Help with lost unlock - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone, so i switched to a samsung galaxy s ii and skld my atrix to a friend. The atrix was unlocked, rooted and gingerblurred. He called me today and told me he tried to update blur to 4'5 and the phone got into a boot loop.
He then glashed back with sbf 1'83 i think and when he turned the phone back on it was locked to at&t again. He cant use his sim kn his phone.
Now i dont have the unlock code since i bought it unlocked on ebay. What can i do, or what can he do really.? Am i going to have to buy another unlock code? Isnt the unlock code supposed to be permanent?
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If your eBay unlocking experience is anything like mine check your email for the unlock code - unless you're the type of person who deletes potentially important emails often.
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Thanks for the reply, but i bought the phone unlocked on ebay so i dont have the unlock code. The phone already came unlocked
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Unlocks survive sbf flashes (I know I have flashed my unlocked phone numerous times) so either
1) It is unlocked still but your friend is confused
2) It was never unlocked

People often say unlocked to boost the value of their item. If you get it and it's not, all the seller has to do is offer to refund if you ship it back or pay to have it unlocked. In most cases, the unlock code cost less than shipping.

Well the phone was unlocked, since I used it before with my sim from chile with no problem for 3 weeks and when I sold it to my friend he also tried the phone with his sim and it worked.
I dont think he got confused, he puts his sim in and it says its invalid sim but the sim does work on another phone, in this case its his old blackberry.
what else could it be?
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The phone may be blacklisted in your country. Think about it.

joyo22 said:
The phone may be blacklisted in your country. Think about it.
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I was thinking the same. Since if phone is not unlocked it should ask for the unlock code when you put another carrier sim, right?.

Well, i dont think its blacklisted since i used it for 3 or 4 weeks and he used it for 1 more week, but it is strange that with the new sim the phone doesnt ask for the unlock code. Maybe the unlock code attempts expired?
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ale922 said:
Well, i dont think its blacklisted since i used it for 3 or 4 weeks and he used it for 1 more week, but it is strange that with the new sim the phone doesnt ask for the unlock code. Maybe the unlock code attempts expired?
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Does your friend have the same carrier as you?. If not did you tested the phone with your sim?.

ale922 said:
Hey everyone, so i switched to a samsung galaxy s ii and skld my atrix to a friend. The atrix was unlocked, rooted and gingerblurred. He called me today and told me he tried to update blur to 4'5 and the phone got into a boot loop.
He then glashed back with sbf 1'83 i think and when he turned the phone back on it was locked to at&t again. He cant use his sim kn his phone.
Now i dont have the unlock code since i bought it unlocked on ebay. What can i do, or what can he do really.? Am i going to have to buy another unlock code? Isnt the unlock code supposed to be permanent?
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Can't flash back with 4.1.83. Have to flash 4.1.57 first, (or 4.1.26 then 4.1.57), then 4.1.83. Have him try that. Can't hurt.
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Hey so my.friend flashed to 1.83 and no luck but thrn he flashed gingerblur and it worked, the phone recognized his sim. I dont know.what happened or if he.just did something wrong, but it is now.working. thanks for the ideas and your help
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How do I unlock an Atrix 4G AT&T?

Hello, I want to know how to unlock a Motorola Atrix 4G AT&T to work in any network.
Thanks a lot and God bless you all.
Call AT&T. They give several free sim unlock codes per year. You'll need the imei number.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Call AT&T. They give several free sim unlock codes per year. You'll need the imei number.
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Okay thank you very much, I bought one from eBay and I'm talk-type with the seller thru AOL Mail so it will be no problem to him to tell AT&T to give the unlock code.
att unlock
i ordered the code from a vendor and called and got it from att myself! that code DID NOT WORK! to unlock my atrix 4g... i even followed instructions on here to unlock the bootloader (which i did successfully) and was about to go alllllllllll the way, rooting etc.. and ended up having to sell the phone. i just got the atrix 2 and finally got it unlocked (YEAHHH) and now am thinking of unlocking the bootloader on it.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Call AT&T. They give several free sim unlock codes per year. You'll need the imei number.
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[q] atrix 4g mb860 at&t, need help unlock sim card pin.

hey hey :cyclops:
My atrix was bought in the U.S. but I'm from Brazil and I need to unlock my phone. but I have no number or account with AT & T, I can unlock the phone otherwise? is there a program or setting that unlock or generate an unlock code? I have already connected to AT & T but not the number of a chip of them I can not do anything
Thanks.:good:
Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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andresrivas said:
Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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there were threads about that, but I think that things have changed so much that the processes that were talked about are now extinct.
help
if posted in the wrong place sorry:good:, did not know where to post. could direct me to the correct location?
anyway can anyone help me?
need to unlock the sim card for all operators but can not find a solution.
I saw several links that say get the unlock code but are paid and have not seen any reference in forums on reliable sites. does anyone know any programs or trusted site and that really get the unlock code?
Thank you for your cooperation.
Unlock codes can be purchased online for just a few bucks. Idk if I'm allowed to list sites here or not but here is the one I use the most for unlocking phones Cellunlocker.net I've unlock alot of phones with their service for just a few bucks. I think the last time I unlocked a Atrix 4G it cost about $15
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unlock your phone and install an international rom.
overboard1978 said:
unlock your phone and install an international rom.
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I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
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prince_of_darkness666 said:
I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
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when i unlocked mine it now shows all networks when i have no sim card installed. havent tried another carriers sim card in it to see if it works sorry if i was incorrect.
I'm on the same boat, I bought an Atrix 4g on amazon which was supposed to be gsm unlocked, but the only thing it had unlocked was the bootloader. I couldn't return it since I'm from Venezuela so I have to look for a way to unlock it.
I went to a store where they do this kind of stuff, the guy had some "zunzun" software to do it but it said something about the firmware being incompatible (android 2.3.6 4.5.141), I guess if downgrading doesn't work I'll end up buying an unlock code on one of those websites. I preferred the other method because I can pay with the local coin instead of buying expensive dollars...
@rdz420, please update if you manage to unlock it.
I've unlocked my Atrix 4G here, they are legit and it's cheap.
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/
Take in mind that some AT&T phones can't be unlocked via code.. that's what they told me. (Mine is UK Orange, so I could unlock it :good
hey guys
I did not unlock the phone yet, but I spent a few shops that do unlocking here in Brazil, the majority says that the cel need to try to generate the code, but how they are generating the code? will be a trusted site?
Besides this method gave some research on kernel change, it seems that with the change of kernel + rom the phone would be unlocked with the network. right? anyone have any positive experience in the area?
thanks
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
One does not rely on the other, and i haven't seen any issues with one affecting the other
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palmbeach05 said:
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
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As @palmbeach05 said, both are independant. Bootloader unlock (thus installing new roms and kernels) doesn't unlock for any carrier and sim unlock by itself won't allow you to install new roms and kernels.
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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[Q] Can someone with an At&t account, unlock my Nokia 920 (*I will pay you for it*)

[Q] Can someone with an At&t account, unlock my Nokia 920 (*I will pay you for it*)
Hi guys,
So a couple of months ago, i bought a brand new Nokia Lumia 920 from ebay but the thing is that it was (and still is) sim locked by At&t US
so basicly i bought a really expensive camera/music player
I live in Belgium (Europe) so the chances of me using it on ATT are zero.
I have paid some site that claimed that they would unlock it but they didnt succeed and ATT needs some kind of an proof that i am or was a former att costumer so i am stuck with this great phone that cant be used as a phone xs
So my question to you guys is; Can someone that was or is an att costumer unlock my phone with his account?
I wil pay you for your services kindly (with Paypal, or you can choose for an other methode...)
*I am not a scammer, iam just really desperate*
Nokia Lumia 920 Unlock
Hello! Have u tried to unlock the phone on the AT&T Homepage?
I don`t know if it works...
Otherwise u have to use this Link:
HTML:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/unlock-nokia-lumia.php
My Friend had it tried there with an New Lumia 1020 3 Monts ago and it works!
The only thing u Need is a Credit Card.
Then when the Unlock Code has arrived ur email adress u have a FREE phone.....
I child unlock it for you.
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chaz411 said:
I child unlock it for you.
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Whats does it mean?
Best regards
Sorry. I can unlock the phone. With AT&T unlock code
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chaz411 said:
Sorry. I can unlock the phone. With AT&T unlock code
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that would be great how much do you want for the unlock code?
fresh_g_style5991 said:
that would be great how much do you want for the unlock code?
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$40. Once I get your imei it will take 48hr to 5days.
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Did you manage to unlock the Lumia phone. i have a Lumia 1020 that is locked to AT&T too.If you managed post the method or unlock provider that you used
elvismsmarta said:
Did you manage to unlock the Lumia phone. i have a Lumia 1020 that is locked to AT&T too.If you managed post the method or unlock provider that you used
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No, i tried to contact att like 5 times, they were acting like a bunch of dumbf*cks so i had to buy an unlock code but the unlock code didnt work for some weird reason so i sold the phone on ebay to some guy that is an att costumer.

[Q] Unlock My HTC ONE M7 ATT

Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
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Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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this worked for me.. had to buy a otg y cable off ebay tho. code is free
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-to/sim-unlock-your-htc-one-for-free-0155174/
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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why can't you unlock via htcdev.com?
I sent my phone in to htc a couple months ago, they sent me back a different phone too. I just unlocked again via htcdev.com.
rayndog3 said:
why can't you unlock via htcdev.com?
I sent my phone in to htc a couple months ago, they sent me back a different phone too. I just unlocked again via htcdev.com.
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HTCDEV is only for unlock the bootloader no SIM unlock
Keroque said:
HTCDEV is only for unlock the bootloader no SIM unlock
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oh sorry, I misunderstood, thats what I thought you were talking about the bootloader.

How to SIM unlock Mate 2 so I can use with T-Mobile?

I bought this used phone.
It was originally in "Consumer Cellular" network.
I successfully unlocked bootloader but now it asks network unlock code when I put T-mobile sim card.
Is there a way to find that code without paying an arm and leg?
thanks
I used imei unlocker.com I think it was like $10
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hopkins31 said:
I used imei unlocker.com I think it was like $10
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You mean this site?
https://www.imei-unlocker.com
It wants $36 for the code.
That's too much. Half of what I paid for the phone.
Is there a custom ROM that I can install and remove SIM lock?
Just to update on the thread.
I sold the phone in local craigslist and got a different phone for now.
Thanks everyone.

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