Hello. I was going to pull the trigger and get an ATT S3 in the US, though I'm travelling to Egypt in month or so, staying there for a couple of months.
Is unlocking guaranteed? And for which model? Obviously I won't be using ATT's SIM, so am I still required to pay for the mobile plan? Will my phone get blocked or just the SIM?
WildEast said:
Hello. I was going to pull the trigger and get an ATT S3 in the US, though I'm travelling to Egypt in month or so, staying there for a couple of months.
Is unlocking guaranteed? And for which model? Obviously I won't be using ATT's SIM, so am I still required to pay for the mobile plan? Will my phone get blocked or just the SIM?
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You can get your AT&T phone unlocked by AT&T for paying some price and then you wont have to unlock it to run other SIMs other than AT&T. These companies are sometimes hesitant to provide the unlock but you can always buy a international GT-i9300 Galaxy S 3 that comes factory unlocked with no pay plan.
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WildEast said:
Hello. I was going to pull the trigger and get an ATT S3 in the US, though I'm travelling to Egypt in month or so, staying there for a couple of months.
Is unlocking guaranteed? And for which model? Obviously I won't be using ATT's SIM, so am I still required to pay for the mobile plan? Will my phone get blocked or just the SIM?
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Just Unlock it using Galaxy Sim Unlock(ava as free on XDa) or use this http://blog.gsmarena.com/in-phone-hack-can-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-and-note-2-phones-for-free/
Note that this method may not work for all Galaxy S III or Note II variants. Also keep in mind that this could void your warranty, so proceed at your own risk. Here are the steps you need to take:
1) Insert the desired SIM card you want to use unlocked into your device, and restart the phone.
2) Enter the code *#197328640# into the keypad and press send.
3) Go to Main Menu -> [1] UMTS -> [1] Debug Screen -> [8] Phone Control -> [6] Network Lock -> Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF (after choosing this option, wait for at least 30 seconds)
4) Go back one step by pressing the Menu button, select back, which should bring you to [6] Network Lock, then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
If you followed the above steps correctly, your device should now work with the new SIM card!
Let us know if the above method worked for you, and on what device.
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No need to pay anything to At&T (it is not Iphone)
Taimur Akmal said:
You can get your AT&T phone unlocked by AT&T for paying some price and then you wont have to unlock it to run other SIMs other than AT&T. These companies are sometimes hesitant to provide the unlock but you can always buy a international GT-i9300 Galaxy S 3 that comes factory unlocked with no pay plan.
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Eh, but the extra cash I pay is the actual unlocked phone price right? Can't really afford it right now and might just get a cheaper unlocked phone..
drraptor said:
Just Unlock it using Galaxy Sim Unlock(ava as free on XDa) or use this
Note that this method may not work for all Galaxy S III or Note II variants. Also keep in mind that this could void your warranty, so proceed at your own risk. Here are the steps you need to take:
No need to pay anything to At&T (it is not Iphone)
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You mean just paying the first month+activation+phone price, and delay my monthly payments (my stay can extend up to a year)? Am I not getting an IMEI ban or something for that? And how will an IMEI ban affect my phone usage abroad?
WildEast said:
Eh, but the extra cash I pay is the actual unlocked phone price right? Can't really afford it right now and might just get a cheaper unlocked phone..
You mean just paying the first month+activation+phone price, and delay my monthly payments (my stay can extend up to a year)? Am I not getting an IMEI ban or something for that? And how will an IMEI ban affect my phone usage abroad?
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IMHO, they can't or usually don't impose a IMEI ban. Just try any of methods. You can also change IMEI
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I will be in the US for vacation in about six weeks and planning to buy The One.
Can you please help me with some questions:
1. Assuming that by then stock would be plenty and they don't refuse off contract sales. My question is: will A&TT or T-Mobile sell me the phone without me getting any phone service. I have my SIM with international roaming and do not need any kind of US phone service. I just need the Hardware. Is it possible?
2. Because I would be paying the phone without any contract or subsidy (full price). Can you confirm it will be unlocked to use with a SIM from any operator? Is it something automatically or I have to request it in the store?
3. I'm ok if they can only be unlocked. But have to ask if The One bough from operators can also be customized with other ROMS.
3. Which carrier is prefered to do this (if can be done) AT&T or T-Mobile.
Thanks you!
Antiflash said:
I will be in the US for vacation in about six weeks and planning to buy The One.
Can you please help me with some questions:
1. Assuming that by then stock would be plenty and they don't refuse off contract sales. My question is: will A&TT or T-Mobile sell me the phone without me getting any phone service. I have my SIM with international roaming and do not need any kind of US phone service. I just need the Hardware. Is it possible?
2. Because I would be paying the phone without any contract or subsidy (full price). Can you confirm it will be unlocked to use with a SIM from any operator? Is it something automatically or I have to request it in the store?
3. I'm ok if they can only be unlocked. But have to ask if The One bough from operators can also be customized with other ROMS.
3. Which carrier is prefered to do this (if can be done) AT&T or T-Mobile.
Thanks you!
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You probably want to buy the unlocked version. It is cheaper, unlocked, and will be able to use custom roms after unlocking the bootloader http://shopamerica.htc.com/brands/HTC-mobile/homebrands/index.htm
If not to answer those questions
1. Yes you can buy off contract
2. It will not be unlocked. You probably can unlock it easily with something like cellular unlocker service
3. Right now the bootloader is unlockable. We do not know if they will lock in the future
3(again). AT&T has earlier release but it doesnt really matter
joshuadjohnson22 said:
You probably want to buy the unlocked version. It is cheaper, unlocked, and will be able to use custom roms after unlocking the bootloader http://shopamerica.htc.com/brands/HTC-mobile/homebrands/index.htm
If not to answer those questions
1. Yes you can buy off contract
2. It will not be unlocked. You probably can unlock it easily with something like cellular unlocker service
3. Right now the bootloader is unlockable. We do not know if they will lock in the future
3(again). AT&T has earlier release but it doesnt really matter
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Thanks for the prompt response. I would like to buy it from HTC directly but what I planning is a road trip and won't be staying more than a couple of days in any place. It is difficult to time processing and delivery times from HTC and I don't know how strict they are with billing address differing from shipping address.
Bummer they would not unlocked it even after paying it in full. What "unlocker" services do you recommend. I have never used one.
Antiflash said:
Thanks for the prompt response. I would like to buy it from HTC directly but what I planning is a road trip and won't be staying more than a couple of days in any place. It is difficult to time processing and delivery times from HTC and I don't know how strict they are with billing address differing from shipping address.
Bummer they would not unlocked it even after paying it in full. What "unlocker" services do you recommend. I have never used one.
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There are a lot out there like http://www.cellunlocker.net/ they will just send you a code that you can enter after putting a none AT&T sim in it. Now a disclaimer from me. I have heard of a lot of phones being unlocked by them but the HTC One has not been unlocked on AT&T yet as far as I know.
I just bought one from a employee on craigslist and trying to get it unlocked
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If any carrier sells you a phone for off contract pricing you're eligible/entitled to have it unlocked when you walk out the door. Just call them.
Hey guys, pretty newbie question for ya'll, but how do I unlock it to work on AT&T? Is it as simple as following these steps?
3. once you receive the unlock code turn on your phone and from the dialer type 2945#*769#
4. the moment you press the last # you should be getting a hidden menu for unlocking the phone.
5. press on Network lock and keyin the NCK code provided
And I buy the code on like ebay for $2?
Just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly when I receive the phone.
Thank you so much.
wendyburger said:
Hey guys, pretty newbie question for ya'll, but how do I unlock it to work on AT&T? Is it as simple as following these steps?
3. once you receive the unlock code turn on your phone and from the dialer type 2945#*769#
4. the moment you press the last # you should be getting a hidden menu for unlocking the phone.
5. press on Network lock and keyin the NCK code provided
And I buy the code on like ebay for $2?
Just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly when I receive the phone.
Thank you so much.
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Don't know how fast you need to unlock the phone, but my phone came unlocked out of the box from Tmobile. If you provide Tmo with the IMEI they will happy email you the code, they took 24 hours for me...only to discover the phone wasn't locked. best
Oh so I should just try the at&t sim first when the phone arrives and see if it works? If not, are those the steps above that will work once I have a code?
brickedmyphone123 said:
Don't know how fast you need to unlock the phone, but my phone came unlocked out of the box from Tmobile. If you provide Tmo with the IMEI they will happy email you the code, they took 24 hours for me...only to discover the phone wasn't locked. best
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normally, they won't unlock the phone not used on T-mobile network
cgigate said:
normally, they won't unlock the phone not used on T-mobile network
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Depends if it was fully paid for or not.
REMEMBER IT IS CURRENTLY ILLEGAL TO UNLOCK ANY PHONE WITHOUT THE CARRIERS PERMISSION!
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Depends if it was fully paid for or not.
REMEMBER IT IS CURRENTLY ILLEGAL TO UNLOCK ANY PHONE WITHOUT THE CARRIERS PERMISSION!
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Is it easy for them to find out? If I was to potentially nlock the phone with an ebay code, and just plug in my AT&T chip, would anyone know?
These P769 phones are already unlocked, aren't they? I was pretty sure they were.
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Depends if it was fully paid for or not.
REMEMBER IT IS CURRENTLY ILLEGAL TO UNLOCK ANY PHONE WITHOUT THE CARRIERS PERMISSION!
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Phones you buy at full price and out of contract are legal to unlock.
wendyburger said:
Hey guys, pretty newbie question for ya'll, but how do I unlock it to work on AT&T? Is it as simple as following these steps?
3. once you receive the unlock code turn on your phone and from the dialer type 2945#*769#
4. the moment you press the last # you should be getting a hidden menu for unlocking the phone.
5. press on Network lock and keyin the NCK code provided
And I buy the code on like ebay for $2?
Just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly when I receive the phone.
Thank you so much.
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This one works well and extremely fast; $1.86
kimtyson said:
These P769 phones are already unlocked, aren't they? I was pretty sure they were.
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Tmobile p769 usa versions at least are not carrier unlocked.
Call T-Mobile. They WILL give you the code. Granted that's if the phone has been paid in full. (And you can save your $2)
Also, there is already legislation in place to remove the limitations of phone unlocking. It's moving along pretty quickly too. I'd say within the next year or two, it won't matter. However, if you are under contract, it's at the discretion of the provider.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/make-unlocking-cell-phones-legal/1g9KhZG7
The White House agrees with the 114,000+ of you who believe that consumers should be able to unlock their cell phones without risking criminal or other penalties. In fact, we believe the same principle should also apply to tablets, which are increasingly similar to smart phones. And if you have paid for your mobile device, and aren't bound by a service agreement or other obligation, you should be able to use it on another network. It's common sense, crucial for protecting consumer choice, and important for ensuring we continue to have the vibrant, competitive wireless market that delivers innovative products and solid service to meet consumers' needs.
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Hello,
I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.
Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?
Thanks.
hakkan said:
Hello,
I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.
Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?
Thanks.
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locked and no way that i know of changing it as sprint version doesnt have root yet.
From Sprint's unlock policy:
I am a former Sprint customer or was never a Sprint customer but have purchased a Sprint device from a third party other than Sprint. Can I get the MSL code?
For individuals owners who can provide the telephone number last associated with the device, Sprint may be able to provide the applicable MSL Code if the account associated with the device is in good standing (service or installment contract fulfilled, payments are current, no write-off balance, not associated with a phone sent to collections, phone not reported lost or stolen, etc.).
hakkan said:
Hello,
I plan to buy (from ebay) a Sprint G3 and use it on GSM with a SIM card.
Is it possible ? Is it locked ot unlocked ? Is it possible to bypass sprint activation screen ?
Thanks.
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Important thing here is where are you located;
In US - Most probably not, until someone finds a hack for it. Sprint certainly doesn't want you to use their phone on GSM in US.
Outside US - You may get the SIM card slot unlocked from Sprint (done via OTA, not thru code) if some conditions are met like account should be in good standing, shouldn't be a bad ESN & phone should be 90 days old on the account (some people in past have been able to get past this requirement).
Apart from these, you also need to make sure that GSM/UMTS/LTE bands your carrier use are supported by Sprint G3.
I am in the same boat as you, looking to buy a Sprint G3 & use on GSM. Since I'm not in US, I can definitely use it once unlocked but the problem is how to ask Sprint for the unlock when you are not a customer & don't have an account with them.
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BretonGirl said:
From Sprint's unlock policy:
I am a former Sprint customer or was never a Sprint customer but have purchased a Sprint device from a third party other than Sprint. Can I get the MSL code?
For individuals owners who can provide the telephone number last associated with the device, Sprint may be able to provide the applicable MSL Code if the account associated with the device is in good standing (service or installment contract fulfilled, payments are current, no write-off balance, not associated with a phone sent to collections, phone not reported lost or stolen, etc.).
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OP is talking about GSM unlock, MSL is not going to help.
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OP is talking about GSM unlock, MSL is not going to help.
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Um, yes it is. You have to get the MSL from Sprint in order to unlock their phones for usage on GSM networks. It's all explained in their Unlock Policy on Sprint.com.
BretonGirl said:
Um, yes it is. You have to get the MSL from Sprint in order to unlock their phones for usage on GSM networks. It's all explained in their Unlock Policy on Sprint.com.
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Well, I say it again.. MSL has to do nothing with GSM slot unlocking for Int'l networks. For this, Sprint pushes an OTA to the phone which unlocks the SIM slot.
If you still think its explained in a different way (involving MSL) on the Sprint website, plz post the link.
Just wait until we have root and I will see if I can unlock it for everyone.
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jainanshal said:
Well, I say it again.. MSL has to do nothing with GSM slot unlocking for Int'l networks. For this, Sprint pushes an OTA to the phone which unlocks the SIM slot.
If you still think its explained in a different way (involving MSL) on the Sprint website, plz post the link.
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I'm talking about unlocking it for use on AT&T, T-Mobile, etc, here in the U.S. For that unlocking you need the MSL code.
Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html
Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.
BretonGirl said:
Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html
Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.
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You tired of giving that link yet?
I think hidden key/hidden menu unlocking
BretonGirl said:
Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html
Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.
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Simply because Sprint phones are much cheaper than any other carrier if bought slightly used or from sites like swappa and ebay. However due to strict unlocking policies of sprint it is near impossible to unlock their devices if you are not a customer. Heck even if you are a customer they give you a hard time. Hence phones on Sprint tend to have much lower resale value for this very reason and hence the reason for people attracted to these devices because they do have the hardware capability of using gsm networks it's only sprint/software that's holding these phones back.
As of now i would hold off on buying a Sprint lg g3 if you plan to use on another network. The phone doesn't even have root yet for sim unlocking hacks to even be attempted. Check out the Sprint HTC m8 sim unlock hack is out for that phone and very capable device with much more development.
I get that I should buy a phone for a given carrier - However, if I were to buy a Sprint LG G3 that WAS unlocked, would I be able to use it on T-Mobile would I be able to have some reasonable expectation to have UTMS+/LTE connectivity?
(if I can buy an unlocked sprint phone for ~ $275 vs ~ $450 for a t-mobile version...)
scifan said:
I get that I should buy a phone for a given carrier - However, if I were to buy a Sprint LG G3 that WAS unlocked, would I be able to use it on T-Mobile would I be able to have some reasonable expectation to have UTMS+/LTE connectivity?
(if I can buy an unlocked sprint phone for ~ $275 vs ~ $450 for a t-mobile version...)
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You will not get lte on it bands are not there.....
BretonGirl said:
Here's their unlock policy.
http://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html
Seriously though, why do people buy a phone designed for one carrier wanting to use it on another? It's ridiculous. Just buy what your carrier offers, simple.
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Though this is old ill comment my idea of why. The very reason is , i believe anyway is that sprint phones' resale value is the cheapest overall ...why? Because of the sprint reputation as well as the old days it would not connect to gsm period. However today its global capabilities has began a big buy spree on this model mainly for price ..This is why you might see as example on craigslist, s4 175 as opposed to verizon 250 or T-Mobile etc. Sprint has always had cheaper or lower resale value. Not sure how much longer but ive bought many sprint devices for this reason ..also since sprint sells to more lower to no credit with the spending limit option they are more prone to blacklisted phones and or risk. Lol. So to me i believe this is why you see lots more sprint phones today trying to get on gsm or any. Peace.
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Most phones after 2012 using LTE have to have a Sim card slot.
Verizon had to unlock their phones because of the LTE bands they use.
Prior to that Sprint was using Clear as thier 4G provider using WiMAx. When they built up their network their network they had to use sim card slots
Just like Boost, Virgin, they lock down the sim using UCC.
By locking down the sim and the modem you cant access the service menus to take the lock off.
Currently the HTC One, One MAX, and M8 for Sprint are capable of gsm but man is it a pain.
There may be a way hopefully since yes Sprint phones are very cheap in resale value. I got a HTC One MAX for $150. Took me 3 days to unlock, s-off and figure out the instructions on the internet so I can use it on T-Mobile.
I came here to see if the LG G3 can be done as well...so far looks like a no go.
So far the Note 3, Mega and other Samsung phones can be unlocked.
I think it's a steal to get a 5.9" 1080p Quad Core phone for $150. Cheaper than the Desire 820 GSM which is only 720p for $350.
The sim can be unlocked ..... All you have to do is read.
jamesb85 said:
The sim can be unlocked ..... All you have to do is read.
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Can you please explain or point us in the right direction? Thanks.
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bypaass activation
blane73 said:
Can you please explain or point us in the right direction? Thanks.
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i used that way with no problems sa far http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/general/unlock-sim-gsm-how-to-t2853594
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/orig-development/how-to-gsm-unlock-t2961099 check and this!
for disable activation go to system priv apps and find LgStartUpWizzard.apk and rename it to .bak save it, and you get rid of activation process
I recently bought this amazing phone on ebay, and I'm trying to sim unlock it, the phone is not blacklisted, or financed, but It cannot be unlocked since its not in T-mobile database(even when it is branded tmobile phone with all the tmobile bloated apps), since T-mobile or LG cannot unlock it I was looking for a Root-unlocking solution for this since I dont want to start the process of returning the phone at this time of the year and I already paid for my country customs fees to get the phone here.
Is there any way to sim unlock the LG h901 using root mods?
Thanks, I will appreciate your answers
As per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032, it seems the only unofficial way to sim unlock may be to pay $44.90 here: https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/. Someone said it worked for them anyway..
YrrchSebor said:
As per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032, it seems the only unofficial way to sim unlock may be to pay $44.90 here: https://www.unlockbase.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/. Someone said it worked for them anyway..
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I already tried that, and I got a refund from them, and two more unlocking service sellers (one seller on ebay and from releasemycode.com) the last one told me they all use the same server provider for the tmobile device app unlock, so it is useless to go to other unlock service. Thats why I open this thread to seenif there is any other way to sim unlock this phone
@yael20
Here's two options :
1. Ask your friend that have tmo service to call tmo and register your phone IMEI with their number and call tmo to unlocked it using device unlock app... since your phone not blacklisted or No financed.....[Worked for me].
2. Unlocked the BL... Install twrp... Root it and flash custom Rom ....install SuperSU and install regionlockaway.apk by @Chainfire same the creator of SuperSU and maybe it would unlock the SIM card. It worked for me in the past.... With Samsung ...htc phone....not sure LG phone.
*Swyped from T3DROID V10*
Let me know if what ted77usa worked pls
ted77usa said:
@yael20
Here's two options :
1. Ask your friend that have tmo service to call tmo and register your phone IMEI with their number and call tmo to unlocked it using device unlock app... since your phone not blacklisted or No financed.....[Worked for me].
2. Unlocked the BL... Install twrp... Root it and flash custom Rom ....install SuperSU and install regionlockaway.apk by @Chainfire same the creator of SuperSU and maybe it would unlock the SIM card. It worked for me in the past.... With Samsung ...htc phone....not sure LG phone.
*Swyped from T3DROID V10*
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I already unlocked BL and root, I will install regionlockaway.apk later during lunch time, Thanks!!!
I got this when trying regionlockaway:
YrrchSebor said:
I got this when trying regionlockaway:
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Same thing here
Looks like we will have to change our phones's CSC
To make it work, that raise a few questions:
1 - Can we change our CSC like it is done on Samsung Galaxy phones?
2 - can we flash the International, verizon, or ATT rom's CSC on our phone so we can get it unlocked or make it unlockable?
3- can I change my phone's imei to and old phone's imei that I have at home from the carrier where I want to use the phone with?
I'm not an expert and some of this questions may dont make any sense, but I'm just looking for some options to make this work...
successful non-TMobile SIM unlock
Bought mine SIM locked outright from T-Mobile with no activation, contract, or account. Paid $49.99 to Cellunlocker.net. it took 2 days. They were able to add my IMEI to the list so that the T-Mobile Unlock app saw mine as eligible for unlock. I selected permanent unlock & it worked without hiccup. I use mine on cricket now w/ no problems. I do not work for them or care to promote- just letting you know what I did that worked.
yael20 said:
Looks like we will have to change our phones's CSC
To make it work, that raise a few questions:
1 - Can we change our CSC like it is done on Samsung Galaxy phones?
2 - can we flash the International, verizon, or ATT rom's CSC on our phone so we can get it unlocked or make it unlockable?
3- can I change my phone's imei to and old phone's imei that I have at home from the carrier where I want to use the phone with?
I'm not an expert and some of this questions may dont make any sense, but I'm just looking for some options to make this work...
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Bought mine SIM locked outright from T-Mobile with no activation, contract, or account. Paid $49.99 to Cellunlocker.net. it took 2 days. They were able to add my IMEI to the list so that the T-Mobile Unlock app saw mine as eligible for unlock. I selected permanent unlock & it worked without hiccup. I use mine on cricket now w/ no problems. I do not work for them or care to promote- just letting you know what I did that worked.
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Thanks, I'm going to try that, but guys from unlockbase.com told me they all use the same server for unlocks, is that true?
Not sure, but I paid last Saturday and was notified that they were done Monday. No code or anything, no refund or apologies. I used the tmo unlock & it worked. That's all I know.
I'm in the same situation, bought it in eBay
I've tried:
Cellunlocker.net
Unlockriver
Unlockpanda
Releasemycode
... Now waiting response from onlineunlocks.com
But if they all use the same server as you said, so it's going to fall. =/
Buying from t-mobile outright is different story i guess. But my case the eBay seller said it was bought in bulk from LG, and not from t-mobile, maybe that's why cannot be unlocked. Sadly, I'm going to return it tomorrow.
I'm wondering what people's IMEI will show here: http://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
I imagine that the phone has to show as valid there to be unlockable by these services?
My seller said kind of same thing too, he said he "used to work fot T-mobile" and got it as a gift directly from LG , so when I check the Imei in tmobile database it doesnt show as blacklisted or financed, but it is like it doesnt exist in their database. The seller says it has to be activated and used for at least 30 days in T-mobile's network to get registered in their database.
I'm not as lucky as you, my seller is open for a return and refund me, BUT I paid 18% of the phone selling price (500+) in customs ( since I bought it from outside of United States) and I cant get a refund on that, I choose to wait for now....
Nevermind, dumb question haha. Sorry
bsilvino said:
I'm in the same situation, bought it in eBay
I've tried:
Cellunlocker.net
Unlockriver
Unlockpanda
Releasemycode
... Now waiting response from onlineunlocks.com
But if they all use the same server as you said, so it's going to fall. =/
Buying from t-mobile outright is different story i guess. But my case the eBay seller said it was bought in bulk from LG, and not from t-mobile, maybe that's why cannot be unlocked. Sadly, I'm going to return it tomorrow.
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I also tried cellunlocker and swiftunlocks and was refunded. So what I did since the seller on swappa wouldn't refund was I called tmobiel and bought a north american roaming package which is $50 usd per month and I'm at least able to use the phone. Basically we need to have it in use for 40 days and they will unlock it for us.
markbencze said:
I also tried cellunlocker and swiftunlocks and was refunded. So what I did since the seller on swappa wouldn't refund was I called tmobiel and bought a north american roaming package which is $50 usd per month and I'm at least able to use the phone. Basically we need to have it in use for 40 days and they will unlock it for us.
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So how did you get the sin card tho? They shipped it to you?
bsilvino said:
So how did you get the sin card tho? They shipped it to you?
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Phone came with a tmo sim card. If yours was bnib it also should have. You should check the box. I'm actually considering staying with tmo since their prices for the roaming plan is better than what bell can offer in a regular plan and they have better features. Ie free visual voicemail.
But if you don't have a sim in the box you should call tmo and order one. I think that this is the only route for some of us to take.
bsilvino said:
So how did you get the sin card tho? They shipped it to you?
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I am in a similar boat - I bought the phone from Ebay and it was T Mobile (brand new sealed). No service was able to unlock it for me so I called T Mobile and opened an Pre-Paid account. I put $10 on and used this while in the States to show it registered on T Mobile system.
I called to ask if it was registered on their network and they said yes. When I contacted T Mobile today, they said they can unlock it today if I put alteast $100 in refills. So once I did that, and called back - they then told me they still could not unlock it as my IMEI number was not registered in their system and my phone was not showing as a T Mobile phone!
I escalated the issue to the Support team and hopefully hear a response in the next two days. I told them that I did all they asked me to do including calling several times to verify the phone was with T Mobile so they either unlock my phone or refund me the $100 I paid.
I unlocked developer mode and it's just not there in the options. I have T-mobile US carrier. Model number is SM-A526U and I'm on Android 12 if that matters
Arobase40 said:
Looks like I already told you you don't have access to it with a branded US phone. ^^
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Would flashing the CSC to a different region work?
changing the date like in this video wont work either?
Arobase40 said:
You can try but I think its only available for carrier free phones.
You can also try to use an expensive paid service I won't name, but there is no guaranty it will work and you could be in trouble with your phone carrier.
Maybe someone else will contradict me...
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i just got off the phone with my carrier and they told me i need to meet 3 requirements:
1. have my phone paid off
2. have 40 days of service
3. have current service
So i got this phone under a promotion where I only pay $100 but its over the course of 24months combined with my monthly service billing. I asked if i could just pay it off now but they have this complicated credit system where, well i won't get into it. point is i can't unlock it right now. But she did say I can call back in 3 months after 3 billing cycles and the credit issue should be fixed and 40 days would have passed and they can unlock it then.
I just activated the phone yesterday and I wanted to root it before personalizing it so i wont have to start over later. Also I need to install PDAnet to hide my tethering so i can use unlimited wifi on my PC. as far as im aware PDAnet doesnt require a root tho right?
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Arobase40 said:
You can try but I think its only available for carrier free phones.
You can also try to use an expensive paid service I won't name, but there is no guaranty it will work and you could be in trouble with your phone carrier.
Maybe someone else will contradict me...
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I will do it for $1 million and the only guarantee I will offer is that your carrier will be pissed!
I have the same issue on my A526U that the OEM Unlock is missing in the Developer Settings. My phone is fully paid off, in service for over 1 year is currently active with service. Are you saying the carrier can enable this option for me? I kinda doubt it. Is there any other way?
easyxpress said:
I have the same issue on my A526U
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"U" variant is U.S. phone
U.S. Samsung phones have had their bootloaders permanently locked, which means OEM Unlock will not appear for you
greenteaandroid said:
i just got off the phone with my carrier and they told me i need to meet 3 requirements:
1. have my phone paid off
2. have 40 days of service
3. have current service
So i got this phone under a promotion where I only pay $100 but its over the course of 24months combined with my monthly service billing. I asked if i could just pay it off now but they have this complicated credit system where, well i won't get into it. point is i can't unlock it right now. But she did say I can call back in 3 months after 3 billing cycles and the credit issue should be fixed and 40 days would have passed and they can unlock it then.
I just activated the phone yesterday and I wanted to root it before personalizing it so i wont have to start over later. Also I need to install PDAnet to hide my tethering so i can use unlimited wifi on my PC. as far as im aware PDAnet doesnt require a root tho right?
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They're most likely talking about network unlocking and not actually bootloader unlocking.
BL unlocking is not something a carrier can do freely, it's more of a Samsung decision rather than a carrier decision.