So I have a sim unlock code I paid for, but there doesn't seem anyway to input the code unless there's a non ATT simcard already in the phone???? Even my old Nokia e71x didn't have this limitation.... If anyone else has done this in the US, can you please share how you went about unlocking your atrix?
I havent SIM unlocked my Atrix, but couldnt you just pick up a T-Mobile pay as you go sim card and use that? They're only $7.
Jotokun said:
I havent SIM unlocked my Atrix, but couldnt you just pick up a T-Mobile pay as you go sim card and use that? They're only $7.
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I agree....or just borrow someone's sim for a min...
I suppose I could buy the sim for another $7, but that's really inconvenient.
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S'up guys, just won my boss's X10, its locked on Rogers and I already own 2 Android based phones.
I'd like to know if there is a way to use it as a media player/web browser (my son would love to play with this one!) without the sim card or without paying for an unlock code??
I heard of te "bootloader bypass", can this be a solution for me??
Well, can't you remove SIM card and turn it on?
No it wont work that way. i had rogers locked x10. it will show u imergency dial pad only. u need unlocked phone as per i know.
Search the market for wosim. Will do exactly what u want
Kieron
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My unbranded and SIM locked Xperia X8 works without SIM card. Maybe Rogers' branding disables functionality without SIM? Try flashing generic firmware.
Ok, wosim...... all writen in chinese.......
For flashing generic OS, dont I need access to the phone first???
buy a sim card and just don't set it up.....
buying a rogers sim is more expensive that unlocking codes.........??
Skeb said:
buying a rogers sim is more expensive that unlocking codes.........??
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Unless it changed by a new method, you need a SIM card from another network to unlock it anyways no? Get one on eBay from AT&T for a dollar if you want to unlock it.
Wosim worked like a charm, thx kieronw3
Sim cards are only like 5 or ten bucks
fiscidtox said:
Sim cards are only like 5 or ten bucks
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So are unlock codes, which I will probably buy in the next week or 2, but its still nice to be able to use this baby, without having to spend anything.
Thx alot for all your help!
I have an HTC Inspire 4G that I'm trying to unlock (because a buyer wanted it unlocked) and I called AT&T and they gave me the code to get it unlocked, but I don't have a T-Mobile (or any other company) SIM card that I can use to enter the code.
Is there any way to use the code without using another SIM card?
Also, will the code expire?
No, to use the simlock code you need another SIM card (your buyer can lend you one, I think).
The code doesn't expires.
RoberGalarga said:
No, to use the simlock code you need another SIM card (your buyer can lend you one, I think).
The code doesn't expires.
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Well he lives in Canada, so I guess I could just send him the code along with the phone. He said he was having some trouble with his carrier, so I didn't want the code to expire before he could use it. Thanks for the info!
Does it need internet access to unlock it?
Ferrari353 said:
Does it need internet access to unlock it?
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Nope
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Nope
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Does it have to be an active SIM card? Like if somebody here at XDA sent me an old T-Mobile SIM card (that didn't have service anymore), would that let me enter the code and unlock it?
I'm not sure, but I think yes. The SIM card of another carrier is for the phone asks for the unlock code, so I think that it works without service.
O2 recently sent me an unlock code, but I only have O2 sim cards, so I went over to the t-mobile site and just ordered a free sim from them
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notrodash said:
O2 recently sent me an unlock code, but I only have O2 sim cards, so I went over to the t-mobile site and just ordered a free sim from them
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I tried that, but it wouldn't give me a free SIM card without signing up for a contract.
I ended up just buying some no-name SIM card on Amazon for $0.66 shipped.
Ferrari353 said:
I tried that, but it wouldn't give me a free SIM card without signing up for a contract.
I ended up just buying some no-name SIM card on Amazon for $0.66 shipped.
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Ok, mine has already shipped It's supposed to arrive tomorrow and then I'll check if it works or not.
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Well I got my $.66 SIM card from Amazon and I put it in...and it doesn't request an unlock code. It even says up at the top (where it normally says AT&T) "Simple Mobile".
What do I do??
Ferrari353 said:
Well I got my $.66 SIM card from Amazon and I put it in...and it doesn't request an unlock code. It even says up at the top (where it normally says AT&T) "Simple Mobile".
What do I do??
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The free T-Mobile sim I ordered worked perfectly and now my phone is sim unlocked. Im not sure if you can get free T-Mobile sims in america but it works here in the UK
I have the Tmobile S3 (t999) and got the unlock code from them since I will be traveling overseas. I entered the code by typing in *#7465625*638*# to pull up the enter network key box. After entering the code it tells me the unlock is unsuccessful.
I figured I would try inserting an AT&T sim card and try to put in the code that way. When I inserted the AT&T sim, it worked and I was able to make a call.
I typed in *#7465625# to check to see if the phone was unlocked and it still tells me it is locked. That can't be right, can it? If I go overseas and use a foreign sim, does anyone know if my phone will work?
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My phone worked fine on using a foreign sim. It still says it's locked if I type in *#7465625#
if the ATT sim worked, you should be fine.
lucky you, ATT wont unlock ours yet )=
dLo GSR said:
if the ATT sim worked, you should be fine.
lucky you, ATT wont unlock ours yet )=
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True, AT&T will unlock it for free for you after some time has passed..
Yesterday, I decided to pay $25 to cellunlocker.net and I had my code for my i747 in 40mins..
SwervFusion said:
True, AT&T will unlock it for free for you after some time has passed..
Yesterday, I decided to pay $25 to cellunlocker.net and I had my code for my i747 in 40mins..
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yeah, i asked AT&T yesterday and they said 1) it was too soon and 2) i'm still in my 30 day return window so it's ineligible. but i'm going to london in 2 weeks so will probably have to cough up the $25..
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i just called telus. i asked if they could unlock my set set, they stated yes BUT
- i must wait 3 moth after the set is first activated
- there is a $50 charge
i stated that i could get it unlocked cheaper via a 3rd party , they did not care and wouls not budge on price
Ok... heres how it works... i almost screwed myself... when u enter that network unlock code and dont put in a att or diff. Sim and enter the code it WILL NOT UNLOCK UR PHONE!!! ONCE you put in a diff /att sim a screen will pop up asking for code... IF YOU ENTER YOUR CODE WITHOUT A ATT/DIFF. SIM
IT WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IF YOU DO it 3X YOUR PHONE IS PERMENTLY LOCKED TO TMOBILE!!!
you only get 3 trys before this self destruct action is taken... How do i know? I called tmobile and they said I entered the code twice and failed and i only have one more chance to unlock correctly before perment lock to network!!! So fingers crossed that Tomarrow i get att sim and dont mess up...
I have heard of a reset code but you have to buy it and im not 100% sure about this...
SO CAUTION .....
If anyone knows were to get a reset code let me know please ... just incase... I dont want to return my phone.. I ended up with a keeper and a replacement might not be as good... thnx
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spodie said:
Ok... heres how it works... i almost screwed myself... when u enter that network unlock code and dont put in a att or diff. Sim and enter the code it WILL NOT UNLOCK UR PHONE!!! ONCE you put in a diff /att sim a screen will pop up asking for code... IF YOU ENTER YOUR CODE WITHOUT A ATT/DIFF. SIM
IT WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IF YOU DO it 3X YOUR PHONE IS PERMENTLY LOCKED TO TMOBILE!!!
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Nothing software related is permanent
There was an unlock method for the Captivate that involved modifying /efs/nv_data.bin. Pretty sure something similar will eventually come along for the i747.
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Nothing software related is permanent
There was an unlock method for the Captivate that involved modifying /efs/nv_data.bin. Pretty sure something similar will eventually come along for the i747.
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no, that's the problem. nv_data exists on the international SGS3 but not on the US variants. that is why we don't have an unlock solution but they do.
anyway, i called AT&T last week and they gave me my code with no problems.
Hello,
I have a Photon Mb855 30/11 Phone and there is so much information I was hoping some one could steer me on where to go.
I want to be able to unlock the sim card ort radio not sure exactly so I can just go buy some pre paid sim cards to use in this phone like tracphone in particular. Thanks
So AT&T provided me with the unlock code but it isn't very easy to come by a nano sim from another carrier. Can it be done without the sim card installed at all?
jonny4 said:
So AT&T provided me with the unlock code but it isn't very easy to come by a nano sim from another carrier. Can it be done without the sim card installed at all?
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Not that I am aware.
Maybe go to another carrier's store, and ask to use one of their SIMs for a couple minutes? If you tell them why, I would think they wouldn't mind doing it.
Maybe offer to buy them a coffee or something!
I had the same problem with a HTC One M7 just off contract. ATT gave the unlock code but I didn't have the "other sim", went to a Verizon store, gave my story and bought a sim for $2.00, well worth it. Unlocked just fine . Also if your around a Walmart, I understand they sell prepaid sim packets for about $10 maybe one of those might work .