Is there a SIM Unlock script or app for our rooted US-version SGS III devices yet?
I'm asking because the international SGS III already has one. See this (but do not attempt it on your US phone).
If you call t mobile they'll give you the unlock code. So I guess there's really no need for this
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afbengochea said:
If you call t mobile they'll give you the unlock code. So I guess there's really no need for this
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IIRC you have to wait for three months after getting your phone with a contract/upgrade before they give you the unlock code.
I just got the phone yesterday and am flying abroad next weekend.
if you talk to them they will work it out with u. just talk to a supervisor
I'm in the same boat, going out of the country in a week. Gonna try to get the code from t mobile this week. Do you just give them your IMEI and they give you the code? I obviously don't want to give them anything that would give away that I've rooted. I just noticed in my "device status" page it says "modified". Not sure how it knows that.
AviatorJud said:
I'm in the same boat, going out of the country in a week. Gonna try to get the code from t mobile this week. Do you just give them your IMEI and they give you the code?
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That's exactly how I did it with a BlackBerry a few years ago. I gave them the IMEI, and in return they'd sent me an email with the unlocking instructions and the unlock code. I don't think it would be any different for an Android device.
Please reply to this thread if you were able to unlock your SGSIII without any problems.
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That's exactly how I did it with a BlackBerry a few years ago. I gave them the IMEI, and in return they'd sent me an email with the unlocking instructions and the unlock code. I don't think it would be any different for an Android device.
Please reply to this thread if you were able to unlock your SGSIII without any problems.
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Yeah, I've only done this with a Blackberry in the past as well, never on an android.
Or you can go to a cellphone store and ask them if they could unlock your s3 ... I can unlock your s3 already with a box
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Or you can go to a cellphone store and ask them if they could unlock your s3 ... I can unlock your s3 already with a box
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You mean a T mobile store?
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You mean a T mobile store?
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No... to a cellphone store near your neighbourhood ...
Here's is a proof that I unlock my Samsung t999
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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No... to a cellphone store near your neighbourhood ...
Here's is a proof that I unlock my Samsung t999
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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Nice. So you wanna unlock mine?
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Nice. So you wanna unlock mine?
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there really isn't a need for all that. Trust me when I got the s2 in January I called in the following week. I was on contract for two years with them so it's not like I'm going with someone else, just leaving the country. All they all for us the imei and an email address. You'll get it in 48 hours
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there really isn't a need for all that. Trust me when I got the s2 in January I called in the following week. I was on contract for two years with them so it's not like I'm going with someone else, just leaving the country. All they all for us the imei and an email address. You'll get it in 48 hours
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Sounds good. I'll call them tomorrow, thanks!
Let us know if you get any issues
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I just called in today and put in a request with no issues or questions and she said i should get the code by email in 24 hrs unless they have some problem getting it from the manufacturer. We'll see.
Yea I've done that multiple times with T-Mobile. Even with a phone that wasn't my actual registered phone. They don't really care..
I switch phones alot and even if I did not purchase the phone from them, they would unlock it. Just give them the IMEI number and within 24hours, it will be in.your email. This only works every 3 months though, I have tried different times with it being not 90 days yet and get shot down everytime. Go to cellunlocker.net if you need it fast. Enter."android50" for a 50% discount. Its usually instant to your email.
I just spoke with T-Mobile about this.
First they said that they can only unlock phones that have been registered to the account for at least forty days. I pressed on and said that I need to use it for business abroad. That helped and they took down my IMEI and email address.
But afterwards they'd said that if they don't have the unlock codes internally, it will take up to 14 days to get it form Samsung.
I'm leaving in a couple of days and would prefer to unlock it myself.
Is there a software unlock solution we can do on our rooted phones?
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I just spoke with T-Mobile about this.
First they said that they can only unlock phones that have been registered to the account for at least forty days. I pressed on and said that I need to use it for business abroad. That helped and they took down my IMEI and email address.
But afterwards they'd said that if they don't have the unlock codes internally, it will take up to 14 days to get it form Samsung.
I'm leaving in a couple of days and would prefer to unlock it myself.
Is there a software unlock solution we can do on our rooted phones?
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That's just not true about the forty days. I got mine in my email in 24 hours and you will too.
I unlocked mine in less than 5 minutes...
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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.
doaneramma said:
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)
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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)
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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]#$!!
Jaa-Yoo said:
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]!
So I went the international chat section of the Sprint website. I got in touch with a rep who looked into my account.
They said that the sim unlock need to be requested as I've unlocked my phone once in 12 months. My previous phone was an HTC One, which I called for unlocking in 6/2013.
Anyways, the request was put in..
I got an email back today stating that it wasn't approved.
This email is intended to confirm that your request to unlock your device has been received by our Back Office group and has been reviewed.
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to complete your device unlock request. The policy only allows one unlock within a 12 calendar month period. Since a device has already been unlocked during the past 12 months, no additional unlocks may be processed.
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How would I go about unlocking the sim since I need to use it on my trip to Asia? Without calling Sprint.
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You can't, Sprint has to do it. It makes no sense to me to deny unlocking because you decided to get a new phone. I would e-mail [email protected] and [email protected] and tell them what's going on. If that doesn't get it solved, nothing will.
So the really sucks. If you buy a Sprint phone at full price, then want to unlock it, they won't if you already have asked them to unlock a phone within a year.... That's bs
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So the really sucks. If you buy a Sprint phone at full price, then want to unlock it, they won't if you already have asked them to unlock a phone within a year.... That's bs
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yes totally BS!
now i can't even use the phone on my oversea trip.
Can anyone recommend an app to unlock my note 3 network lock?
samosa11 said:
Can anyone recommend an app to unlock my note 3 network lock?
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There isn't one.
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There isn't one.
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you can probably temporarily swap the phone with the one on another liine (if you have one or a friend on sprint), ask Sprint to unlock then swap back?
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you can probably temporarily swap the phone with the one on another liine (if you have one or a friend on sprint), ask Sprint to unlock then swap back?
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Not sure if that will work. It might? I think either you have to be a Sprint Customer for a certain amount of time or you have to have the phone on your account for a certain amount of time.
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Not sure if that will work. It might? I think either you have to be a Sprint Customer for a certain amount of time or you have to have the phone on your account for a certain amount of time.
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90 Days on the account .... May get a supervisor to override that but that is iffy
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I got mine but I was told next: quoting sprint rep "note 3 comes unlocked for international sim cards but here is MSL code, just in case".
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erik077 said:
I got mine but I was told next: quoting sprint rep "note 3 comes unlocked for international sim cards but here is MSL code, just in case".
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Note 3 doesn't come unlocked for international sim if you put one in without getting Sprint to unlock it will just say invalid sim .... Sprint reps are freaking idiots
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I didn't have a chance to test it but I agree when it comes to their "knowledge". On my previous unlock request they transferred me to department who provide prices for international calls.
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Can you call Sprint to unlock a Note 3 if you're not a sprint customer (For International Use)
I called sprint today. They refused to unlock my phone for international use because I'm not a customer. They said since my phone was never on the sprint network, they couldn't do it. My phone is on Ringplus, an mvno.
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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