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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
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.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Related
I bought a locked orange X10 and unlocked it with a code so I could use my tmobile simcard in it. However, I updated to 2.1 and now its relocked itself. I talked to a sony ericsson person and they said this was meant to happen because when it was updated it was restored to factory settings and they said I could use the same code to unlock it but I don't have this code anymore so they said I had no choice but to buy another code. Thats another £20 Is there a way I can unlock it again without buying a code again.
As of right now, no, there is no other way to SIM-unlock our x10's without handing over cash to someone.
Sent from my X10 TripNMiUI-IRIS using XDA Premium App
I thought sim unlocking was supposed to be permanent. It's not fair that just because I updated I now have to potentially payanother £30 to get the phone unlocked AGAIN
i bought already unlocked x10, rogers branded (canada)
also had same fear to get a locked phone after update to 2.1
i even wrote to rogers support to investigate, they said they dont know it the phone will lock again.
se support didnt even answered....
BUT, i took the risk and updated to 2.1, the phone never locked.
hope it wont lock upgrading to 2.3
It will only be permanent (to the best of my knowledge) if we get an unlocked bootloader, because it gives us direct access to where SIM-lock is stored, and don't expect one from SE. So until Maxrfon and the_laser settle their argument and give us something to work with, or another genius unlocks it, im afraid you'll just have to pay for another code.
Sent from my X10 TripNMiUI-IRIS using XDA Premium App
muratbaizhanov said:
i bought already unlocked x10, rogers branded (canada)
also had same fear to get a locked phone after update to 2.1
i even wrote to rogers support to investigate, they said they dont know it the phone will lock again.
se support didnt even answered....
BUT, i took the risk and updated to 2.1, the phone never locked.
hope it wont lock upgrading to 2.3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, if the phone was originally unlocked, it _shouldn't_ lock it self.
EDIT: I may be wrong however, so don't quote me
Sent from my X10 TripNMiUI-IRIS using XDA Premium App
Is the phone only sim locked on a software level? Would changing the firmware unlock it?
I've never had any complaints about relocking itself tho.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA Premium App
Hi
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)
Sent from my mopho
+1
cornelious2 said:
for non USA locations it is already unlocked out of the box.(simply wise not bootloader)
Sent from my mopho
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This.
Sent from my Motorola Electrify using xda premium
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.
Sent from my Motorola Electrify using xda premium
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
johnrippa said:
I hear Google has answers...
I swear the "help me unlock threads" keep popping up like cockroaches.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda app-developers app
truth77 said:
Lol your in a bad mood today huh?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
asifsyed said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a GSM phone, not CDMA. They do not have to activate the phone.
johnrippa said:
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
asifsyed said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
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:
hey hey :cyclops:
My atrix was bought in the U.S. but I'm from Brazil and I need to unlock my phone. but I have no number or account with AT & T, I can unlock the phone otherwise? is there a program or setting that unlock or generate an unlock code? I have already connected to AT & T but not the number of a chip of them I can not do anything
Thanks.:good:
Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
Enviado desde mi MB860
andresrivas said:
Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
Enviado desde mi MB860
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
there were threads about that, but I think that things have changed so much that the processes that were talked about are now extinct.
help
if posted in the wrong place sorry:good:, did not know where to post. could direct me to the correct location?
anyway can anyone help me?
need to unlock the sim card for all operators but can not find a solution.
I saw several links that say get the unlock code but are paid and have not seen any reference in forums on reliable sites. does anyone know any programs or trusted site and that really get the unlock code?
Thank you for your cooperation.
Unlock codes can be purchased online for just a few bucks. Idk if I'm allowed to list sites here or not but here is the one I use the most for unlocking phones Cellunlocker.net I've unlock alot of phones with their service for just a few bucks. I think the last time I unlocked a Atrix 4G it cost about $15
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
unlock your phone and install an international rom.
overboard1978 said:
unlock your phone and install an international rom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
prince_of_darkness666 said:
I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
when i unlocked mine it now shows all networks when i have no sim card installed. havent tried another carriers sim card in it to see if it works sorry if i was incorrect.
I'm on the same boat, I bought an Atrix 4g on amazon which was supposed to be gsm unlocked, but the only thing it had unlocked was the bootloader. I couldn't return it since I'm from Venezuela so I have to look for a way to unlock it.
I went to a store where they do this kind of stuff, the guy had some "zunzun" software to do it but it said something about the firmware being incompatible (android 2.3.6 4.5.141), I guess if downgrading doesn't work I'll end up buying an unlock code on one of those websites. I preferred the other method because I can pay with the local coin instead of buying expensive dollars...
@rdz420, please update if you manage to unlock it.
I've unlocked my Atrix 4G here, they are legit and it's cheap.
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/
Take in mind that some AT&T phones can't be unlocked via code.. that's what they told me. (Mine is UK Orange, so I could unlock it :good
hey guys
I did not unlock the phone yet, but I spent a few shops that do unlocking here in Brazil, the majority says that the cel need to try to generate the code, but how they are generating the code? will be a trusted site?
Besides this method gave some research on kernel change, it seems that with the change of kernel + rom the phone would be unlocked with the network. right? anyone have any positive experience in the area?
thanks
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
One does not rely on the other, and i haven't seen any issues with one affecting the other
Sent from my MB886 using xda app-developers app
palmbeach05 said:
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
Sent from my MB886 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As @palmbeach05 said, both are independant. Bootloader unlock (thus installing new roms and kernels) doesn't unlock for any carrier and sim unlock by itself won't allow you to install new roms and kernels.
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
Enviado desde mi MB860
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
pd. No find similar post...
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
pd. No find similar post...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this worked for me.. had to buy a otg y cable off ebay tho. code is free
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-to/sim-unlock-your-htc-one-for-free-0155174/
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
pd. No find similar post...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why can't you unlock via htcdev.com?
I sent my phone in to htc a couple months ago, they sent me back a different phone too. I just unlocked again via htcdev.com.
rayndog3 said:
why can't you unlock via htcdev.com?
I sent my phone in to htc a couple months ago, they sent me back a different phone too. I just unlocked again via htcdev.com.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HTCDEV is only for unlock the bootloader no SIM unlock
Keroque said:
HTCDEV is only for unlock the bootloader no SIM unlock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh sorry, I misunderstood, thats what I thought you were talking about the bootloader.