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I've read many threads but I'm a bit confused. On Droid 2 Global, We should get SIM UNLOCK CODE to make phone work overseas on GSM. But some phones with certain IMEIs couldn't be unlocked since the code were not correct. The fact that Verizon didn't know nor Moto!!!
I want to know if this problem exists for PHOTON? And if we need unlock codes for using GSM overseas? And where can we obtain them?
for non USA locations it is already unlocked out of the box.(sim wise not bootloader)
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cornelious2 said:
for non USA locations it is already unlocked out of the box.(simply wise not bootloader)
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This.
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So there would be no problem using GSM. IS that OK even the device is BAD ESN?
And another questions are:
1. Is that OK with USSD and SMS delivery reports? (The problem with D2G)
2. Are All Photons could be unlocked (Boot loader wise)
3. Is its WiMAX could be used outside of US?
Many thanks
USSD does not work. Bad ESN should not matter, but is ethically questionable at best. 2.3.5 Photons and Electrifies (Except Electrifies rhat shipped with 2.3.5) cannot have their bootloaders unlocked.
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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.
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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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So im from indonesia, and indonesian not have officials motorola photon seller, very minimal information i've got so i post here.
What kind of phone is it? CDMA and GSM?? So is it dual ON or not??
Please help me, im planning to buy this phone...
Thx
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Yes, the phone supports international GSM when it's stock. Rooting and unlocking the bootloader you can have gsm unlocked in the USA, but you don't have to worry about that.
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FC809 said:
Yes, the phone supports international GSM when it's stock. Rooting and unlocking the bootloader you can have gsm unlocked in the USA, but you don't have to worry about that.
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So, no need unlock bootloader to use gsm on my country??
Still have a question, its dual ON cdma-gsm?? Or just support gsm and cdma separately?
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Yes no need to unlock the bootloader, and you can only be on gsm or cdma. Not both. If I'm not mistaken.
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I received my unlock code from AT&T and entered the code after putting in a friend's T-Mobile SIM. I was able to place a call with that SIM. I am running CM10 and would like to know if this change will stick since I don't have access to the T-Mobile SIM. I tried CID Getter to no avail. I'd just like to know that it will be permanent. Thanks in advance!
From my experience on my tmobile version it is totally permanent. After installing many ROMs, many times, including CM10 the unlock always sticks.
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jon.s.nelson said:
From my experience on my tmobile version it is totally permanent. After installing many ROMs, many times, including CM10 the unlock always sticks.
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That answers my question! I tried CID Getter and another tool that didn't show all 1's for the CID so I was worried. Thanks for the fast response!
Unlocking via code is always permanent, on any phone.
The unlock part is part of the devices hardware. Once it is unlocked you cannot go back.
Curiously, buying an unlocked atrix (I did) comes in an AT&T box, and until yesterday I wasn't even aware it was unlocked (I assumed it was but had no way to know for sure.)
Mgamerz said:
Curiously, buying an unlocked atrix (I did) comes in an AT&T box, and until yesterday I wasn't even aware it was unlocked (I assumed it was but had no way to know for sure.)
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As far as I know, the Atrix 4G was only ever sold in the US as an AT&T device. So it might be unlocked but it'll still be AT&T branded.
I got a ATT unlocked Atrix 4G for my parents in India. In US I used it with both ATT and t-mobile and everything was fine.
In India, my Parents have BSNL SIM and Atrix does not connect to the GSM network. Also tried using Vodafone SIM and the same issue.
Can connect to Wifi and add BLUR account.
Can some one throw some ideas on fixing this.
All your time is most appreciated.
Thanks
Ravi
Check what baseband you are using ? I have AT&T Atrix and it worked fine when I went to India. Even 3G worked fine.
If it is in the USA baseband flash radio again (only if u r unlocked).
If u r not unlocked flash the correct sbf (be very very careful) and ask people before flashing.
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Check baseband version from aboutphone. Which firmware are you using?
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Radio is most probably stuck to US only
Well something very similar happened to me when i first brought it here to india, it got stuck to us only frequency or something check by dialing *#*#INFO*#*#.
Now if you do not intent to unlock your bootloader and use a custom rom simply plug it in to Motorola software updater and re-install the latest update from there. It fixed the issue for me and effect is similar to installing a SBF but within more secure environment.
I have a ATT Atrix bought in US working for the last 1.5 years in India. Dial the chars between quotes "*#*#4636#*#*". Then under "phone information" check if it is in USA band. If in USA band, only way out is to flash the radio if your phone is having unlocked boot loader and is rooted else you need to flash using SBF. Be very careful while doing this. Do a thorough reading in this forum about flashing radios to avoid bricking your device.
Edit: Noticed that kapilchawla has already replied.
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Did you unlock your imei properly?
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Bought my dad a replacement Photon 4G off of Amazon. Tried to do a ESN swap online and was instructed to call Sprint. They're saying that the ESN on the phone is not showing up in their system. Now I'm no newbie when it comes to phones. I've sold almost every carrier there is and I've been rooting,flashing, unlocking and jailbreaking device for a couple of years now. But I'm looking at a almost brand-new looking, Sprint branded, Sprint bloatware loaded Motorola Photon 4G. I've searched high and low on here (XDA) and everywhere else online to no avail. Any ideas? By the way I did contact the seller and the phone was a warranty replacement and emailed me a copy of he paperwork from Motorola
I'd take it in to a Sprint store and have them give it a shot. Unless the ESN is bad (doesn't sound likely), it should work fine.
Try Ting.com see if it there's.
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Tried that. Not in their system either.. A Mobile IP unknown warning keeps popping up to...
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Try Ting.com see if it there's.
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My phone was the same way. Neither recognized by Sprint or Motorola. Turned out that my phone was likely a development phone for testing gsm and had a unique radio. You might have to use yours on a gsm carrier whether or not the baseband you have is unique. Just out of curiosity, what is your phone's baseband?
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Baseband version N_01.29.10R
JohnH4 said:
My phone was the same way. Neither recognized by Sprint or Motorola. Turned out that my phone was likely a development phone for testing gsm and had a unique radio. You might have to use yours on a gsm carrier whether or not the baseband you have is unique. Just out of curiosity, what is your phone's baseband?
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That is different from mine. If you can use a gsm carrier for this phone, you could flash the kidi radio and use any gsm carrier you like.
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Wouldn't work because my dad has Sprint. Anyhoo the seller sent me another Photon and allowed me to keep the first one. Now my dad is up and running. I'll take your advice and flash the kidi radio for it but I'd still like to know what's up with the original phone.. Thanks!
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That is different from mine. If you can use a gsm carrier for this phone, you could flash the kidi radio and use any gsm carrier you like.
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Kinda sounds like someone mighta swapped the wrong sticker for the ESN .. If it doesn't show up in the system. Glad you got another one.