As simply stated in the title, how can the Amaze be unlocked to be used on AT&T? I see many sites offering "pay for unlock codes", on other android phones one can usually do this on their own.
Can this be done with the Amaze?
Thank you
If you have been a t-mobile costumer for over three months then you can call them and ask for the Sim unlock code. they will give it to you for free. just need to provide the IMEI number.
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stixzadinya said:
If you have been a t-mobile costumer for over three months then you can call them and ask for the Sim unlock code. they will give it to you for free. just need to provide the IMEI number.
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Problem is I'm a at&t customer and I have the ability to purchase an amaze, but it's not unlocked.
there is no unlock method for the amaze that has been generated like the samsung series, atleast yet, you would have to purchase one online.
tomween1 said:
As simply stated in the title, how can the Amaze be unlocked to be used on AT&T? I see many sites offering "pay for unlock codes", on other android phones one can usually do this on their own.
Can this be done with the Amaze?
Thank you
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You might as well try and call tmobile, what do u have to loose. Shoot, try calling a few times, u might get a cool rep that will help u out. Cant hurt to try. Or if you know someone who has tmobile, u could have them call for you...
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how much are u getting the amaze for?
ed116 said:
there is no unlock method for the amaze that has been generated like the samsung series, atleast yet, you would have to purchase one online.
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Wow bummer
aj_2423 said:
You might as well try and call tmobile, what do u have to loose. Shoot, try calling a few times, u might get a cool rep that will help u out. Cant hurt to try. Or if you know someone who has tmobile, u could have them call for you...
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Good point. And no, anybody I know in my area, is either at&t or Verizon.
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how much are u getting the amaze for?
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$325
I got my unlock code from cellunlocker.net. Only cost $20 and i received it in less than a day.
You can get a code within 5 minutes FOR FREE!!! just watch this video, it worked for me, i do it all the time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-0v3GSJdk
if you go there and read the info you can get your unlock code free
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$325
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umm.. where? id love to know.
Lyian said:
umm.. where? id love to know.
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My neighbor
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My neighbor
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frown wish i could find one that cheap (that could work on ATT)
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Does anyone know where i can Unlock this phone for free? AT&T wont give it to me because its "too new". Thanks guys! if needed i can PM you my IMEI number if you can get a unlock code for me .
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Does anyone know where i can Unlock this phone for free? AT&T wont give it to me because its "too new". Thanks guys! if needed i can PM you my IMEI number if you can get a unlock code for me .
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Try doing a search...I'm pretty sure you can find quite alot of threads relating to this topic.
My brother's friend that works at AT&T said the same thing. "too new". He even said it about the skyrocket.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
might be too new regardless
Usually the carriers are happy to unlock the phone because they charge you a boat load to do it. If they are denying your money I'm not sure if any third party sites could get one from your IMEI or not either. Let us know if you find anything though. Here's hoping!
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Usually the carriers are happy to unlock the phone because they charge you a boat load to do it. If they are denying your money I'm not sure if any third party sites could get one from your IMEI or not either. Let us know if you find anything though. Here's hoping!
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What carrier charges for unlock codes?
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cellunlocker
Just came across another thread stating codes were purchased off cellunlocker.net for around 8 bucks, it's not free, but not much at all and worth it if it works.
All canadian carriers charge for unlocking. Usually $50+
PS: I have yet to find a source to unlock mine. I'm switching to bell this week and taking my note with me I hope.
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I called at&t tech support 2 weeks ago, and tried again yesterday. Both times they said no unlock codes for Note due to it being "too new."
I'm really in no rush to unlock it, although I wish it was unlocked just for bragging rights.
I'll be more concerned about unlocking it within the next 3-6 months...either to sell it or for when I'm traveling abroad.
Cellunlocker.net, if u record ur process of unlocking ur phone with there code and submit it they refund u ur money so equals free
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Cellunlocker is great. I used them and it swirled no problem
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What carrier charges for unlock codes?
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Maybe I've been misinformed, but when I was researching an unlock code for my GS II I read about a bunch of people complaining about how much their carrier wanted to charge them for an unlock code. /shrug
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Maybe I've been misinformed, but when I was researching an unlock code for my GS II I read about a bunch of people complaining about how much their carrier wanted to charge them for an unlock code. /shrug
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Carriers don't charge for unlock codes. They either refuse to give it or they give it freely.
There are other companies that do charge. They are not the carriers.
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All canadian carriers charge for unlocking. Usually $50+
PS: I have yet to find a source to unlock mine. I'm switching to bell this week and taking my note with me I hope.
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Carriers don't charge for unlock codes. They either refuse to give it or they give it freely.
There are other companies that do charge. They are not the carriers.
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It appears Canadian carriers do. If this is true you Canadians really get screwed, no lube, don't they all do 3 year contracts also?
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Just got an at&t note. Can someone get me an unlock code? Pretty please
pinkchik said:
Just got an at&t note. Can someone get me an unlock code? Pretty please
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As has been discussed, pay the $25 to cellunlocker.net. Record yourself on video opening their email and inputting your code. Once the phone is unlocked, send them the video. Get your money back. Free reliable unlock code from a legit source.
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Just came across another thread stating codes were purchased off cellunlocker.net for around 8 bucks, it's not free, but not much at all and worth it if it works.
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why pay 8$? ebay is only charging 5.88$! yes, it works! i unlocked on ebay for 5.88$ ! message me and i give you the ebay info! (i got this deal from KillaHurtz)
netnerd said:
why pay 8$? ebay is only charging 5.88$! yes, it works! i unlocked on ebay for 5.88$ ! message me and i give you the ebay info! (i got this deal from KillaHurtz)
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Link ?
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It appears Canadian carriers do. If this is true you Canadians really get screwed, no lube, don't they all do 3 year contracts also?
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The 3 year contract makes it bleed for the 3 remainder years.
Hey guys,
I just bought an AT&T Galaxy Note through Craigslist. I've bought other network locked phones before and unlocked it later using these extensive XDA forums. But this Note is locked to AT&T and cannot be unlocked without contacting AT&T for the unlock code. AT&T cannot give me the unlock code since I'm not an AT&T user. Is there anyway I can unlock this phone?
I hear Google has answers...
I swear the "help me unlock threads" keep popping up like cockroaches.
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johnrippa said:
I hear Google has answers...
I swear the "help me unlock threads" keep popping up like cockroaches.
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Lol your in a bad mood today huh?!
Call and say u purchased the phone craigslist and want to check the imei. After they say it can be actived, say ur going out of country and it ur reason for buying the phone and need it unlocked. Thats how it worked for me.
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truth77 said:
Lol your in a bad mood today huh?!
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Not really. I just feel that at least one person has to keep it real even if its unpopular.
Let's put it this way. If I say it then everyone else who's thinking the same thing doesn't have to open their mouth and get in trouble.
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Hey guys,
I just bought an AT&T Galaxy Note through Craigslist. I've bought other network locked phones before and unlocked it later using these extensive XDA forums. But this Note is locked to AT&T and cannot be unlocked without contacting AT&T for the unlock code. AT&T cannot give me the unlock code since I'm not an AT&T user. Is there anyway I can unlock this phone?
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Have you called ATT anyways?? Try it. Or get a code from a third party unlocker on ebay.
nom303 said:
Call and say u purchased the phone craigslist and want to check the imei. After they say it can be actived, say ur going out of country and it ur reason for buying the phone and need it unlocked. Thats how it worked for me.
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This is a GSM phone, not CDMA. They do not have to activate the phone.
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Not really. I just feel that at least one person has to keep it real even if its unpopular.
Let's put it this way. If I say it then everyone else who's thinking the same thing doesn't have to open their mouth and get in trouble.
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You may not be subtle but you are correct. OP should have searched first. Most phones have to be unlocked this way. Thread should be locked before a spammer tries to leave his spamunlocker.com link here.
Ok. I seem to have enraged a few people.
Before I posted this question I searched for a similar question in the forum. The best result was how to unlock using the ATT code. I have already called AT&T and they're not willing to give me the unlock code. I've tried to get codes online. I've tried one and it didn't work. Now I am stuck with a phone that's just a PDA and not worth the money I put into it.
I was actually looking for answers from people who have gone through a similar experience. I thought this would be a commonly occurring issue. But I've tried what everyone of you have written here and it hasn't worked yet. So what should I do?
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Ok. I seem to have enraged a few people.
Before I posted this question I searched for a similar question in the forum. The best result was how to unlock using the ATT code. I have already called AT&T and they're not willing to give me the unlock code. I've tried to get codes online. I've tried one and it didn't work. Now I am stuck with a phone that's just a PDA and not worth the money I put into it.
I was actually looking for answers from people who have gone through a similar experience. I thought this would be a commonly occurring issue. But I've tried what everyone of you have written here and it hasn't worked yet. So what should I do?
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I bought the unlocked code from ebay around $4 and worked like charm and use the phone now on T-mobile network
If ATT won't give you the code, and they sometimes do even if you are not on ATT, then you have to buy your unlock code. Best bet is to purchase 1 from a vendor on ebay. You also need to be on the stock ATT ROM to do the unlocking. You cannot unlock the phone with a custom ROM on it.
I don't like giving reference to these 3rd party vendors but here is an informative video. If you go to youtube and read the directions with the video you should be fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68qdShUBUw8
Actually i own this phone. I was recently helped with this from a friendly user and thought id share. Thanks for the insight tho.
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I just called att to "unlock" my phone I preordered my note 2 so I'm waiting for the launch,But called att and asked if they would unlock this note 1..They unlocked it and gave me a code..So its officially unlocked now..
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments. I was able to get the phone unlocked through a friend's friend who works for AT&T. He just called customer service and got the unlock code. I think I just spoke to the wrong guy when I called. Anyway, the phone's unlocked and I'm very thankful to all you guys.
:good::good:
Ive tried 2 different services over the past 24 hours and both refunded my money after a few hours of placing the order. One claiming they simply couldnt find a code, the other blaming HTC.
I need this phone unlocked ASAP.
Jaa-Yoo said:
Ive tried 2 different services over the past 24 hours and both refunded my money after a few hours of placing the order. One claiming they simply couldnt find a code, the other blaming HTC.
I need this phone unlocked ASAP.
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Did you pay full price? If you did you could request a SIM unlock
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I did pay full price, but i keep reading that t-mobile have restrictions on giving unlock codes regardless of that fact.
Ive been scouring ebay and many of the sellers there quote that they wont unlock any US phones purchased after january 26th. WTF
Jaa-Yoo said:
I did pay full price, but i keep reading that t-mobile have restrictions on giving unlock codes regardless of that fact.
Ive been scouring ebay and many of the sellers there quote that they wont unlock any US phones purchased after january 26th. WTF
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Have you...uh...called tmobile?
The reason they say that is because unless the carrier unlocks it, it's now illegal. Thank your friends in wadc.
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Jaa-Yoo said:
Ive tried 2 different services over the past 24 hours and both refunded my money after a few hours of placing the order. One claiming they simply couldnt find a code, the other blaming HTC.
I need this phone unlocked ASAP.
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I have unlocked 3 t-mo HTC One devices, I used this guy. I got my codes within a few hours.
So, after being denied by 5 different unlockers, one of them finally told me that my phone is not yet in the htc database and to try again later. WTF htc!
Im curious why you woulod pay someone to unlock when you can request it from TMo for free?
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So, after being denied by 5 different unlockers, one of them finally told me that my phone is not yet in the htc database and to try again later. WTF htc!
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Dude, just use the link I provided and you'll have your code in a few hours.
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blackangst said:
Im curious why you woulod pay someone to unlock when you can request it from TMo for free?
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Do i call their customer service number and just ask for the code?
I dont know anything about anything with them. Im not a customer, i dont even live in the US.
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Dude, just use the link I provided and you'll have your code in a few hours.
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could have sworn i clicked your link in another post and gave him a shot too...i better double check
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could have sworn i clicked your link in another post and gave him a shot too...i better double check
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Try it, I'm sure he'll get you the code.
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Give me a bit I'll message you after I find out if my personal person who unlocks for me replies
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Tried your ebay guy veliksam, no luck.
Told me my imei is unsupported, refunded my money and told me to apply on their website.
You need to have a tmobile account, prepaid or post paid doesn't matter.
Your IMEI number and you have to use the ohone for at least 7 days before applying. That's what they told me and now I'm waiting.
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Tried your ebay guy veliksam, no luck.
Told me my imei is unsupported, refunded my money and told me to apply on their website.
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Oh, sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll find someone to get you the code soon.
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Seems im SOL for now.
[email protected]#$!!
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Do i call their customer service number and just ask for the code?
I dont know anything about anything with them. Im not a customer, i dont even live in the US.
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I'm assuming you have a tmobile one since you're posting here. Yes, call customer service and explain you've paid in full and need the unlock code. You may even be able to do it over the web on customer service chat.
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blackangst said:
I'm assuming you have a tmobile one since you're posting here. Yes, call customer service and explain you've paid in full and need the unlock code. You may even be able to do it over the web on customer service chat.
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Yeah, its a t-mobile one. Where do i find their customer service chat, i couldnt find it on their site.
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Yeah, its a t-mobile one. Where do i find their customer service chat, i couldnt find it on their site.
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Google t mobile customer service chat you'll find the link
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blackangst said:
Google t mobile customer service chat you'll find the link
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Found the customer service chat and they told me they cant help me through online chat, i'd need to call in.
I finally got around to calling them today and they cant help me because i dont have an account. Well F%[email protected]!
I'm getting a new T-Mobile S5 tomorrow that I bought off of Swappa. I plan on using it with an AT&T SIM. What are the odds that I can just call T-Mobile and have them give me the unlock code since it's clearly been paid for?
Slim to none.
I read here several times that after having the phone for a month they will give u the unlock code...
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tekno4ever said:
I read here several times that after having the phone for a month they will give u the unlock code...
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If you're the original owner. Just buy a code online, like $25 bones.
jawmail said:
If you're the original owner. Just buy a code online, like $25 bones.
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Yeah they wouldn't give me one and I wasn't going to press it because the guy I spoke to was perhaps the nicest customer service representative to ever exist. Seriously, why is T-Mobile not in my area? I would switch to them in a heartbeat. Anyway, I bought one for $32, it worked, and I'm now "enjoying" my AT&T service on an unlocked Galaxy S5.
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Slim to none.
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^ There is an accurate answer.
It's not impossible, but most CSRs are not going to be convinced that it's your phone if you are not the original purchaser, not to mention not an active TMB customer. Nor have much motivation to help you. If you have time to waste, have at it. But slim to none is not inaccurate.
If your time is worth anything, don't spend much time on the attempt. Just buy an unlock code for ~ $25 and move on.
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jtc276 said:
I'm getting a new T-Mobile S5 tomorrow that I bought off of Swappa. I plan on using it with an AT&T SIM. What are the odds that I can just call T-Mobile and have them give me the unlock code since it's clearly been paid for?
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nada! they won't give up anything, you may want to try Region Lock Away! from the market. Should work just fine, I think it has been updated for S5 now.
TheAxman said:
you may want to try Region Lock Away! from the market. Should work just fine, I think it has been updated for S5 now.
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I'm not so sure about that. The description hasn't been updated since November and reads:
Compatible devices
- Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (MI7, MJ1, MJ3 firmwares)
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I'm looking for the best sim unlock price on the market for my T-mobile S5.
Any suggestion?
chiquito3 said:
I'm looking for the best sim unlock price on the market for my T-mobile S5.
Any suggestion?
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I've used Swiftunlock several times and the last time I used it on my TMO S5 it was 19.99. I couldn't find it for a better price from someone trust worthy. It was not swift, however.
Many people have had TMO unlock their device. You have to call and catch the right person and be very persuasive.
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I've used Swiftunlock several times and the last time I used it on my TMO S5 it was 19.99. I couldn't find it for a better price from someone trust worthy. It was not swift, however.
Many people have had TMO unlock their device. You have to call and catch the right person and be very persuasive.
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Dammed! I alredy used cellularunlock. The service was fast but the price was $29.99.
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chiquito3 said:
Dammed! I alredy used cellularunlock. The service was fast but the price was $29.99.
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I hate it when that happens! Sorry about that! I'll try to be faster next time.
Jajajaja!!!!!!
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Hopefully someone will see this add another one? $30 is a bit steep yo.
jon123nyc said:
Hopefully someone will see this add another one? $30 is a bit steep yo.
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Did you not see my post a few posts back? The last time I used Swiftunlock they were 19.99.
chiquito3 said:
I'm looking for the best sim unlock price on the market for my T-mobile S5.
Any suggestion?
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You can always simply call T-Mobile and ask for the unlock code. If they question the reason why, you can state that your going to vacations over sea's or etc.. and want to use the phone with the local service provider.
Usually if your with T-Mobile for a long period of years they will simply give you the unlock code with no questions asked upon request. That's usually what I do when I get a new phone from T-Mobile, call them and ask them for the unlock code. Never had a problem.
I haven't used any 3rd party service , but its good to know if in case someone asks.
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