internet reads:
Name: Test Internet 01
APN: btmobile.bt.com
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: bt
Password **
Server, MMC MMS proxy, MMS port: Not set
MCC: 001
MNC: 01
APN type: default
BTW:
I have a message saying 'Google sign in - You entered the wrong password or your account has changed......etc'
I havent put anything in, i have just left it.
any news for unlock. thanks!
johnr82 said:
any news for unlock. thanks!
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news?
there are multiple threads detailing that o2 will not be providing unlock codes for 1 year.
Will the dell streak work ok,with a rebel sim card ,and vodafone sim installed, thanks for any help,i am new.
Streak and rebelsim working for me with Era and Orange Poland simcard and not work with Play (P4) simcard only No Service.....
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joe2811 said:
Will the dell streak work ok,with a rebel sim card ,and vodafone sim installed, thanks for any help,i am new.
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rebel sim with 1.1 firmware works a treat on my streak on vodafone (UK). i can even regain signal back when i lose it from the streak itself so i dont have to put sim in another unlocked phone.
i cant get data to work though...
tregba said:
rebel sim with 1.1 firmware works a treat on my streak on vodafone (UK). i can even regain signal back when i lose it from the streak itself so i dont have to put sim in another unlocked phone.
i cant get data to work though...
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The same for me with vodafone (Greece)
tregba said:
rebel sim with 1.1 firmware works a treat on my streak on vodafone (UK). i can even regain signal back when i lose it from the streak itself so i dont have to put sim in another unlocked phone.
i cant get data to work though...
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Hi,
Thanks for reply,what will happen when dell update the software to 2.1 or 2.2 froyo,will the rebel sim 1.1 firmware still work or not,or would you need to buy a new rebelsim card again.
Related
Rebelsim released v1.3 (beta) firmware dated 12/11/10. I hope it means we can upgrade the baseband to use dj_steves 1.3 now? here is what the description says...
Special Firmware for HTC Dell Palm Motorola Phones with New Windows Mobile 7 & Android or Web OS & Japan Phones & Dell streak Froyo 2.2
The Rebel sim II v1 software with STK and 12 modes has been enhanced with a much more powerfull Universal mode.
To Unlock Windows Mobile 7 HTC phones no need to change modes. Just program card with firmware and enter in locked phone.
Here's the link with the .rar download
http://www.rebelsimcard.com/virtu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=6
Tina
i have just ordered the programmer to flash the rebelsimcard. i expect it to arrive today or tomorrow, so I can try it out. of course, i will let all of you know.
hyellow said:
i have just ordered the programmer to flash the rebelsimcard. i expect it to arrive today or tomorrow, so I can try it out. of course, i will let all of you know.
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I got my v1.2 rebelsim off ebay so it didn't come with the programmer, I hoped as the "cutter" is a glorified hole punch I hoped the "programmer" might just be a sim reader? Does anyone know?
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Rebelsim Beta firmware v1.3 doesn't work with office 2.2.
it's worked on 2G, when I turned 3G on, can only make phone calls but cannot receive any and the R is on.
mmp7 said:
Rebelsim Beta firmware v1.3 doesn't work with office 2.2.
it's worked on 2G, when I turned 3G on, can only make phone calls but cannot receive any and the R is on.
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Did you follow the original instructions to re-put the sim in an unlocked phone with all data and 3g turned off? The rebelsim only communicates with the phone to trick it into thinking it has the correct sim, apps shouldn't interfere at all?? There was a problem with the old v1.1 due to the baseband being incompatible which caused no 3g/data and some call problems (same problem now when upgrading to 2.2). I'm waiting for my programmer to arrive then i will try it out
tina333 said:
I got my v1.2 rebelsim off ebay so it didn't come with the programmer, I hoped as the "cutter" is a glorified hole punch I hoped the "programmer" might just be a sim reader? Does anyone know?
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I've just ordered one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320619139532#ht_2136wt_1139
When it arrives, I'll let you know if I'm able to upgrade the Rebel sim firmware with it.
Kris
Krisbo said:
I've just ordered one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320619139532#ht_2136wt_1139
When it arrives, I'll let you know if I'm able to upgrade the Rebel sim firmware with it.
Kris
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I hope it works for you. I bought a 54 in 1 veho vsd 229 memory/sim reader from a local mobile phone accessory shop but i cant get the rebelsim software to recognise it i ordered the scr 3320 official programmer from a1tech on ebay yesterday so fingers crossed it arrives soon...will let you know
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@tina333: Eagerly awaiting your results, as we're in the same boat!!!
I got to borrow a programmer from a friend and I got ok when I flashed the new 1.3 beta firmware. Is there a way for me to check that the RebelSim actually has the 1.3 beta firmware loaded? Want to make sure it's upgraded before I upgrade my Streak.
Edit: The programmer I tried with didn't work.
BrumBrum74 said:
I got to borrow a programmer from a friend and I got ok when I flashed the new 1.3 beta firmware. Is there a way for me to check that the RebelSim actually has the 1.3 beta firmware loaded? Want to make sure it's upgraded before I upgrade my Streak.
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I dont think you can coz theres no UI or anything to check, i would run the update and try coz if it isnt 1.3 then you can always easily update the rebelsim after froyo using v1.2 doesnt interfere it just doesnt work
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Upgraded and now I wont get to go on any network. So it means I need a proper programmer or get an unlock code.
BrumBrum74 said:
Upgraded and now I wont get to go on any network. So it means I need a proper programmer or get an unlock code.
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You can flash straight back to o2 2.1 8105. Oh dear, what programmer did you try? I tried researching and found out it needs to be a pkey thats iso compatable.
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Strange stuff here!!! Long story short, I got an O2 locked 2.1 (6941) Streak. It was working perfectly fine with my Rebel SIM. Voice, 3G, everything. I upgraded to DJ Steve's 1.1.x, official Froyo and then to 1.1.4. As expected, the Rebel SIM stopped working with the start of these upgrades.
A couple of days ago, I put my non-O2 SIM in an old unlocked 2G phone. Made a few calls, sent a couple of messages and left it at that. A few hours later, I put the SIM along with the Rebel SIM in my O2 (Now on official 2.2) and I had a working signal!! I could only make calls and send messages. Couldn't receive any. No data either. No 2G, forget about 3G! Figured it was expected, and left it at that.
Upgraded to 1.1.4 yesterday. After resetting and rebooting and everything, I put the non-O2 SIM + RebelSIM back into the Streak. The non-O2 SIM had been in an unlocked phone for a while before this. As expected, I got a signal. Just for the heck of it, I put the APN settings again. They had gone after the reset and upgrade. Turned off wifi, and I've got working 3G!!!! Of course, if I loose the signal or reboot, I loose signal and don't get it back till I do a SIM shuffle, but the point is, it's working!! Getting some good speeds via 3G, so I know it's definitely working!
This gives me hope that the 1.3 firmware for the RebelSIM might give us a proper working connection. Yeah, my RebelSIM isn't on 1.3 beta! It's probably still on 1.2 like when I first got it! Going to order a Rebel SIM programmer now!
tina333 said:
You can flash straight back to o2 2.1 8105. Oh dear, what programmer did you try? I tried researching and found out it needs to be a pkey thats iso compatable.
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I used a Gemalto Twin (or something like that) usb programmer.
I've updated rebelsimcard II to 1.3 beta firmware. Unlock doesn't work as it should. I can call from the phone and send sms, but nobody can call me and I cant receive any sms message.
Network strenge icon showing R - roaming. I've also tried update on universalsim card with rebelsim update - same result.
Summary:
~update doesn't work good
~R icon showing roaming
~can't receive calls and sms messages
So has anybody some informations about next rebel update?
I'm from Poland and I am using Orange provider sim card.
Sorry for my english
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My goodness...what a nightmare!
*bought a veho multi sim reader and after many hours trying, found out it definitely wont work. Cost £16.99
*ordered a sm 3320 (official programmer) after watching umpteen youtube clips updated to v1.3 cost £15
*for the life of me I could not get 3g once on 2.2 official or 1.4.5 I read endless threads everywhere for tips to try and hours trying! Resulting in not only "R" but some kind of testing mode (APN settings) which were impossible to work around! cost £0 (sanity is priceless)
*just sent streak off to rebelsim postal unlock service £44.99 but you get £10 discount if you send your rebelsim aswell. I figured that the best option before I ended up paying to fix a broken streak and window in the near future! ;-)
Ordered last night and sent it special delivery today...
Will keep you posted (at least i have my old xperia x10i till its back)
kazaitg said:
I've updated rebelsimcard II to 1.3 beta firmware. Unlock doesn't work as it should. I can call from the phone and send sms, but nobody can call me and I cant receive any sms message.
Network strenge icon showing R - roaming. I've also tried update on universalsim card with rebelsim update - same result.
Summary:
~update doesn't work good
~R icon showing roaming
~can't receive calls and sms messages
So has anybody some informations about next rebel update?
I'm from Poland and I am using Orange provider sim card.
Sorry for my english
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Strange! I'm able to do this, but I'm not on the 1.3 beta!! Only outgoing, no incoming. And 3G works. Until I loose signal or reboot. Then I gotta do the SIM shuffle!
tina333 said:
My goodness...what a nightmare!
*bought a veho multi sim reader and after many hours trying, found out it definitely wont work. Cost £16.99
*ordered a sm 3320 (official programmer) after watching umpteen youtube clips updated to v1.3 cost £15
*for the life of me I could not get 3g once on 2.2 official or 1.4.5 I read endless threads everywhere for tips to try and hours trying! Resulting in not only "R" but some kind of testing mode (APN settings) which were impossible to work around! cost £0 (sanity is priceless)
*just sent streak off to rebelsim postal unlock service £44.99 but you get £10 discount if you send your rebelsim aswell. I figured that the best option before I ended up paying to fix a broken streak and window in the near future! ;-)
Ordered last night and sent it special delivery today...
Will keep you posted (at least i have my old xperia x10i till its back)
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Damn! It's a shame that the new update doesn't seem to be doing much. Do keep us updated on what happens.
Is there no way to get O2 locked Dell Streak unlock code without having to send it to Rebelsim?
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Is there no way to get O2 locked Dell Streak unlock code without having to send it to Rebelsim?
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Not as yet, o2 have scrammbled it too much so the codes are only via dell, US models can have it done remotely but not UK :-( rebelsim promise to post same day as they get it so I sent it tues & should get it fri, will let you know
i bought a new in the box samsung vibrant off craigslist to use on simple mobile, i unlocked the vibrant it works on both at&t and H20 but not t-mobile or simple mobile. anyone out there have a solution i can't call t-mobile since i am not an account holder and advice would be appreciated
bad simcard or if the phone is registered on diferent carrier put timobile sim card and try to unlock your phone with it
its not the sim card it works fine in my mytouch 4g with simple mobile, the sim is not blocked i believe the phone must be block from system by imei
put the simcard in and unlock the phone again ! ! duhh
???????
bartek25 said:
put the simcard in and unlock the phone again ! ! duhh
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sarcasim is a good thing but maybe you aren't comprehending what i am saying duhh!!
i own NSPRO box and have unlocked the galaxy S phones quite frequently, the phone is sim unlocked for any sim card or gsm carrier, what i am saying has nothing to do with unlocking with the sim card in( which i tried for ****s and giggles). the problem is the vibrant is not recognized on the network , i have tried my sim and several other t-mobile sims the phone doedn't receive signal on t-mobile network or simple mobile( which is a NVO of t-mobile)so what i am asking is does t-mobile block imei's from their network and is their a solution other then changing imei of the phone which i do not wish to do although i can change imei i will not since it is illegal.
the problem
let me clarify it actually says on the screen
"not registered on network"
anyway to register it on system???
its unlocked and works on at&t, h2o and all other gsm carriers except t-mobile and simple mobile
clone another imei, that will solve this problem, There is an app that allows you to give you a new I D # to your phone
I am same problem here everytime try to make call it says "Not Registered on the Network", SIM card works fine on different phone, also other SIM when inserted on Vibrant gives same message.
Under Settings> Wireless> Mobile network settings does not allow access...
Can someone help resolve this situation.
Thanks,
I am also
having the same problem. I purchased a used Vibrant from my friend whom defaulted on his bill so he sold his phone to me. When I attempt to use the T Mobile prepaid SIM or a regular T Mobile SIM it will not allow me to connect to the network. It stays on (Searching) or (No Service) but the date and time updates so I know it is connecting, just not able to use the network. Is there anyway to get around this problem or do I need to root and unlock to go to another carrier?
Hi guys I am having similar issue, please help
I was using bionix 1.3.1 by team whiskey, whats your advice do I change to ICS, will that solve the problem or simple radio upgrade will solve the matter? I have gone through several sites and found that this problem is with many android mobiles since last 2-3 years. Is there no solution to this yet! I have tried Airplane mode, removing battery, downloading autocut and all those basic methods but to no help ...
I have the same problem, did anybody find a solution?
I tried everything, flashed to stock, GB, ICS, JB.
My phone is unlocked and it only works on AT&T, the sim card is good, as I'm using it on my backup phone.
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I have the same problem, did anybody find a solution?
I tried everything, flashed to stock, GB, ICS, JB.
My phone is unlocked and it only works on AT&T, the sim card is good, as I'm using it on my backup phone.
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So you have a T-Mobile sim that won't work on a vibrant?
???
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So you have a T-Mobile sim that won't work on a vibrant?
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Same here. This all happened when I let my friend borrow my phone to put his SIM on it. It was a prepaid Simple Mobile SIM. It didn't work but after I went to put my SIM card back into my Vibrant, the phone never got service.
Funny thing is, my SIM works on one of my older phones, so I know the SIM still works, but my Vibe gets messages like "out of service" and "not registered on network" even through it still has some bars.
I think the problems relates to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37703090#post37703090
Somehow the bands on your device is messed up so you never get a signal. Not sure how to fix it but any solutions would be great.
I tried to get my phone unlocked today, however ever since then my phone hasn't been able to connect to any networks. I had to give my Imei number to get in unlocked, is there some way this could have been used to block my phone?
johno86_4 said:
I tried to get my phone unlocked today, however ever since then my phone hasn't been able to connect to any networks. I had to give my Imei number to get in unlocked, is there some way this could have been used to block my phone?
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Yes in theory it could. Try the old sim and see if it works.
To block an imei requires access to the network systems, although you could phone them up and perhaps maliciously block an imei.
Did you use a reputable unlocker?
I used one off ebay however they had 15000 positive feedback.
I rang T-mobile and they say my phone is not blacklisted but its also not been unlocked. I dont know if this is true as when I put my unlock code in it said unlock ok and now when I put another network sim in it doesnt ask for the code. Ive since tried to use an orange sim card in it and this works but I dont know if this is anything to do with the fact that Orange and T-mobile have merged.
If it isnt unlocked then i dont know where to put a new unlock code in.
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I used one off ebay however they had 15000 positive feedback.
I rang T-mobile and they say my phone is not blacklisted but its also not been unlocked. I dont know if this is true as when I put my unlock code in it said unlock ok and now when I put another network sim in it doesnt ask for the code. Ive since tried to use an orange sim card in it and this works but I dont know if this is anything to do with the fact that Orange and T-mobile have merged.
If it isnt unlocked then i dont know where to put a new unlock code in.
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Lol you are fine.
Tmobile don't know it is unlocked. It worked fine if the sim doesn't ask for the code now.
If an orange sim works then phone is OK. What is original problem again?
Lol sorry I havent been very clear.
Ive bought a Tesco mobile sim and that is what I want to use however when I try this sim it wont connect to the network. Ive also tried a O2 sim with the same result however an Orange sim does work
I really have no idea what could be causing it and ringing Tesco/T-mobile has been no help at all lol.
Might be a stupid question but are you sure you can get Tesco Mobile signal? Both Tesco Mobile and o2 use the o2 network. So that's probably worth checking.
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Might be a stupid question but are you sure you can get Tesco Mobile signal? Both Tesco Mobile and o2 use the o2 network. So that's probably worth checking.
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Ive tried it in my girlfriends iphone and it works perfectly so I cant imagine its the signal. I'm totally flummoxed, the only thing I can think of is if the phone isnt unlocked, but then why then does the orange sim card work?
OK I've come to the conclusion that it hasn't been unlocked and the reason the Orange sim card works is something to do with their networks being joined. If this is the case is there a way of re-entering the sim unlock code?
TMOBILE has blocked your sim, you may need to root
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OK I've come to the conclusion that it hasn't been unlocked and the reason the Orange sim card works is something to do with their networks being joined. If this is the case is there a way of re-entering the sim unlock code?
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TMOBILE has blocked your sim, you may need to root. My experience is this: I have a rooted HTC that works fine, however when I put the sim in my S2 or a second T-Mobile phone I get the error message "cannot connect to network" even though I have 5 bars.
I have reviewed similar threads for a few days but have not found any answers. The simple question I have is in the title:
Can you unlock the ATT Atrix without an unlock code.
However the situation is a bit more complicated and ill explain.
I have been traveling the past few months and was in Costa Rica for a month. I decided to purchase a local SIM so I could use my phone without paying ridiculous ATT roaming charges. I inserted the SIM and it was locked, unaware of the network lock I inserted my personal code thinking that may be it. No luck and returned to my old ATT SIM. At this point it still worked but a few days passed and I tried again, still no avail so I contacted ATT. It just so happened the 6 month mark was coming up from the original purchase date of my phone so they would provide the unlock code in 4 days time. I waited and finally received, after inserting the code it did not work and I contacted ATT back to assure they provided the proper code as they had to send me a replacement phone a few months prior due to my original Atrix crapping out. They checked it out and determined it was correct but it never worked. I finally inserted my original ATT SIM back into the phone and it also requested network unlock code. Now I am back in the states and even with the original ATT SIM it still requests for the network unlock code. I tried unlocking and flashing with CM7 beta and STILL requests unlock code. So basically the phone is useless for network data but will work fine as a mini tablet i suppose connected to WIFI.
So with that explanation does anyone have any idea on bypassing this or removing this entirely, not even to use overseas but just on the ATT network!
Additionally
ATT provided me with another Atrix to alleviate my troubles so im not entirely phoneless. However I would like to sell one of these and possibly purchase the GS2 0_o
I have contacted 3 cell phone unlocking sites explaining the situation and only one has responded but not with any answers.
HELP!
if you got a new phone, is it still asking for a network unlock code?
No. Its working fine, but I still have this perfectly good working phone I would rather use and sell the brand new one. Unless I cant get rid of this unlock problem I suppose Ill sell it as is. Any takers?
Hi, I talk to att once when i want to unlock my atrix and they told me if the phone is more than six months old the give you the unlock code for free.
so for the atrix if that is your phone you can ask att for your code since august 21.
just call att customer support.
hope this help.
try a diff sim card with data plan and see if it still asks for code
or try flashing a custom rom
I suppose I was not clear in the OP. ATT DID provide this code for me. I did flash a custom rom already.
As far as using a different SIM card I tried to use a second SIM that ATT provided and still nothing.
I am assuming this is a very unique situation and probably wont find any answers unless someone has successfully unlocked the phone by flashing some special ROM.
Flashing a ROM of any kind will never sim-unlock your phone.... ever. period.
The only way to resolve this is through AT&T. The only way to sim-unlock is with the code it requests.... must have proper code. That is the only way. So, I would talk to AT&T about it, in person, at a local store.
I unlocked the inspire 4G simple by rooting and flashing a custom rom didnt ask for network password after that it worked on tmobile
With edge service no. 3g or 4g different bands between tmobile and att
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jussuh said:
I unlocked the inspire 4G simple by rooting and flashing a custom rom didnt ask for network password after that it worked on tmobile
With edge service no. 3g or 4g different bands between tmobile and att
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highly doubt that....
when does it ask you for the network code? can u provide a screen capture?
jgc121 said:
Flashing a ROM of any kind will never sim-unlock your phone.... ever. period.
The only way to resolve this is through AT&T. The only way to sim-unlock is with the code it requests.... must have proper code. That is the only way. So, I would talk to AT&T about it, in person, at a local store.
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Just the info I was looking for. Basically the phone is boned in that case. Spent a good with with ATT advanced tech support and motorola to no avail.
What I do want to know is WHERE this information is stored out of curiosity. It seems the modding community would have tinkered with some hacks to remove the sim lock at some point.
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when does it ask you for the network code? can u provide a screen capture?
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Tried to screen shot it but it wont allow in the screen. The request comes as soon as I turn the phone on. If I dismiss it I can use the phone I just wont have cellular access.
Ok so I am reposting and not editing as I feel this deserves a bump.
I got my new Atrix unlock code from ATT today and tried it on the new Atrix I received and that one ALSO will not unlock.
Is there ANY ATT Atrix sim unlocked and if so how did you go about doing it? I have only found one thread and no response via PM.
How to SIM unlock Atrix!
I have read both your post and I believe you used a ATT sim card that was not in use or a GO phone Sim card. Am I correct so far? To sim unlock you have to insert a non ATT sim card!! No go phone sim card or a non active att sim!
Call one of your friends and borrow a Verizon sim or Tmobile sim. You only have 5 tries to do this. So as for your first Atrix I believe it is already locked permanently to ATT. Dont ruin your second Atrix.
katinatez said:
I have read both your post and I believe you used a ATT sim card that was not in use or a GO phone Sim card. Am I correct so far? To sim unlock you have to insert a non ATT sim card!! No go phone sim card or a non active att sim!
Call one of your friends and borrow a Verizon sim or Tmobile sim. You only have 5 tries to do this. So as for your first Atrix I believe it is already locked permanently to ATT. Dont ruin your second Atrix.
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Well I found that if you push #073887* in the dialer it will actually prompt you for the unlock code. I tried this with NO sim in at first and that is when it said it was unsuccessful. However late last night I inserted my ATT SIM back in and tried again just for ****s. Entered in #073887* and typed the unlock code and viola, it worked. Interesting information for anyone who wants to unlock there Atrix WITHOUT another carriers SIM!
But back to my original issue. I wouldn't mind if the original atrix was locked to ATT, at least I would still be able to use it. The problem is that it wont work with ANY SIM. My thoughts is that it is a glitch and locked the phone to... nothing?
To make matters worse I emailed cellunlocker.net explained the issue and they said they thought if they requested a carrier unlock code it would work. Paid the 20 and 10 minutes later they sent me the same unlock code ATT had provided. Now the hassle of obtaining a refund.
are you selling the phone?
komakos96 said:
are you selling the phone?
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Yea. Both.
you have to use a *different* sim card than your regular carrier uses (ex - I'm on AT&T, so i used a Boost Mobile Sim to unlock my Atrix) You cannot use YOUR sim to sim-unlock.
jgc121 said:
you have to use a *different* sim card than your regular carrier uses (ex - I'm on AT&T, so i used a Boost Mobile Sim to unlock my Atrix) You cannot use YOUR sim to sim-unlock.
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Yes you can, by the method I explained in my previous post. It works!
There may be some confusion. The one im referring to (the original ATRIX) will not unlock with an ATT sim, a TMOB sim, a verizon SIM, or even a Costa Rican SIM. NO matter WHAT the SIM is in the "original" phone it always prompts me for a SIM unlock password. Like I said I believe it to be a glitch, intending to lock it to the ATT SIM but in reality it locked it to NO SIM.
So to restate.
YES you can unlock an ATT Atrix with only an ATT SIM in the phone using the method I explained. ( I did it with the phone in my hand right now)
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NO my original Atrix will not unlock regardless of SIM installed or method.
i will send you a p.m with my offer
Just out of curiousity did you ever set up the sim card lock feature in the location and security settings. It will ask you for the unlock code every time you turn your phone on...shot in the dark here....
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Hello XDA!
After reading here that all verizon S4''s are network free, I bought an almost new one to use in Europe(Romania).
But even after i checked global everywhere , the phone says"NO SIM-insert sim card", and refuse to work at all, no voice, data wtatsoever. Also, i cant change the APN (but since there isnt even voice or sms, it isn relevant at this point)
Is there any tutorial for a newbie that i could folow to get the phone working in 3G?
Thank you very much. P.S. I'm on 4.3 stock
I have the same problem. It says no SIM when I put my country's SIM card. When I put ATT sim, the phone shows that there a SIM inside the phone.
its odd, since it is supposed to be a global device. Maybe flashing a custom ROM should remove the restriction?
vasi.utziu said:
Hello XDA!
After reading here that all verizon S4''s are network free, I bought an almost new one to use in Europe(Romania).
But even after i checked global everywhere , the phone says"NO SIM-insert sim card", and refuse to work at all, no voice, data wtatsoever. Also, i cant change the APN (but since there isnt even voice or sms, it isn relevant at this point)
Is there any tutorial for a newbie that i could folow to get the phone working in 3G?
Thank you very much. P.S. I'm on 4.3 stock
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Sounds like you have a bad SIM, or perhaps something wrong with the way it's cut. My i545 works fine with European SIMs (other than the annoyance with the "Non-Verizon SIM" warning).
You can't change the APN since you don't have a SIM installed, and you can't use GSM without a SIM.
k1mu said:
Sounds like you have a bad SIM, or perhaps something wrong with the way it's cut. My i545 works fine with European SIMs (other than the annoyance with the "Non-Verizon SIM" warning).
You can't change the APN since you don't have a SIM installed, and you can't use GSM without a SIM.
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I tried three different sims, so this is not the problem...can you tell me exactly wich EU carrier sim you succesfully used?
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I tried three different sims, so this is not the problem...can you tell me exactly wich EU carrier sim you succesfully used?
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It's from eKit, which is Jersey Telecom (UK).
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It's from eKit, which is Jersey Telecom (UK).
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eKit is CDMA? I tried a Giffgaff UK sim and it dont work-still no Sim error Frustrating
vasi.utziu said:
eKit is CDMA? I tried a Giffgaff UK sim and it dont work-still no Sim error Frustrating
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BTW, eKit is also gosim.com.
No, I'm not using CDMA - the service in the UK is all GSM. You install the SIM then set the phone to GSM mode to use it. I've used the eKit service for years, starting with my incredible 2 which is another CDMA/GSM hybrid phone.
When moving about, I get service from Vodaphone, O2, AT&T UK, and probably others. I really don't understand why your phone isn't recognizing the SIM.
Is the service in your country CDMA by any chance? You don't use a SIM to activate a CDMA phone, so perhaps what you have is some proprietary thing that's not a standard GSM SIM.
I fixed my problem by using a different SIM card. When I put it, it picked up the network automatically.