I purchased a phone that was supposed to be unlocked. But when I received it, it had been a Claro gs3. Naturally it did not work with T-mobile. So I rooted the phone then unlocked it. Looking at the status of the phone with two different apps (galaxsim unlock and galaxy unlock), and both say product code: gt-i9300mblpct ; Accepted MCC/MNC: all ; Network Lock: unlocked ; then lists several other things that are all unlocked. Says nothing is locked in either of the apps. And yet the screen that asks for an unlock code still pops up, and the phone cannot connect with T-mobile, even though I have an activated microsim in it. When I first received the phone, I purchased an unlock code, that worked for about a day. When I turned it off and then back on, it asked for another unlock code (the old one wouldn't work). Also, all of those special *#xxxxxx# type codes do not work, it does not compute on the phone for some reason. Any ideas what is going on or how I can make calls and receive texts on it?
is it a genuine i9300? does the imei match?
Glebun said:
is it a genuine i9300? does the imei match?
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Model number: GT-I9300
Baseband Version: I9300UBELL1
It was unlocked with an unlock code till I reset the device, even though in the rooting and unlock apps it says everything is unlocked.
aesir911 said:
I purchased a phone that was supposed to be unlocked. But when I received it, it had been a Claro gs3. Naturally it did not work with T-mobile. So I rooted the phone then unlocked it. Looking at the status of the phone with two different apps (galaxsim unlock and galaxy unlock), and both say product code: gt-i9300mblpct ; Accepted MCC/MNC: all ; Network Lock: unlocked ; then lists several other things that are all unlocked. Says nothing is locked in either of the apps. And yet the screen that asks for an unlock code still pops up, and the phone cannot connect with T-mobile, even though I have an activated microsim in it. When I first received the phone, I purchased an unlock code, that worked for about a day. When I turned it off and then back on, it asked for another unlock code (the old one wouldn't work). Also, all of those special *#xxxxxx# type codes do not work, it does not compute on the phone for some reason. Any ideas what is going on or how I can make calls and receive texts on it?
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Sound like a bad imei
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cyanogendroid said:
Sound like a bad imei
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Just looked on a website to see if it is blacklisted... it is not.
so, I'll repeat my question. Is it a genuine i9300? does it have all the samsung features like best shot and direct call?
does the imei match?
Glebun said:
so, I'll repeat my question. Is it a genuine i9300? does it have all the samsung features like best shot and direct call?
does the imei match?
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yes yes yes... it is genuine. i went to multiple websites to ask, plus t-mobile says it is not blacklisted. i definitely know what the real ones look like. i have done lots of business with china, so i can distinguish any fake phone (plus this was not from china). all of the specs, feel, look, quality, and weight are the same. i know my way around phones, just not sure why this is happening. i have unlocked many phones, put on emulators/roms, created a hardmodded orignal xbox, did a softmod on several wii's, fixed computers, etc.
same thing is happening to me i flashed a custom rom and everything worked fine but I couldnt make calls or send texts. So I restored it back to my stock rom and still cant make calls or send texts.
does the imei match the one on the back?
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does the imei match the one on the back?
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yes yes yes
Does anyone know how to?
Flash back to the stock Rom, and reset to factory defaults, you might have to enter the unlock code again and see if that works!
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Flash back to the stock Rom, and reset to factory defaults, you might have to enter the unlock code again and see if that works!
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Do you know of a good mac program that would do that safely for the I9300? I've heard horror stories about flashing back the stock rom unsuccessfully or for the wrong device.
Are you in the US?
I would not have a clue, just find a thread directing you, and do exactly as it says! If it works for someone else it would work for you!
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I would not have a clue, just find a thread directing you, and do exactly as it says! If it works for someone else it would work for you!
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The other thread I found was not resolved for the guy.
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is there a way to unlock this device from AT&T carier to any GSM without buying a code from the offered sites??? maybe some playing with the boot or something...
As of yet I don't think there has been anything on this method of unlocking. There is another thread here about unlocking the phone, but I can't link it right now. Pretty much all I can say is wait and see what happens. I think we might be stuck for the next couple months untilled at&t decides they want to let us unlock the phone.
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is there a way to unlock this device from AT&T carier to any GSM without buying a code from the offered sites??? maybe some playing with the boot or something...
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I bought an unlock code from an Ebay seller blowfish06. Worked like a charm.
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I bought an unlock code from an Ebay seller blowfish06. Worked like a charm.
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Did his $10 code work or did you have to use the upgraded, more expensive service? Thanks a lot. I'm currently having all sorts of issues trying to unlock my phone from eBay.
The $10 code worked right off the bat. I paid for the item, and got the code in my email in 10 minutes. Plugged in a decrepit SIM from my trip to Singapore, and the phone came up with the SIM unlock prompt. The code was accepted with no issues.
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The $10 code worked right off the bat. I paid for the item, and got the code in my email in 10 minutes. Plugged in a decrepit SIM from my trip to Singapore, and the phone came up with the SIM unlock prompt. The code was accepted with no issues.
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Ah, thanks. I guess mine is just in that 1% that cannot be found in the normal database. Guess my only option is to pay for the expensive unlock... bah.
What Excatly does unlocking the HTC Aria do?
What does buying this unlock code do for the HTC Aria, what benifits would a user gain from this? Would i be able to change my boot screen, cause i would love to do that
It'll allow you to use the phone on a non-AT&T network. I'm trying to get mine on T-Mobile, to be specific.
@chaley80 - What you're looking for is referred to as "rooting" the phone. Basically, you need to have superuser access to the phone, to allow you to modify things like the boot animations. There are instructions on here. Its very easy with Revoked. All this type of unlocking does, is what shirleeey said, just allow you to use it on foreign GSM cell networks.
after a few months you can call up at&t and ask them for the unlock code, they have to give it to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730028
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after a few months you can call up at&t and ask them for the unlock code, they have to give it to you
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That's true if you are an AT&T customer, but if you're like me, I've never had my Aria on the AT&T network so I had to Sim unlock it as soon as I got it, over a year ago Cheers.
Going along with unlocking it, would it be possible to use the Aria SIM free? E.G. with just the basic functions, no cell radio, but it should still be able to connect to your home wi-fi. Almost like an android ipod touch in a sense. I think that'd be pretty cool.
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Going along with unlocking it, would it be possible to use the Aria SIM free? E.G. with just the basic functions, no cell radio, but it should still be able to connect to your home wi-fi. Almost like an android ipod touch in a sense. I think that'd be pretty cool.
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Yes, you can do that with any Android phone.
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Yes, you can do that with any Android phone.
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Seriously? How? You sir just made my day.
I apologize for deviating a little, but now my curiosity has been sparked~~
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Seriously? How? You sir just made my day.
I apologize for deviating a little, but now my curiosity has been sparked~~
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Just turn the phone on without a SIM card inside it.
If you're on a stock ROM it'll need to be activated with one first.
Then after it's activated you can leave the SIM out as long as you don't wipe data/factory reset
Let me rephrase that slightly, would there be any way to get rid of the "insert SIM" message?
@WinSuk: I'm running CM7. (Going to try your CM9 as soon as headphones work. Excellent job BTW )
I knew that I could take out my SIM card and my phone would still work, just wasn't sure to what extent. I figured there was something I would have to flash or other.
Thanks for your time,
~Vrawr
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Let me rephrase that slightly, would there be any way to get rid of the "insert SIM" message?
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Sorry for the confusion. I don't know if you can hide that message, but the phone otherwise is not limited in any way.
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Sorry for the confusion. I don't know if you can hide that message, but the phone otherwise is not limited in any way.
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It's chill. I see; I did do some browsing around, but there was no specific way to hide the message... at least none that I could find.
I'll be getting a new phone in a few months, but still wanted to keep my Aria to mess around with, hence my question.
Once again, thanks for your time,
~Vrawr
i'm not asking for unlock codes!!
my local cell phone repair shop screwed me over, i bought this atrix off ebay for $100 because it had a broken digitizer. i replaced the digitizer hoping the lcd is still good. no go. so instead of buying the cheapest lcd and waiting a few weeks to use the phone, i brought it to the repair shop.
the phone was off ebay and broken so it had knicks, scuffs, and a few missing fillers internally and screws. the phone i got back when they were done with it was completely new. no knicks, no scuffs, screws were all there and not worn down at all, etc.
i inserted my at&t sim card and it asks me for the unlock network pin. wtf? i dont want to go back to them because hey, they gave me a brand new phone and even if they dont remember me or the phone, they charge $50 for unlocking. if it was $10 alright i'll do it. $25 is really pushing it. but, $50 is ridiculous.
is there any way to figure out which network it is locked on to? i did check out the apn list to find out what the network settings currently is and it was completely blank.
i really do appreciate any help. i've already tried 2 online unlocking services (1st from ebay and 2nd from an online service site). the 1st one couldn't find any codes for my IMEI on at&t/cingular and the 2nd one i think was a factory unlock and they gave me a code by the phone did not accept it.
The Atrix should have the full APN list. You will just need to sim-unlock it.
Can you get into the "About phone" in the settings and see what build number it is?
marine417 said:
i'm not asking for unlock codes!!
my local cell phone repair shop screwed me over, i bought this atrix off ebay for $100 because it had a broken digitizer. i replaced the digitizer hoping the lcd is still good. no go. so instead of buying the cheapest lcd and waiting a few weeks to use the phone, i brought it to the repair shop.
the phone was off ebay and broken so it had knicks, scuffs, and a few missing fillers internally and screws. the phone i got back when they were done with it was completely new. no knicks, no scuffs, screws were all there and not worn down at all, etc.
i inserted my at&t sim card and it asks me for the unlock network pin. wtf? i dont want to go back to them because hey, they gave me a brand new phone and even if they dont remember me or the phone, they charge $50 for unlocking. if it was $10 alright i'll do it. $25 is really pushing it. but, $50 is ridiculous.
is there any way to figure out which network it is locked on to? i did check out the apn list to find out what the network settings currently is and it was completely blank.
i really do appreciate any help. i've already tried 2 online unlocking services (1st from ebay and 2nd from an online service site). the 1st one couldn't find any codes for my IMEI on at&t/cingular and the 2nd one i think was a factory unlock and they gave me a code by the phone did not accept it.
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The Atrix should have the full APN list. You will just need to sim-unlock it.
Can you get into the "About phone" in the settings and see what build number it is?
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i was thinking the exact same thing but there was nothing in the apn list like literally nothing. not even those protected carrier apns.
this is all the information in the about phone page.
system version
4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US
model number
MB860
android version
2.3.4
baseband version
N_01.77.30P
webtop version
WT-1.2.0-110
kernel version
[email protected] #2
build number
4.5.91
it doesn't make sense huh? everything listed, other than the missing apns, states that this phone should work with my att sim card but it does not. i did search the web and found the original att apns for the atrix and added all 4 of them and still asks me to enter the sim network unlock pin.
i know i most likely need to sim unlock but i dont know what carrier it was before. i already tried 2 unlock services online and both didn't work. if i could find out what carrier it was before, i would have much better progress.
Can you get into the Android Market on wifi? There is an app called APN Manager you can try to see the entire APN list.
https://market.android.com/details?...GwsMSwxLDEsImFsZS5hbmRyb2lkLmFwbm1hbmFnZXIiXQ..
Then you can go here to get an APN list (it will be the xml file within the zip):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149523
Then you can do this:
1. Go into APN Manager, go to "Backup & restore" and select "Backup"
2. Then, if you have a file manager, you can into your internal storage to the APN Manager folder and you will see an xml file. Just delete it and replace it with the xml file from the zip (and make sure to rename it the same as the original one)
3. GO back to APN Manager and just do a restore this time
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i was thinking the exact same thing but there was nothing in the apn list like literally nothing. not even those protected carrier apns.
it doesn't make sense huh?
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Its an AT&T branded device - just call AT&T and ask them nicely for the unlock code - tell them you're planning a trip over-seas and need it unlocked. As long as your account is in good standing, they'll give you the code free. I say its AT&T because of the info you posted, says AT&T in the info there - although someone may have flashed that over a Bell device or something like that (not sure if its possible to do that) But its worth a shot to call them.
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Can you get into the Android Market on wifi? There is an app called APN Manager you can try to see the entire APN list.
https://market.android.com/details?...GwsMSwxLDEsImFsZS5hbmRyb2lkLmFwbm1hbmFnZXIiXQ..
Then you can go here to get an APN list (it will be the xml file within the zip):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149523
Then you can do this:
1. Go into APN Manager, go to "Backup & restore" and select "Backup"
2. Then, if you have a file manager, you can into your internal storage to the APN Manager folder and you will see an xml file. Just delete it and replace it with the xml file from the zip (and make sure to rename it the same as the original one)
3. GO back to APN Manager and just do a restore this time
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i already entered those apns manually, do i still need to download apn manager? also, the apns wont matter if i cant unlock first.
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Its an AT&T branded device - just call AT&T and ask them nicely for the unlock code - tell them you're planning a trip over-seas and need it unlocked. As long as your account is in good standing, they'll give you the code free. I say its AT&T because of the info you posted, says AT&T in the info there - although someone may have flashed that over a Bell device or something like that (not sure if its possible to do that) But its worth a shot to call them.
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yea, i was thinking it could of been a bell atrix but atleast the apn for bell would of been there right? the first unlock service i've tried said they searched both databases for cingular and at&t and they couldn't find a code for the unlock. the second unlock service was supposedly for the factory unlock which did generate a code but it didn't work.
i didn't want to go to at&t to waste a trip but i don't think i have a choice. my fear is that they wont have a code for it like the first unlock service i tried.
Have you tried to see if a different AT&T sim would work?
marine417 said:
i already entered those apns manually, do i still need to download apn manager? also, the apns wont matter if i cant unlock first.
yea, i was thinking it could of been a bell atrix but atleast the apn for bell would of been there right? the first unlock service i've tried said they searched both databases for cingular and at&t and they couldn't find a code for the unlock. the second unlock service was supposedly for the factory unlock which did generate a code but it didn't work.
i didn't want to go to at&t to waste a trip but i don't think i have a choice. my fear is that they wont have a code for it like the first unlock service i tried.
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Have you tried to see if a different AT&T sim would work?
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nope, dont have another att sim card, my wife has the iphone 4 which uses the micro sim which i dont have an adapter for. actually, my wife also has a second line with at&t for work, but that doesn't have the smartphone plan... the last time we put that sim to a smartphone, even for just a day, the next bill we got was $40 more than wat we usually pay and was hell trying to resolve that mess.
so im guessing i should just bring it to at&t?
omg... i just went to the at&t store... my god... i hate going into an electronics store and knowing more than all the people working in there combined...
i told them my problem and all they could say was, "i'm sorry. i can't help you while the phone is still carrier locked. you have to contact the original carrier to get the unlock code."
what the hell do i do now? that is my problem! i have no clue what the original carrier is because the stupid local cell phone repair shop just gave me this headache of a phone instead of repairing my original phone! man, but my original phone was really messed up. this one is like brand spanking new, but jesus i cant get it to work with at&t!
i've checked with bell and the imei doesn't match any unlock code they have. at&t/cingular is also the same. i'm out of options.
any ideas? is there a way to track the imei to the carrier? or some code like *#06# for the imei but for the carrier lock info?
Is the phone not carrier branded in any way? That's weird. I'm not sure why it has an AT&T build(4.5.91) on it and it not be an AT&T phone...
marine417 said:
omg... i just went to the at&t store... my god... i hate going into an electronics store and knowing more than all the people working in there combined...
i told them my problem and all they could say was, "i'm sorry. i can't help you while the phone is still carrier locked. you have to contact the original carrier to get the unlock code."
what the hell do i do now? that is my problem! i have no clue what the original carrier is because the stupid local cell phone repair shop just gave me this headache of a phone instead of repairing my original phone! man, but my original phone was really messed up. this one is like brand spanking new, but jesus i cant get it to work with at&t!
i've checked with bell and the imei doesn't match any unlock code they have. at&t/cingular is also the same. i'm out of options.
any ideas? is there a way to track the imei to the carrier? or some code like *#06# for the imei but for the carrier lock info?
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Is the phone not carrier branded in any way? That's weird. I'm not sure why it has an AT&T build(4.5.91) on it and it not be an AT&T phone...
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oh trust me. i am the most confused person about this phone.
it has the at&t start up splash as well as the bloatware so yes it is an at&t phone... just the it has no at&t apns or any apns at all and my at&t sim card triggers that "sim network unlock pin" screen on start up.
this phone is seriously giving me the biggest migraine i ever had from a working phone.
Have you tried booting into recovery to see if it has a custom recovery on it or the stock recovery? Either way, maybe try that and using the "Factory reset" option from within recovery to see if that helps?
marine417 said:
oh trust me. i am the most confused person about this phone.
it has the at&t start up splash as well as the bloatware so yes it is an at&t phone... just the it has no at&t apns or any apns at all and my at&t sim card triggers that "sim network unlock pin" screen on start up.
this phone is seriously giving me the biggest migraine i ever had from a working phone.
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Have you tried booting into recovery to see if it has a custom recovery on it or the stock recovery? Either way, maybe try that and using the "Factory reset" option from within recovery to see if that helps?
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whoa... something was there... from the android system recovery>apply update from sdcard
blur_version.4.1.57.mb860.att.en.us.zip
greyblur-2-1.zip
.spotlight-v100/
.trashes/
lost.dir/
dcim/
what the hell is that?
i already did the motorola software update to 2.3.4 and i know when i first started up the phone it was on 2.2.2
if i flash that first one, do you think it'll fix anything?
I'd leave it alone since it's a Froyo build. I would just try to do a factory reset if possible. If that doesn't work then I don't know. I would suggest flashing an sbf but I have no idea what version phone you are using so that might be too risky.
marine417 said:
whoa... something was there... from the android system recovery>apply update from sdcard
blur_version.4.1.57.mb860.att.en.us.zip
greyblur-2-1.zip
.spotlight-v100/
.trashes/
lost.dir/
dcim/
what the hell is that?
i already did the motorola software update to 2.3.4 and i know when i first started up the phone it was on 2.2.2
if i flash that first one, do you think it'll fix anything?
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I'd leave it alone since it's a Froyo build. I would just try to do a factory reset if possible. If that doesn't work then I don't know. I would suggest flashing an sbf but I have no idea what version phone you are using so that might be too risky.
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i thought so. yeah, i was thinking of flashing an sbf or using rds but i have no clue what my phone is. it acts like at&t but doesn't accept my at&t sim card. also, the imei doesn't match either at&t/cingular and bell. so, what version is it? i have no freaking idea.
so im basically screwed aren't i?
I'm curious, you said the phone was 2.2.2 when you first started it up but now it's 2.3.4? How did that happen? Did you update Over-the-Air or manually?
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i thought so. yeah, i was thinking of flashing an sbf or using rds but i have no clue what my phone is. it acts like at&t but doesn't accept my at&t sim card. also, the imei doesn't match either at&t/cingular and bell. so, what version is it? i have no freaking idea.
so im basically screwed aren't i?
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I'm curious, you said the phone was 2.2.2 when you first started it up but now it's 2.3.4? How did that happen? Did you update Over-the-Air or manually?
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yea, my first start up since the repair i checked the status and it was on 2.2.2 (sim card was not inserted yet). i went home and put the simcard in and it did ask for the pin so i thought if i downloaded the motorola update software on the computer and update my phone to the lastest at&t update it would fix it. apparently not.
I'm stumped, where is the CSI team when you need them??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WseRJMQf1U
marine417 said:
yea, my first start up since the repair i checked the status and it was on 2.2.2 (sim card was not inserted yet). i went home and put the simcard in and it did ask for the pin so i thought if i downloaded the motorola update software on the computer and update my phone to the lastest at&t update it would fix it. apparently not.
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I'm stumped, where is the CSI team when you need them??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WseRJMQf1U
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lmao, i agree. never thought a phone would ever be this complicated. i took the phone to a retail unlocking service store, but they were really stumped when they were evaluating my phone. $50 with $10 deposit for them to clean up this mess. i was hoping i would find a solution before they would call me back (they said give them 2 to 3 days to figure out something) so i wouldn't have to add more money into this "thing".
Is it requesting a 4 pin number?
EDIT: I just had a thought. I remember I had used a SIM Pin on a phone in the past and usually the "default" pin for AT&T is something like "1111" or "1234" or maybe even "0000". Something along those lines. I've even heard that the last four digits of your phone number might be it. Of course, this is contingent on the premise that it is requesting a 4-digit pin, but might be worth a try (you get like 10 tries with the method I'm thinking about).
marine417 said:
lmao, i agree. never thought a phone would ever be this complicated. i took the phone to a retail unlocking service store, but they were really stumped when they were evaluating my phone. $50 with $10 deposit for them to clean up this mess. i was hoping i would find a solution before they would call me back (they said give them 2 to 3 days to figure out something) so i wouldn't have to add more money into this "thing".
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I have a galaxy note from USA, but I CANNOT use it in HK, as HK no AT&T.
CAN I JUST INSTALL THE CUSTOM MAKE ROM FROM THE FORUM TO GET THE SIM UNLOCK?
I had to pay at cellunlockers.net to get mine unlocked.
wally1127 said:
CAN I JUST INSTALL THE CUSTOM MAKE ROM FROM THE FORUM TO GET THE SIM UNLOCK?
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No you can't. You will have to pay a company like CreekDirt mentioned. You should have picked up the unlocked international version.
You may also want to go talk to ATT about it. Explain that you will be travelling to a region of the world where ATT has no service and that you intend to get a SIM card locally and would like to use your Galaxy Note. ATT can unlock the phone for you, and if you are polite about it sometimes they will do it prior to the 6 month window they generally have for new phones, especially if you are a long time customer.
Att will only unlock it after they lose exclusivity of it which would be when the T-Mobile version comes out.
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Att will only unlock it after they lose exclusivity of it which would be when the T-Mobile version comes out.
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I don't know if their policy changed since 2007 but back then, I e-mailed their customer support for unlock code for my phone because I told them I am currently out of country in Burma, a country they don't have roaming partner so I would like to use the local SIM in my phone and they e-mail me unlock code within 24 hours with the unlock code.
Yeah they used to do that. Lately they claim they can't provide codes if they are the exclusive carrier. They denied me an unlock code on the Note and Samsung Focus Flash saying they won't provide them until a certain date.
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You may also want to go talk to ATT about it. Explain that you will be travelling to a region of the world where ATT has no service and that you intend to get a SIM card locally and would like to use your Galaxy Note. ATT can unlock the phone for you, and if you are polite about it sometimes they will do it prior to the 6 month window they generally have for new phones, especially if you are a long time customer.
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I explained to them that I do work abroad and they still refused me. They said it would be six months from March until they would do it.
So I paid $35. Works great!
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CreekDirt said:
I explained to them that I do work abroad and they still refused me. They said it would be six months from March until they would do it.
So I paid $35. Works great!
Note'd
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To whom if i may ask? I've never done it (buying sim-unlock from online unlockers), and i'm curious how long it took them to do it ...
Take care
bormasina said:
To whom if i may ask? I've never done it (buying sim-unlock from online unlockers), and i'm curious how long it took them to do it ...
Take care
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bormasina, It is usually all laid out for you on the unlockers website,you just fill out the form with your imei,carrier etc... then they email you the unlock code.Sometimes it is almost instantly emailed but if not,it do sent take long.That info is also usually on the unlockers website too.
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I had to pay at cellunlockers.net to get mine unlocked.
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bormasina said:
To whom if i may ask? I've never done it (buying sim-unlock from online unlockers), and i'm curious how long it took them to do it ...
Take care
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It took about two hours. They were running a special that if you posted a youtube video of you unlocking your phone with their service it was free.
Thanks
Thanks on your answers ...
I'm kind off hesitant ... or maybe paranoid about having sent my imei number to somebody ...
I guess i have no other choice, since AT&T is not cooperating, even after several attempts ...
Thanks again ...
bormasina said:
Thanks on your answers ...
I'm kind off hesitant ... or maybe paranoid about having sent my imei number to somebody ...
I guess i have no other choice, since AT&T is not cooperating, even after several attempts ...
Thanks again ...
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Tthere are several very reputable unlocker companies around.Look for threads on this subject here on XDA.They would not jeporadize their profession by messing with peoples imei's.Just look around you will find.
bormasina said:
To whom if i may ask? I've never done it (buying sim-unlock from online unlockers), and i'm curious how long it took them to do it ...
Take care
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It took about 10 minutes for my code to come
They were willing to do it with me, I was told that Samsung has asked them not to release unlock until August 19th. At that time they will happily provide the unlocks. I've been with AT&T for 10+ years, they have never hesitated to give me an unlock code except for an iPhone. I admit, its the first time they've delayed, but I have no reason to doubt their explanation. Honestly, the CSR (all 3, I tried several times) all seemed surprised that they didn't have access to do it.
So, in short, if you need it now, pay. Otherwise, be patient. Either we'll figure out how to unlock it, or AT&T can do it when they get the codes.
The unlock code will typically require stock Rom ...
My code kept failing.. I called supplier, they insisted I needed a stock Rom.
Reverted to stock and paid for code worked. Phone now remains unlocked regardless of Rom i install.
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knoxster said:
The unlock code will typically require stock Rom ...
My code kept failing.. I called supplier, they insisted I needed a stock Rom.
Reverted to stock and paid for code worked. Phone now remains unlocked regardless of Rom i install.
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>curious ? which ROM were you using that "required you to UNLOCK the phone"? as most NON STOCK ROM = UNLOCK(ed).....AFAIK> if you installed new ROM - that would GENERALY require "root" access .... and thus by installing non=std ROM = will itself UNLOCK it.....
>> there is some 'minor differance' eg ATT - TMobile .... but then its 'GSM frequency rate' and you can go from one to another (provided you have right SIM card....
keen to know
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Freely admit others may be smarter than me.
But I rooted but did not unlock this phone.
Installed several ROMs none of which spontaneously unlocked the phone from the carrier unlock.
Attempts to install different carrier SIM didn't work until I reverted to stock ROM and executed a carrier unlock with code. Even installing an AT&T ROM, the phone still only worked with Telus SIM. I didn't care if the phone was officially 'unlocked' -- I just needed to be able to use an AT&T SIM in it. Installing an AT&T stock ROM didn't accomplish that, nor did any of the many choices available here in the DEV forum.
Advice I got right here in XDA was such that I had to unlock first... before installing other ROMs. Perhaps, I was misled?
On a Galaxy Infuse 4G, I was able to root the phone and find the unlock code inside a file located on the phone. Then unlock before new ROM install.
Wasn't able to do that successfully on the note.
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Oddly enough, I haven't purchased an unlock code, yet my device recognizes my T-Mobile sim. I've only rooted and installed custom roms + radios. Maybe I'm lucky.
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When I bought my SII at&t released a batch of factory unlocked phones. I don't think they knew.
Hello guys,
new to this forum and feel awkward asking for help straightaway. Recently my friend bought a SGS3 from someone, the phone was security locked (using pin security) so searched the net and found that hard resetting the phone would do the job and unlock the phone. Now the problem comes with simlock but i cant figure out how to disable it, its not like i didn't try but this problem is unusual.
I read the guides on this forum for removing simlocks and tried the *#7465625# which returns with "Not registered on network" i tried insertig a sim and it wouldn't accept the sim but it wouldn't ask for any sim code either. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709 and after i reach the [6] Network Lock option it says menu doesnt exist. Also read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683348 but to no avail. I used esexplorer the first time to go through the files after rooting and dont know if it wasnt rooted correctly or what but it showed efs folder empty. So i reset the phone again and this time used another app and now i can see the files in efs folder.
model: gt-i9300
android version: 4.1.2
baseband: I9300XXELLA
kernel version:3.0.31-742798, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Dec 22 17:04:04 KST 2012
Build number: JZO54K
please help me.
Was the phone bought subsidized by a carrier? If so, they would need to release it, or unlock it.
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Was the phone bought subsidized by a carrier? If so, they would need to release it, or unlock it.
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The phone was bought used. I am not sure if it was subsidized or not as i cannot see any marking on the body of the phone nor their is any operator logo at the startup but i think that would be because i performed the hard reset.
Im not that familiar with simlocks, but perhaps a bump would help to find others that might be. I would think that it would have some kind of carrier info at boot, but then again i guess im only used to US devices... In about phone, the imei is listed, which matches the sticker inside the battery cover? And it is not a generic imei?
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Im not that familiar with simlocks, but perhaps a bump would help to find others that might be. I would think that it would have some kind of carrier info at boot, but then again i guess im only used to US devices... In about phone, the imei is listed, which matches the sticker inside the battery cover? And it is not a generic imei?
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the IMEi obtained from *#06# is same as the sticker behind the battery apart from one last (or two) digits which i think are the IMEI SV. I am assuming its not a generic IMEI. Also the sticker is unbranded, i dont know if service provider mark the stickers or not.
Stepping back and looking at the first couple posts of each thread, as well as yours, "tried the *#7465625# which returns with 'Not registered on network'" looks like the phone is NOT simlocked... What do you mean by "the phone wouldn't accept a sim"? It would not read it? Have you tried to send sms or a call? Or is it just data that does not work?
Hi dude I had the same problem and I downloaded the play store app Galaxysim unlock. It's from chain fire I think, and it's free. But in order to unlock all the features and what not, then one has to pay. Hope this helps.
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Stepping back and looking at the first couple posts of each thread, as well as yours, "tried the *#7465625# which returns with 'Not registered on network'" looks like the phone is NOT simlocked... What do you mean by "the phone wouldn't accept a sim"? It would not read it? Have you tried to send sms or a call? Or is it just data that does not work?
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The "phone not registered on network" also gave me the impression that it was not simlocked nor does it have any operator branding. But when i inserted the sim it would not connect to the operator and dialing *#7465625# would return the same message, i have tried both 3 and orange sims. This is what is confusing me. I also saw a thread on XDA checking your phones IMEI against blocked or stolen IMEIs and no red flags their either so i am assuming its not stolen phone which my friend bought.
If not simlock what could it be.
Have you checked apn settings, to see if they show up when you insert the sim? Honestly, I dont know how much help I could really offer, since this is uncharted territory for me, but again, maybe a bump and somebody will see this.. Have you tried to PM Odia? He was in the first thread you linked, offering help for people with sim lock problems, even though this doesn't seem to be that. He seems to know alot more than me, that's for sure!
Bought phone that was pin locked .
Surely the seller would have the Pin or unlock it before sale .
Sim / network locked problems .
This has all the appearance of a stolen phone ..
Hard reset will not remove operator logo it is more like the a previous user has flashed a stock rom on it .
jje
So you bought a phone used that had a passcode protecting it that you removed by wiping the phone and can't get it to register on the network. Why would anyone buy a phone that is pass code protected and the seller didn't know the pass code? It would seem you have a stolen or lost phone that has been imei barred by the networks to prevent criminals profiting on crime. Take it to your local police station, they can tell you if it is stolen property
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Guess i was overlooking the main evidence: buying a phone that is still code locked. But it brings up another point: Can a phone actually be 'turned off' or barred from the networks?
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Guess i was overlooking the main evidence: buying a phone that is still code locked. But it brings up another point: Can a phone actually be 'turned off' or barred from the networks?
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In the UK it can yes, once the imei is blacklisted it can never connect to any UK network. Unfortunately though it can still be used outside the UK but I think there is some progress being made on countries sharing blacklist databases
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I started to look this up for US circumstances. It seems that our carriers cannot lock it down, nor can they track it. I actually read that they expect the consumer to be in charge of evidence gathering, such as setting up a tracking app, acquiring carrier records for usage after the device is missing, and taking this info to your local police, who probably know much less and can do much less. Guess they figure its finders keepers, idk.
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Guess they figure its finders keepers, idk.
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theft_by_finding
I don't think so
Mods, I think it may be prudent to close this thread
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JJEgan said:
Bought phone that was pin locked .
Surely the seller would have the Pin or unlock it before sale .
Sim / network locked problems .
This has all the appearance of a stolen phone ..
Hard reset will not remove operator logo it is more like the a previous user has flashed a stock rom on it .
jje
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So you bought a phone used that had a passcode protecting it that you removed by wiping the phone and can't get it to register on the network. Why would anyone buy a phone that is pass code protected and the seller didn't know the pass code? It would seem you have a stolen or lost phone that has been imei barred by the networks to prevent criminals profiting on crime. Take it to your local police station, they can tell you if it is stolen property
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Like i mentioned in my first post, its not my phone, though i am not expert in android but this doesnt mean i would be stupid enough to buy a phone that is locked and shows signs of a stolen phone.
Secondly, i had the same suspicion that this phone was either lost or stolen, the guy who bought it told me that the seller told him this phone was a taken from original owner instead of money owed so the original owner must have got this one blocked.
I checked on multiple websites and none of them flagged the IMEI as reported stolen or blocked. Are these websites unreliable or update after a long time.
Due to the new revelations of how this phone was acquired, i will no longer offer any assistance. In my mind, this phone qualifies as stolen.
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Due to the new revelations of "how this phone was acquired", i will no longer offer any assistance. In my mind, this phone qualifies as stolen.
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To me it seems like you are implying that i was the one who stole it. Read my previous post and if you can answer that question i would appreciate that. Thanks.
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Secondly, i had the same suspicion that this phone was either lost or stolen, the guy who bought it told me that the seller told him this phone was a taken from original owner instead of money owed so the original owner must have got this one blocked.
I checked on multiple websites and none of them flagged the IMEI as reported stolen or blocked. Are these websites unreliable or update after a long time.
The only sure way is to contact the network that blocked the phone .
Simlocked the network that the phone is locked to will unlock .Test is by putting the original network sim in the phone .
I would pass this information on to the owner and then stay clear of this phone .
jje
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So I bought the codes to unlock my phone, but I only get the option to enter one code when I put in a different SIM card, it says "code successful" and absolutely nothing changes.
I flashed back T-Mobile stock 20s and can't seem to find the hidden menu to type in unlock codes. "Dr. Sim" told me to type in 2945#*Your model number# at the dialer screen and that gets me nowhere.
Is this something I can access from shortcut master?
Edit: So I'm not sure where to go with this. When I type in the code, it checks it and says "unlock successful" and then promptly does not use my new SIM card. This code was called the "Network lock" code." I have received a second code for "service provider lock" but I find nowhere to put this code. I can't access any sort of hidden menu on Lineage or Havoc, so I don't really know where to go from here. On any of the stock roms, I have simply nowhere I can put the code in, as far as I can see.
Halp?
I've read in other threads that for the t-mo phones you want to use the t-mo app (that comes with their stock os) for unlocking. Anytime I've talked to t-mo, be it phone help or at the store, they say 'use the un-lock app'.
So I've always assumed if you have a t-mo phone, you better unlock it **before** modifying it, else you'll have to go back to their software (if u can), or be stuck with t-mo from then on.
No offense to t-mo, that's what I use, and don't see myself leaving. But if u wanted to ^^^^
Cheers
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I've read in other threads that for the t-mo phones you want to use the t-mo app (that comes with their stock os) for unlocking. Anytime I've talked to t-mo, be it phone help or at the store, they say 'use the un-lock app'.
So I've always assumed if you have a t-mo phone, you better unlock it **before** modifying it, else you'll have to go back to their software (if u can), or be stuck with t-mo from then on.
No offense to t-mo, that's what I use, and don't see myself leaving. But if u wanted to ^^^^
Cheers
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Financed phone so unfortunately I can't do that.
Oh well, back on eBay. Chazz was right - not worth the trouble
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Financed phone so unfortunately I can't do that.
Oh well, back on eBay. Chazz was right - not worth the trouble
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Sorry. In cases like this I would love to be wrong.
Whenever I'm wrong, wonderful things happen. New stuff is discovered, like WTF Oreo bootloader unlock exploit.
About a year ago... "There's no way that's real and no way LG was that stupid." I never said that out loud, but I sure thought it a couple of times until @TxanMoe proved it. I wanted more information, but I was very skeptical. And being wrong was fantastic! Now WTF is what most all the development of V30 series is based on.
I do often wonder if LG (or someone inside LG) gave it to us on purpose. An exploit like that is so hard to believe. And I thankful for it.
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Sorry. In cases like this I would love to be wrong.
Whenever I'm wrong, wonderful things happen. New stuff is discovered, like WTF Oreo bootloader unlock exploit.
About a year ago... "There's no way that's real and no way LG was that stupid." I never said that out loud, but I sure thought it a couple of times until @TxanMoe proved it. I wanted more information, but I was very skeptical. And being wrong was fantastic! Now WTF is what most all the development of V30 series is based on.
I do often wonder if LG (or someone inside LG) gave it to us on purpose. An exploit like that is so hard to believe. And I thankful for it.
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I'm just amazed T-Mobile somehow circumvented every possible way to unlock it via codes.
I'd consider an Octopus box just because it pisses me off lol. I don't know if proving a point is worth 200 clams.
Your phone if rooted can be sim unlocked. I have sim unlocked two h932 devices for use here in Nigeria, both currently on 20s
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Your phone if rooted can be sim unlocked. I have sim unlocked two h932 devices for use here in Nigeria, both currently on 20s
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You had bad IMEI phones?
He rooted the phone. That wasn't the problem. He just got no signal on another carrier, which meant it was still SIM card locked to T-Mobile. Carrier unlocking was the problem.
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You had bad IMEI phones?
He rooted the phone. That wasn't the problem. He just got no signal on another carrier, which meant it was still SIM card locked to T-Mobile. Carrier unlocking was the problem.
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My IMEI was good. Just couldn't get it unlocked via the regular T-Mobile application.
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My IMEI was good. Just couldn't get it unlocked via the regular T-Mobile application.
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Can you please tell us what you did to unlock it? Without the Device Unlock app, using root as you said.
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Your phone if rooted can be sim unlocked. I have sim unlocked two h932 devices for use here in Nigeria, both currently on 20s
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My IMEI was good. Just couldn't get it unlocked via the regular T-Mobile application.
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Can you please tell us what you did to unlock it? Without the Device Unlock app, using root as you said.
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Yes, @0x0null, please clarify for us. You SIM unlocked them yourself? Or you used 3rd party unlocker?
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Yes, @0x0null, please clarify for us. You SIM unlocked them yourself? Or you used 3rd party unlocker?
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I used a third-party unlock service on eBay. Tmobilekiller or something, But that was after root. The listing was originally for the LG G6 H872.
To use the application I modified my model number from H932 to H872 from build.prop
A z3x box or miraclebox should do the trick but i have neither
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I used a third-party unlock service on eBay. Tmobilekiller or something, But that was after root. The listing was originally for the LG G6 H872.
To use the application I modified my model number from H932 to H872 from build.prop
A z3x box or miraclebox should do the trick but i have neither
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Thank you for that. So it was an app, not a code. Makes sense: They created an app (maybe hacked version of T-Mobile's app) that performs the unlock without querying the TMO servers.
Thanks again. This could be very useful to others.
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Thank you for that. So it was an app, not a code. Makes sense: They created an app (maybe hacked version of T-Mobile's app) that performs the unlock without querying the TMO servers.
Thanks again. This could be very useful to others.
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It is a Microsoft Windows based app. I think it generates and writes the unlock codes, then kills the T-Mobile unlock application.