hello everyone,
been out of the scene for a while, and I just sold my dell streak, however, the new owner cannot use his new dell streak as its locked to AT&T. I obtained an unlock code from them by calling them, but the streak is on MIUI and the menu that ask for the unlock number does not come up, is there any other way to do this? do I have to flash an original android firmware to it? Thanks in advance.
Foxhoundep3 said:
hello everyone,
been out of the scene for a while, and I just sold my dell streak, however, the new owner cannot use his new dell streak as its locked to AT&T. I obtained an unlock code from them by calling them, but the streak is on MIUI and the menu that ask for the unlock number does not come up, is there any other way to do this? do I have to flash an original android firmware to it? Thanks in advance.
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you said it is sim unlocking... therefore (usually) it is phone related locking... not from at&t... there should be a menu for security > sim card lock
im just trying to unlock the phone to be used with TMobile, it is locked to AT&T not sure if it's phone or sim. AT&T gave me a code to unlock it but when I insert the sim the menu to unlock it doesn't pop up
Foxhoundep3 said:
im just trying to unlock the phone to be used with TMobile, it is locked to AT&T not sure if it's phone or sim. AT&T gave me a code to unlock it but when I insert the sim the menu to unlock it doesn't pop up
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open Settings > Security and search for something similar to sim card lock... you should get something from there...
if you get nothing.. most probably the phone is network locked... my phone is network unlocked where i can insert any sim... and it does have sim card lock in case there is someone else want to use the phone and use another sim card in it...
If you mean CARRIER unlocking and not the sim card itself, you have to install a stock rom. Sim unlocking isnt exactly something that can be easily tested on a custom rom, so that's your only reliable way of doing so.
If you mean the actual sim card itself, cant help ya
anyone care to share some rom links, all the ones ive tried dont work or a whole bunch of ads come up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak_5
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Atrix 4g Sim unlock code
I tried flashing ROM specified by the2dcour
But after every thing , i am still getting a screen asking for sim network unlock pin
i am trying to use it in india .. any help is helpful
help requested
you should never post your IMEI number... ever.
Haha edit your post right away dood
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mkiran18 said:
Atrix 4g Sim unlock code
I tried flashing ROM specified by the2dcour
But after every thing , i am still getting a screen asking for sim network unlock pin
IMEI number 356381040015541
i am trying to use it in india .. any help is helpful
help requested
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Not sure what you're talking about, but ROM flashing has nothing to do with sim unlocking. If you're not using an official sim for the carrier your phone came from, you have to buy an unlock pin online or try to get one from the carrier.
hmm
I removed the number from my post ... seems like i cant remove it from the replied one .
I bought from AT&T and came to india ...... Now it is keeping on asking for the unlock pin
i was desperate .,., any idea , where i can get an unlock pin is helpful
any software ?
mkiran18 said:
I removed the number from my post ... seems like i cant remove it from the replied one .
I bought from AT&T and came to india ...... Now it is keeping on asking for the unlock pin
i was desperate .,., any idea , where i can get an unlock pin is helpful
any software ?
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One thing you can do is buy an unlock code, like check eBay, I highly doubt you'll be capable of getting software to do it
Any trustworthy ?
I was googling , I found that many might be a scam
If any one else has done this before from a good seller ...
references please ?
mkiran18 said:
I was googling , I found that many might be a scam
If any one else has done this before from a good seller ...
references please ?
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hey kiran.. i too had same problem... I got this moto atrix with android 2.2.2 version frm AT&T carrier locked.. i tried to unlock with "RSD lite" software by keeping the phone in "Starting RSD Protocol Support" and again booted it in "fastboot" mode and tried "fastboot oem unlock" command, then rebooted the phone (this process i got on googling) the phone rebooted saying unlocked, but when i insert my sim it is still asking for "SIM Network unlock PIN"
did u find any solution ? i too thought of buying that PIN online, but was just checking if anyone did it before in india...
praveen_red said:
hey kiran.. i too had same problem... I got this moto atrix with android 2.2.2 version frm AT&T carrier locked.. i tried to unlock with "RSD lite" software by keeping the phone in "Starting RSD Protocol Support" and again booted it in "fastboot" mode and tried "fastboot oem unlock" command, then rebooted the phone (this process i got on googling) the phone rebooted saying unlocked, but when i insert my sim it is still asking for "SIM Network unlock PIN"
did u find any solution ? i too thought of buying that PIN online, but was just checking if anyone did it before in india...
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Fastboot oem unlock does NOT sim-unlock the phone!!!! It unlocks the bootloader!!! *facepalm*
I hear a lot of people here successfully got codes from cellunlock.net
I'm not responsible if you get scammed though
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Alcapone263 said:
I hear a lot of people here successfully got codes from cellunlock.net
I'm not responsible if you get scammed though
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Just get ahold of AT&T - they are giving out the unlock codes now - thats how i got mine.
jgc121 said:
Just get ahold of AT&T - they are giving out the unlock codes now - thats how i got mine.
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oh, that is great. how long did ATT take to give you the unlock code? What did ATT ask, apart from IMEI? ATT mobile number needed?? I don't have ATT mobile number....
ducati - same situation for me as well .. i dont have ATT SIM .,., but the phone is locked for SIM
What should i tell ATT ?
Any ideas ?
Can any one tell me, what all i need to talk to ATT for getting this pin ?
Any news, guys?
I also have Atrix from AT&T and its locked with my sim.
How can I get the unlock code? send them an email?
Thanks.
Any news, guys?
I also have Atrix from AT&T and its locked with my sim.
How can I get the unlock code? send them an email?
Thanks.
[email protected]
Hey guys,
Im gonna be going overseas and I called ATT about an unlock code and they provided me with one with my atrix, however I cant try to unlock it until I get a sim card for another carrier.
I wont be able to do that for a couple days, but I am just wondering one thing. They told me all I have to do is put in a different sim card and reboot the phone and a pop up will show up asking for an unlocked code.
Will this work with Cyanogenmod 7 installed as I currently have it, or do I need to revert to the stock 2.3.4 to unlock the phone?
Thank you
Logically yes; there's no other way to remove the sim lock other than having the code so cm7 or not, it's still there.
My logic though, don't come complaining if it didn't work out! :-$
How do I get my S3 to auto prompt for the unlock code? I'm just trying to unlock it for use on another network, and maybe apply a new ROM (I tried Android Revolution HD which looks cool)
I have the stock Vodafone UK ROM on it right now, but can put another ROM on it if I need to do that to unlock it.
It used to prompt me to enter an unlock code, but now it doesnt...
Thanks,
Paul
If you are talking about a pin for the SIM, then this is stored on the SIM so will not take effect if you change sims. If you are referring to the unlock specified in phone security settings, then this will get removed when you wipe the phone (such as when you put on a new rom).Just go back into settings and set the unlock code again.
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Hi,
To have the asked unlock code, just put a SIM card from another carrier. You are on Vodafone so put an Orange SIM card (for example) and you will have the unlock code request (I presume you have it?).
But for move to another ROM you need to unlock your phone?
Or try this to unlock your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451&highlight=sim+unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802951
But you need root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728441
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701770
But, first, if I'm not mistaken just root your phone to change of ROM... no need to SIM unlock
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uberNoobZA said:
If you are talking about a pin for the SIM, then this is stored on the SIM so will not take effect if you change sims. If you are referring to the unlock specified in phone security settings, then this will get removed when you wipe the phone (such as when you put on a new rom).Just go back into settings and set the unlock code again.
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I mean the unlock code to use on a differ t network. It should ask for unlock code when I put in foreign sim.
Where us that option in the settings?
Thanks,
Paul
Yes if it doesn't ask, maybe it's already unlocked.
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viking37 said:
Hi,
To have the asked unlock code, just put a SIM card from another carrier. You are on Vodafone so put an Orange SIM card (for example) and you will have the unlock code request (I presume you have it?).
But for move to another ROM you need to unlock your phone?
Or try this to unlock your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451&highlight=sim+unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802951
But you need root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728441
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701770
But, first, if I'm not mistaken just root your phone to change of ROM... no need to SIM unlock
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Thanks Viking37...
I have just used the GalaxSIm unlock and it's worked a treat so I'm using my Orange SIM... I expect that the O2 SIM may not be setup by O2 yet. I will have to call them to get that SIM sorted out.
Thanks for your help. This is now solved.
Regards,
Paul
How do I unlock my Atrix? I got the unlock code form ATT...
I am not sure what to do now with it.... can anyone help me out?
I just wanted to do a SIM unlock so I can user other SIMs with it. I dont care about unlocking the bootloader and rooting and all the jazz on this phone.
You really should have searched first. This is by far not the first time this has been asked.
If you want to use it with a non-AT&T SIM card, then why don't you just put the other SIM card in?
ravilov said:
You really should have searched first. This is by far not the first time this has been asked.
If you want to use it with a non-AT&T SIM card, then why don't you just put the other SIM card in?
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I tired searching around but I did not find what I was looking for.
I dont have another SIM card to put in my old Atrix yet. If I did would be prompted for that unlock code the lady gave me?
Yes.
i recently bought a used N10 from ebay and while i checked the IMEI on tmobiles site (its clean), its sim locked.
i used @Paula2707cq awesome debloat script and was able to toggle the OEM unlock. i got the key and sent for the bootloader unlock token and hope to get it soon but i now have a question.
will unlocking the bootloader get rid of the sim lock? if not, do i have to go through tmo? i tried the phone with my mint mobile sim card and everything works but im going to wait to see if i can unlock the bootloader or im going to send the phone back. thanks for any and all help.
droidbot1337 said:
i recently bought a used N10 from ebay and while i checked the IMEI on tmobiles site (its clean), its sim locked.
i used @Paula2707cq awesome debloat script and was able to toggle the OEM unlock. i got the key and sent for the bootloader unlock token and hope to get it soon but i now have a question.
will unlocking the bootloader get rid of the sim lock? if not, do i have to go through tmo? i tried the phone with my mint mobile sim card and everything works but im going to wait to see if i can unlock the bootloader or im going to send the phone back. thanks for any and all help.
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Simlock means the phone is locked to the network (tmo)..try what i said in other response
Even it's unlocked it wouldn't work on AT&T, a locked TMo phone(not Metro's) will work on TMo and it's MVNO just fine.