Hi guys! I recently won Samsung's Galaxy Note Studio contest and I will be getting an At&t Galaxy Note for free The only problem is I'm on T-Mobile and I would like to know if there are any FREE unlock methods? I mean I'll pay $24.99 on Cell Unlock, but I'd rather not. Has anyone unlocked by calling At&t directly? Also, are there any DIY methods?
I heard there was a method you can unlock and use T-Mobile's 4g speeds? Is it reliable? Should I just do that? So many questions. Anyways, since I don't have At&t, they offered me a $299 check. What do you guys think? Should I take the phone, root it, unlock it, ETC, or take the check?!
Thanks for your help!
Brazildiogo732 said:
Hi guys! I recently won Samsung's Galaxy Note Studio contest and I will be getting an At&t Galaxy Note.... The only problem is I'm on T-Mobile and I would like to know if there are any FREE unlock methods? I mean I'll pay $24.99 on Cell Unlock, but I'd rather not. Has anyone unlocked by calling At&t directly? Also, are there any DIY methods?
I heard there was a method you can unlock and use T-Mobile's 4g speeds? Is it reliable? Should I just do that? So many questions. Anyways, since I don't have At&t, they offered me a $299 check. What do you guys think? Should I take the phone, root it, unlock it, ETC, or take the check?!
Thanks for your help!
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Take the phone, whether or not you use it, you can sell a brand new note for more than 300. As for unlocks, if you do a quick search, there's a couple threads and I think the cheapest I saw was $8. There's a T-mobile modem that seems to do decently, but I have no experience with it as I'm on at&t so I'd search for that too.
Many answers are found in previous posts, I'm sure you can find them. Also If you don't want the note, I'll give you 300 for it I can always use a spare.
Haha, thanks! But I will hold on to it for a while... lol
If I can't get it to work for T-Mobile Ebay or Craigslist it is!
You're getting a $550+ device for free. Pay the $25 to unlock it. You will not be sorry. If you then don't like it you can sell the unlocked device for more than $550.
Congrats on winning the contest.
You can flash a Tmo modem after unlocking. Currently you have to pay to get it unlocked. I called AT&T for the unlock and was told several different times that since it is exclusive to AT&T you have to wait 6 months for the free unlock.
kimtyson said:
You're getting a $550+ device for free. Pay the $25 to unlock it. You will not be sorry. If you then don't like it you can sell the unlocked device for more than $550.
Congrats on winning the contest.
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Thanks!! This is true! I'll test it out for a few days!
Did you create an app to win?
CreekDirt said:
Did you create an app to win?
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No, I drew something in the Note Studio, although mine was clearly NOT the best, I somehow won! A lot of people did a lot better.
Take the device, sell it, get the note coming to tmo soon.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
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Hello everyone, so its finally the launch day for the SGS2! Rejoice!
I picked mine up this morning from Tbooth for 599.99 no contract. I plan on using the phone on telus though, so I need a sim-unlock.
I know there is a root sim unlock app, but does this work on the Bell version of the phone? What about paid unlock codes? Will http://cgi.ebay.ca/UNLOCK-CODE-UK-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-GALAXY-PRO-B7510-/260812982312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cb9aa4828#ht_4291wt_1139 work for bell???
I guess I should just try the unlock app... a little hesitant. I realize there might already be an answer for this, but I am just looking for some help. Thank you.
Diito. I bought my Bell SGS2 outright this morning as well. Damn sweet phone. I'm looking to unlock and run on Telus as well.
What I thought they don't allow you to buy it off contract anymore...weird, I am from Toronto.
Anyways for unlocking I would recommend cellunlocker.net (I have used it a few times and it worked, fast and good pricing).
miniflight said:
What I thought they don't allow you to buy it off contract anymore...weird, I am from Toronto.
Anyways for unlocking I would recommend cellunlocker.net (I have used it a few times and it worked, fast and good pricing).
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I just bought mine this morning non-contract and intend to use it on Telus as well. They just make you go month to month and pay for 1 month of service and you can cancel in 30 days essentially with no penalties.
I've been looking for a Bell root flash as well...bell has a ton of crap pre-installed that I definately don't dig.
Before all this unlock code ish
try the nv_data.bin thing!
Let me know how it goes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
or simpler (an app)
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/05/25/how-to-sim-unlock-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-sii/
Yajirobe said:
I just bought mine this morning non-contract and intend to use it on Telus as well. They just make you go month to month and pay for 1 month of service and you can cancel in 30 days essentially with no penalties.
I've been looking for a Bell root flash as well...bell has a ton of crap pre-installed that I definately don't dig.
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Also you need to pay the activiation cost as well right?
That is not really worth it if you lived in Toronto/GTA, Ontario. I got one at Pacific Mall for 650, unbranded and unlocked UK version.
Orz!
miniflight said:
Also you need to pay the activiation cost as well right?
That is not really worth it if you lived in Toronto/GTA, Ontario. I got one at Pacific Mall for 650, unbranded and unlocked UK version.
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I live in Calgary xD.
Phone was $625 after tax plus the $50 for the rate plan and $35 activation plus tax so not a huge difference. I'm also wondering if anyone knows the number of digits the unlock code for the GS2 should be.....I received a code from cellunlocker.net and due to poor instructions and myself being uncontrollably impatient to use the phone on telus put in only part of the code..or so i beleive.
They sent the code in this format NETWORK:=48684XXX;PROVIDER:=69599XXX;SUBNET:=85256XXX;DEFREEZE:=05193XXX.
I've used 2 attempts and REALLY want to know its right before i enter it again. I feel like a serious noob after this lol
Yajirobe said:
I live in Calgary xD.
Phone was $625 after tax plus the $50 for the rate plan and $35 activation plus tax so not a huge difference. I'm also wondering if anyone knows the number of digits the unlock code for the GS2 should be.....I received a code from cellunlocker.net and due to poor instructions and myself being uncontrollably impatient to use the phone on telus put in only part of the code..or so i beleive.
They sent the code in this format NETWORK:=48684XXX;PROVIDER:=69599XXX;SUBNET:=85256XXX;DEFREEZE:=05193XXX.
I've used 2 attempts and REALLY want to know its right before i enter it again. I feel like a serious noob after this lol
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Umm interesting, I only get one code from the many time I used.
Anyways if you have tried the network and provider one, then the codes are unlikely to be working.
What I will do is, either email them or call them and ask which one to use. If they say use the one that you already tried and didn't work, you should make a video of the process of you inputing the codes and if it didn't work and, just email them that video to get your money back.
But you gota be extra careful now, you only have one attempt before it freezes lol.
Now I wouldn't risk it if they told you the one to use and you already tried it which failed.
You should try to use the things that SS2006 suggested.
cellunlocker.net probably won't refund you the money if you do not have a video, but I can send you the cost since I recommended and it failed. It should be something like $8 right? lol
Good luck.
Edit: okay guys I found this thread and it confirmed to be working:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ree-unlocking-solution-reportedly-not-working
Now you should start reading and learn stuff before you actually start flashing and doing things.
But you should note it will void your warranty if you start flashing and rooting, so you might want to think about that as well.
There is unlock available. under other thread. I unlocked usin theunlock.ca code. i didnt know about root/unlock when i paid for it. But it works.
Sent from my GT-I9100M using XDA App
real1st said:
There is unlock available. under other thread. I unlocked usin theunlock.ca code. i didnt know about root/unlock when i paid for it. But it works.
Sent from my GT-I9100M using XDA App
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I'm waiting on theunlock.ca to send me my codes too. Hopefully soon!
So did that software unlock or the sim unlock app work for anyone?
Or should I just use theunlock.ca ?
Same as you guys, I'll be picking mine up today and unlocking to use with Telus.
OverDrive33 said:
So did that software unlock or the sim unlock app work for anyone?
Or should I just use theunlock.ca ?
Same as you guys, I'll be picking mine up today and unlocking to use with Telus.
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My only concern with rooting and unlocking it via the methods available here on XDA is that it seems to be a hit or miss with what kind of glitches you may end up with.
I'm hoping theunlock.ca will preserve all the original device settings, firmware, etc. and just allows me to use it on my Rogers account.
Rooting with XX OXA kernel worked.
Then I used this to use it on Telus.
Free of bleepin' charge.
cybik said:
Rooting with XX OXA kernel worked.
Then I used this to use it on Telus.
Free of bleepin' charge.
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BELL, rooted and unlock with ZS firmware.. up and running with TELUS..
I just subscribed to this web site to thank you A LOT! It works perfectly!!
theunlock.ca worked for me!
Did it with Helroz galaxy s unlock and it worked for me!!
I simply root the bell galaxy s2 by following:
w**.inspiredgeek.com/2011/04/29/breaking-samsung-galaxy-sii-s2-is-now-rooted-using-xwkdd-insecure-kernel-with-superoneclick
Then I have install the galaxy s unlock + busy tool
gone trough the 1-2-3 steps form the galaxy s unlcok tool
Then boot the phone with my Telus sim card, wait a few minutes to get hooked to the network and Voila!!
Note: once you flash the kernel with odin, you'll get a yellow triangle at the boot screen, I have simple flash back with the original kernel with odin after root grants to get rid of it, the original I use is I9100XWKDD_StockKernel.tar, too big to get attached
I have a bell S2 when i put a rogers sim i dont get a prompt to enter to the network control key. Im running 2.3.5
That means its already unlocked
Does anybody know how to unlock the Att Galaxy NOte....does the unlock app by helroz work...https://market.android.com/details?...wxLDIxMiwiY29tLmhlbHJvei5nYWxheHlzdW5sb2NrIl0.
thanks...cool phone...
Unlock codes would be nice
Especially after AT&T states they refuse to provide any unlock code for the Galaxy Note until December 2012. Not exactly happy, all the more reason to really dislike them.
www.cellunlocker.net
Or use one of the many choices on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlock-Code-For-AT-T-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-i717-/261097087923
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I747-T999-S2-i727-Skyrocket-T989-i717-Note-T769-Blaze-/170906525793
AT&T will now do it for free.
Sent from my Galaxy Note.
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AT&T will now do it for free.
Sent from my Galaxy Note.
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Confirmed....just did mine.
See this thread for complete instructions:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30778322
AT&T will release unlock codes to customers who have had the Note for atleast 6 months on contract. That's what a rep said. If you purchased the Note when it was released (Febuary 19) then you should be able to get the code.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
[Lady]: "How do you carry that huge phone in your pocket?"
[Note User]: "I'm used to having huge stuff in my pants"
Once u have the code how do u unlock it?
Sent from the TermiNOTEr!
borijess said:
Once u have the code how do u unlock it?
Sent from the TermiNOTEr!
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See 2 posts up.
Sent from my Galaxy Note.
btswein said:
See 2 posts up.
Sent from my Galaxy Note.
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Thanks
Sent from the TermiNOTEr!
I had success via ATT support web chat. Told them I'm going to Europe for a month and needed unlock code. Next reply from the rep was the code. Took 5 minutes total. :good:
Yes, if you've been on contract for a while, it's free.
In my case I bought the phone off-contract and it only cost a few dollars to unlock it on eBay.
I bought mine no contract and I got the code from at&t live chat for free.
I suspect that's because you're on AT&T, while I'm using an AT&T phone on T-Mobile
I spoke to an AT&T internation rep on the online chat at about 3am and they gladly unlocked my 2 i717's with no problem... Now I just need a sim card to test it with lol. Will I be able to use a t-mobile sim in a stock phone or do I need to flash a t-mobile modem?
The T-Mobile sim should suffice, no need to flash a new modem for basic voice+edge.
(You'll need to flash a modem to take advantage of 4g/3g data speeds, T989UVLE1 worked for me)
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The T-Mobile sim should suffice, no need to flash a new modem for basic voice+edge.
(You'll need to flash a modem to take advantage of 4g/3g data speeds, T989UVLE1 worked for me)
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I was only asking to initiate the unlock menu, I would never used it unlocked anyway.
Yep, no modem needed for that
mazdamiata210 said:
I spoke to an AT&T internation rep on the online chat at about 3am and they gladly unlocked my 2 i717's with no problem... Now I just need a sim card to test it with lol. Will I be able to use a t-mobile sim in a stock phone or do I need to flash a t-mobile modem?
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I did the same. clicked on contact us, technical support chat, said i'll be travelling, i need the note to be unlock. he said give me a second while if you're eligible for unlock code. smooth.
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Note I717R from Rogers and unlocked it to work with my existing service provider, MTS. I detailed everything in a blog post in case any one is thinking about doing the same (or something similar):
Setting up a Samsung.Galaxy Note for MTS
Hopefully someone finds this useful.
I had to pay $25 for this service, not $8. Did they drop the price?
Nice write up.. and always enjoying reading Canadian stuff
sashusmom said:
I had to pay $25 for this service, not $8. Did they drop the price?
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I think the price varies by phone. What make/model did you use?
Samsung Galaxy Note Locked - Help
Don57 said:
I think the price varies by phone. What make/model did you use?
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Hi guys,
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note (i717) from Ebay.
It's locked on Rogers (Canadian provider) and I'd like to unlocked this device, because a live in Brazil.
How Can I do It? I need root my device and then you an App like Galaxy Unlocked?
Can you help me?
regards
Sorry Amigo, there is no free unlock for non at&t models. You can pay $19 from www.cellphoneunlockers.com.
Those free unlock apps don't work on the note.
Don57 said:
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Note I717R from Rogers and unlocked it to work with my existing service provider, MTS. I detailed everything in a blog post in case any one is thinking about doing the same (or something similar):
Setting up a Samsung.Galaxy Note for MTS
Hopefully someone finds this useful.
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I was a useful post. Just as a head's up, I tried to get a code for the same model from 'unlockphonenetwork' and paid $34.95. They promise a code in 0-5 hrs. After waiting half a day, and not getting any response from their email support address, I filed a dispute with Paypal. Now I just have to wait. Now I wish I had used the same code provider that you did.
TSellers2 said:
I was a useful post. Just as a head's up, I tried to get a code for the same model from 'unlockphonenetwork' and paid $34.95. They promise a code in 0-5 hrs. After waiting half a day, and not getting any response from their email support address, I filed a dispute with Paypal. Now I just have to wait. Now I wish I had used the same code provider that you did.
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see my guide, I explain how to get a free unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124544
crixley said:
see my guide, I explain how to get a free unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124544
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Thanks very much for that, I'll have to give that a try.
So in the interest of fairness as a follow up the code did eventually arrive after 12 hours. Now I normally would not be so anal (bad pun in light of the below) about these things, but the reason I bought one in a hurry and not spent more time in XDA Developers looking for a solution was because my daughter had been admitted to hospital in the Philippines (not serious, just dehydration from ongoing traveller's gut) and my son had just arrived with his Note that I had rooted before he left but not unlocked. As I wanted to communicate with them ASAP I thought the $35.00 would be a justified expense because they claimed they would provide it on 0-5hrs (within a minute of me paying for it the window on the site proclaimed that I (first name and last initial) had just completed unlocking a Samsung i717). At one point someone (Jason So) did reply to my email to support and just said 'were working on it'. In spite of me pointing out why I was in a hurry when they finally sent it, no apology or any explanation, so I'm not too impressed. I'll carry on with my Paypal dispute just to see what happens now and use your method instead, thanks again for the post.
Update: In the interest of fairness again, the seller did offer me a partial refund for being late ($14.95), which I accepted as the phone was already half a planet away with a 14yr old who would be challenged to flash it where he is. Interesting how these sellers never provide a name (I got the Jason from the embedded header) or engage the buyer in any sort of conciliatory dialogue, if they did they'd probably gain more respect. However I didn't want to give the seller an unfair rap, thus the update.
So I'm going to have to assume that since the phone is exclusive (at the moment) to AT&T that they'll do what they did to everyone with the Lumia 900 and not allow it to be carrier unlocked.
Anyone else feel the same? I highly recommend this time around that people wait for any confirmation or confirmed reports of unlocking BEFORE actually buying this phone. I for one didn't enjoy looking at my 900 sitting in my drawer for 2 months before I sold it and took a hit on my wallet.
None, mine is locked
Its locked! I bought an at&t 920 with no contract from best buy and the phone is locked... my tmobile card got discriminated against as soon as I entered it... hopefully straight talk doesn't get the same redhead stepchild treatment as well...
6 month carrier exclusivity...
You can expect any new phones from AT&T, not just 900 and 920, have the same treatment. Hardly anything new. Even the old Galaxy S2 which was released to 3 carriers at the same time get the same 6-month lock out period.
I bought mine off contract and called ATT to get an unlock code. They took my IMEI, submitted a request, and said I should hear back in 3-5 business days. Will let you guys know how it goes.
Let us know
rohitgarewal said:
I bought mine off contract and called ATT to get an unlock code. They took my IMEI, submitted a request, and said I should hear back in 3-5 business days. Will let you guys know how it goes.
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I'm from Brazil and will be at NY november 20, can I buy an off-contract Lumia 920? Please, tell us if they send you the unlock code, this will help a lot of people! Thanks!
igorpaes said:
I'm from Brazil and will be at NY november 20, can I buy an off-contract Lumia 920? Please, tell us if they send you the unlock code, this will help a lot of people! Thanks!
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Yes, you can buy an off contract 920 from AT&T store. But whether or not you will get unlock code from AT&T is crap shot. Some may get lucky but most will be denied for the so called exclusivity period.
foxbat121 said:
Yes, you can buy an off contract 920 from AT&T store. But whether or not you will get unlock code from AT&T is crap shot. Some may get lucky but most will be denied for the so called exclusivity period.
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if at&t didnt give the unlock code, is there anyway to get it?
c0705 said:
if at&t didnt give the unlock code, is there anyway to get it?
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For other brands, eBay typically is pretty good. But if pass experience with Nokia Lumia 900 holds true, you won't get unlock code from other places either.
foxbat121 said:
Yes, you can buy an off contract 920 from AT&T store. But whether or not you will get unlock code from AT&T is crap shot. Some may get lucky but most will be denied for the so called exclusivity period.
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For other brands, eBay typically is pretty good. But if pass experience with Nokia Lumia 900 holds true, you won't get unlock code from other places either.
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does this mean its the most stable way to get unlock code?
does it have a risk?
i dont want to buy a lock 920 back to Europe but i cant use it ._.
I wouldn't buy one from US AT&T despite the price.
Chances are you won't be able to unlock it for 6 months and then have it useless for that time.
Canadian Rogers is the best bet if you could get it somehow as they're apparently unlocked.
c0705 said:
does this mean its the most stable way to get unlock code?
does it have a risk?
i dont want to buy a lock 920 back to Europe but i cant use it ._.
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I'm not sure what you mean there. But what I said is that there was NO unlock code can be obtained ANYWHERE in first 6 months for Nokia L900. I expect L920 is the same. All the ebay unlock vendors share the same database and most of them will take your payment first. Then after a while they will refund your money due to unable to find unlock code for you. Typically, you can buy unlock code for Samsung phones rather fast. HTC, maybe a few weeks or month or two after release. But Nokia seems to keep its unlock code database rather tight.
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I wouldn't buy one from US AT&T despite the price.
Chances are you won't be able to unlock it for 6 months and then have it useless for that time.
Canadian Rogers is the best bet if you could get it somehow as they're apparently unlocked.
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It's not certain if Rogers ones will continue being unlocked. The ones they were selling were part of some weird early batch (many are speculating they were related to the //build DEV phones). The phone still isn't listed on their website and they still haven't given a release date (even though they technically already released it by selling a small batch).
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It's not certain if Rogers ones will continue being unlocked. The ones they were selling were part of some weird early batch (many are speculating they were related to the //build DEV phones). The phone still isn't listed on their website and they still haven't given a release date (even though they technically already released it by selling a small batch).
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I have confidence that Roger version is unlocked because I heard someone said that Roger only has 1 month exclusive. Also, expecting in stock for these at Roger will begin tomorrow and Microsoft CA said in a FB post that Roger will start selling phones on 11/13.
Confirmed no Unlock Code
Received an official "yea L920 can't be unlocked right now bc Nokia won't let us" reply after ordering it from the only place I found that listed the L920 AND allowed me to order it (see attached). American cell carriers suck (excluding Tmobile bc they don't care what phone you have)...and we wonder why the rest of the world hates America! Spend $500 retail and can't drive 20 minutes into Mexico and use your phone.
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Received an official "yea L920 can't be unlocked right now bc Nokia won't let us" reply after ordering it from the only place I found that listed the L920 AND allowed me to order it (see attached). American cell carriers suck (excluding Tmobile bc they don't care what phone you have)...and we wonder why the rest of the world hates America! Spend $500 retail and can't drive 20 minutes into Mexico and use your phone.
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For $99 with a free wireless charging pad, 99% of the users will care less about unlockability of the phone. They will drive to Mexico and continue use their phone alright then come back crying wolf when they received their bill.
Rest of the world don't subsidize cell phones as much as US. Most ppl buy their phones at full price. Imagine you have to buy all your phones at $500 to $800 a piece, what will you say?
Unlocked w/o Subsidy vs. Locked w/Subsidy
If you read my post, I paid $500 retail for my phone...I did NOT get a subsidized phone. I understand if AT&T had said "get it for $99, no unlock...buy it for $500...get it unlocked." Instead, they said, buy it for $500 like the rest of the world...still get screwed. Big difference! I am from Africa...born and raised...traveled to 37 countries so I know all about Subsidy vs Retail pricing. It's the pay-full-price-and-still-get-screwed mentality of AT&T that bothers me.
(And before someone says, then why didn't you buy it from Rogers unlocked instead of AT&T...I'll respond...this is my 3rd phone - Galaxy Note, L920 and iPhone - and I love hacking with phones and figuring them out so I bought this on my friends ATT account for retail since I wanted the white and at the time no one online including Rogers had the white one available).
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If you read my post, I paid $500 retail for my phone...I did NOT get a subsidized phone. I understand if AT&T had said "get it for $99, no unlock...buy it for $500...get it unlocked." Instead, they said, buy it for $500 like the rest of the world...still get screwed. Big difference! I am from Africa...born and raised...traveled to 37 countries so I know all about Subsidy vs Retail pricing. It's the pay-full-price-and-still-get-screwed mentality of AT&T that bothers me.
(And before someone says, then why didn't you buy it from Rogers unlocked instead of AT&T...I'll respond...this is my 3rd phone - Galaxy Note, L920 and iPhone - and I love hacking with phones and figuring them out so I bought this on my friends ATT account for retail since I wanted the white and at the time no one online including Rogers had the white one available).
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I know you paid retail price and know how you feel. But in US, majoity of ppl don't pay retail and could care less about unlock. The No.1 cell phone carrier is Verizon where most of its phones are CDMA only. There is no such thing as unlocked for CDMA phones. Neither Verizon, nor Sprint will alow any phone that does not have its brand name printd on into its network As such, most pp won't think their carrier suck because of lack of unlock. If you think you paid retail and deserve unlock code, you don't know anything about US carriers.
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This is my last reply...I won't use a valuable thread to argue:
- I posted my confirmation so others knew not to waste their time right now with the very few who claim to be able to Unlock the L920.
- I knew ATT wouldn't give me an unlock code or unlocked phone, I had HOPED they would do the right thing for full-retail customers. I'm not complaining...I'm trying to find a solution so I can help others who don't know as much how they can get theirs unlocked. I'm not naive...but that doesn't change the fact that ATT selling a full retail phone without giving you an unlock code is still wrong...and no I didn't expect them to do the right thing...they're a US carrier!!
- I do know the carriers...and you absolutely can put a non-Sprint and/or non-Verizon phone or device on their network. I have taken a Sprint MIFI device, registered it and used it on my Verizon data service. My close friend works for VZ wireless as an device SE and he confirms they do this all the time, they just don't market it nor do they want the 80% to know you can do this so they lie and tell you you can't. I've had friends do the same with a smartphone they purchased from Verizon and moved over to Sprint...same process. Push them hard enough, they'll add the other device to their network as long as it's CDMA.
- I'm here to help others find the "Gevey Unlock" equivalent for the L920...not debate the debacle of US carriers Let's refocus to finding a workaround/hack/something to help get the L920's that are locked or crippled working better for the users of the forums
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So I have already looked through the various threads about this topic.
I am trading my iPad that I don't use anymore for a Note 3. I have an iPhone 5S on AT&T and I will be keeping the Note 3 until I sell it or trade it or something.
So I know that they were able to achieve the domestic SIM unlock on the Sprint GS4.
I know that it is possible, but has anyone taken the time to try to come up with the way? I know I probably won't get LTE but HSPA is ok. I will just be using it in the meantime anyway. It has a clean ESN for Sprint if that helps. Do I need to internationally unlock it through sprint first? I might be able to do that through the person I am trading with her account. Thanks
P.S. I have found this if this helps and if any of you could tell me if it is legit.
motoringcrunch.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-3-how-to-unlock-it/1006538/[/url]
lololzers123 said:
So I have already looked through the various threads about this topic.
I am trading my iPad that I don't use anymore for a Note 3. I have an iPhone 5S on AT&T and I will be keeping the Note 3 until I sell it or trade it or something.
So I know that they were able to achieve the domestic SIM unlock on the Sprint GS4.
I know that it is possible, but has anyone taken the time to try to come up with the way? I know I probably won't get LTE but HSPA is ok. I will just be using it in the meantime anyway. It has a clean ESN for Sprint if that helps. Do I need to internationally unlock it through sprint first? I might be able to do that through the person I am trading with her account. Thanks
P.S. I have found this if this helps and if any of you could tell me if it is legit.
motoringcrunch.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-3-how-to-unlock-it/1006538/[/url]
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You guys may have to mess around with the link to get it to work. Sorry.
this is the link
motoringcrunch.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-3-how-to-unlock-it/1006538/