I've been searching for a reasonably priced unlock service for my Rogers Lumia 920 but most unlock services are priced at $20 and above. Searching on eBay I find quite a few sellers offering cheap AT&T unlock codes, $4 and less, but Rogers Lumia 920 unlock codes are priced way higher. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced service?
Also, do I have to reset my phone to original state, prior to "Portico", for the unlock codes to work?
Any help would be appreciated.
I was not aware the Rogers phone is locked since it is not an AT&T subsidized model. The lock is to keep you from buying the AT&T at a reduced price and then using it on another network.
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efrancesco said:
I've been searching for a reasonably priced unlock service for my Rogers Lumia 920 but most unlock services are priced at $20 and above. Searching on eBay I find quite a few sellers offering cheap AT&T unlock codes, $4 and less, but Rogers Lumia 920 unlock codes are priced way higher. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced service?
Also, do I have to reset my phone to original state, prior to "Portico", for the unlock codes to work?
Any help would be appreciated.
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You can try to contact the cellular to get unlock code.
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Just wondering if T-Mobile in the USA lock their phones as I'd buy the Blaze/Relay out of contract when it comes out. Thanks!
salemfox said:
Just wondering if T-Mobile in the USA lock their phones as I'd buy the Blaze/Relay out of contract when it comes out. Thanks!
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They lock it, but you can buy an unlocked version, or buy a locked version and unlock it with an unlock code
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Unlocked phones are the way to go
Almost all the major US carriers sell their phones locked. However, there is some kind of regulation that they must upon request provide the unlock code to the customer. I just google T-Mobile's unlock code docs, and here is a link to the cached document:
http://74.6.117.48/search/srpcache?ei=UTF-8&p=unlock+code&fr=moz35&u=http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=unlock+code&d=4814057732507625&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=306b1278,f2206927&icp=1&.intl=us&sig=7aRKgNJGsEkbvHzQ_G2bLw--
I can't remember what the regulation is on this but it is most likely contingent or similar to what is in this T-Mobile doc which states in essence the release is contingent on where the phone was bought, number of days on contract/service and/or contract type with the caveat the code must be available from the manufacturer.
That all being said, you're better off buying an unlocked phone. My last two phones have been unlocked and were bought on eBay. This year I saved at least $20 by going straight to a Chinese vendor. I bet if you looked on eBay, you can find the unlocked phone you mention in your post.
So, I have some relatives who lives in the US who can buy me a cyan 920 in December which is unavailable outside the US. The US pricing is also impressive since the no-contract version costs just $449 unlike the actual version that will come here (Indonesia) at about $649 and by about January or something. I also found this website which can unlock the 920 for $49.99. Should I take the plunge?
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Nokia_Lumia_920_p/unlockattn920.htm
I would do more research on the internet to see if the website is actually legit. The places I get my unlock codes are from eBay from Top Sellers.
For the AT&T Lumia 900, they have unlock codes on eBay, but you have to complete the two year contract.
There might be a way to unlock the phone.
If your relatives can call AT&T confirming you can get the phone unlocked if they buy it outright (full retail price)
I think you should be able to get it unlocked if you pay full price.
Also I found this site who afirm they will unlock it too.
http://www.gsmunlockusa.com/u-s-a-at-t-nokia-lumia-610-710-800-820-900-920(1-3-days)-p-908.html
Hope someone can try and confirm if this one is a trusted site.
Unfortunately, AT&T is not being very helpful regarding unlocking the 920. Even when paid full-price. I don't intend on actually buying the phone with contract, but I just want to know if you guys have similar success/fail stories since this will be the first time for me to unlock phones. (also the reliability of the websites would be awesome)
PS. I also wonder where these websites get the unlock codes from, and what would happen if those codes would not work.
when the first generation of Windows Phones arrives, i bought a Samsung Focus V1.3 (which is my actual phone) and i get the unlock code from FastGSM. I ask them for the unlock code for Lumia 920 and i get this response:
Hello,
sorry but the unlocking service is not available yet for this phone model.
Kind regards,
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the word "yet" makes me think that unlock codes arent far away.
Cellunlock,net is reputable website - I have gotten unlock codes for many a phone through them. Only once, they were not able to get an unlock code for me, but they refunded my money promptly.
For the AT&T 920, they do claim a turnaround time of 5-10 days. I'm not sure why it is so long, but do you want to wait that long to find out?
BTW, if you do decide to go with Cellunlock.net, use the code "CRACKB50" for 50% off on the unlock price.
Hope some AT&T Lumia owner try to unlock it. If they unlock it, i can buy my own lumia and use it in my country with no risk. BTW, using the voucher code from rajeshr the unlock code cost 19.99.
Edit: I found other service for unlock rogers devices
http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/nokia/Nokia-Lumia-920-LTE-network-unlock/
don't know if canadagsm is a trusted site, but again, some one can try it.
BigwaveMx said:
Hope some AT&T Lumia owner try to unlock it. If they unlock it, i can buy my own lumia and use it in my country with no risk. BTW, using the voucher code from rajeshr the unlock code cost 19.99.
Edit: I found other service for unlock rogers devices
http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/nokia/Nokia-Lumia-920-LTE-network-unlock/
don't know if canadagsm is a trusted site, but again, some one can try it.
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Reputable site, but they don't have any unlock codes as yet. I got an email from them this morning stating that and asking me to wait for another 2-3 days. I guess we'll wait and see.
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So, I have some relatives who lives in the US who can buy me a cyan 920 in December which is unavailable outside the US. The US pricing is also impressive since the no-contract version costs just $449 unlike the actual version that will come here (Indonesia) at about $649 and by about January or something. I also found this website which can unlock the 920 for $49.99. Should I take the plunge?
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Nokia_Lumia_920_p/unlockattn920.htm
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ive had two lumia 920's and ATT actually sent me the unlock code for the first one! However, I think the CSR made a mistake when submitting my request, because when I received the unlock code it says its for a Lumia 900.
Did it work? I'm not sure because I have already exchanged the phone for another color!
I submitted another request for the second phone, but promptly received a notice saying they wont unlock because of the exclusivity period.
@rohitgarewal: How did you ask for the unlock code and for what reasons?
@BigwaveMx: Were you able to use tethering with other carriers after the unlock?
Thanks, btw for the replies!
i haven't (yet) a lumia 920. Still waitting to buy the unlock code for use it in my country. However, I read in some places that there is a problem with tethering in AT&T and Rogers devices. For me, is not a big deal have tethering. I bealive the international version works fine.
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Hi, anyone got the unlock code? What do you think about that: ht t p : / / blogs.msdn.com/b/zxue/archive/2012/11/11/sim-pin-and-pin-unlock-key-puk-code-on-your-nokia-lumia-920.aspx Developer unlock, is this work?
Got 20 digit code from ATT
I called and requested an unlock code to use the phone while traveling abroad (Bought the phone at full price). I did get an 20 digit unlock code but it didn't work. Called them back and they said they will send a new request. I'll let you know how it goes.
igorpaes said:
Hi, anyone got the unlock code? What do you think about that: ht t p : / / blogs.msdn.com/b/zxue/archive/2012/11/11/sim-pin-and-pin-unlock-key-puk-code-on-your-nokia-lumia-920.aspx Developer unlock, is this work?
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I don't think the developer unlock is the same as network unlock. From what I read on that link, developer unlock allows you to sideload (using an Android term; i.e. not from the market) apps for development and testing. It does not say anything about unlocking the phone for other carriers.
wcaceres said:
I called and requested an unlock code to use the phone while traveling abroad (Bought the phone at full price). I did get an 20 digit unlock code but it didn't work. Called them back and they said they will send a new request. I'll let you know how it goes.
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will this work if I have no at&t account?
Any news about the unlocking for AT&T devices? Still looking for a cheap unlocked Lumia but can't find anything cheapper than $777 US
Expansys USA is apparently selling the AT&T branded 920 unlocked for $620. Can't post links yet, not enough posts. It is recently went from "We have no confirmed lead time for this item" to "Stock Usually Ships In 10 Days." This looks like a very attractive choice, if you don't mind the att logo I'm considering buying one of these.
Ok, i will check it. Thanks for the heads!
I found a new service to unlock AT&T lock. Sadly I haven't any IMEI code to test. Maybe someone can try it. Btw, I doesn't know if is a trusted site.
http://www.unlockitnow.com/Nokia/Lumia_920_unlock_code.php
I've been emailing every site I find that says they can unlock the phones..
So far they have all replied negatively.
I just emailed your site and I'm waiting on a reply now.
I also called AT&T and gave them a sad story.. hoping that they would sympathize with me and give me the code.
That didn't work either
After I get a response from these guys.. I'll post up a list of all the sites I've tried.
Hey Guys, I know that many people have Locked cellphones with AT&T like Nokia Lumia 820 and Nokia Lumia 920.
Well, I see that some users GOT UNLOCK CODES for their Phone, well, we must organizate for get UNLOCK CODES.
I Propose Two Ways that how to help with this thread:
1) If you Got an AT&t UNLOCK CODE for your cellphone (Nokia Lumia 820 &920), please show us how to get someone.
2) If you would Help People that don''t live in USA, You can get the unlock code for Them, please is something very valuable that AT&T Customers help people that have an AT&T locked Cellphone (Lumia 820 & 920).
Well im first, Im From Mexico and this is my story, I Bought a Nokia lumia 820 without contract on eBay but I didn't see that the cellphone was locked with AT&T, I know stories where AT&T Customers get the UNLOCK CODE for the cellphone, and only need that, an AT&T Customer who can ask for my Unlock code for my cellphone, I need please, I need your help.
Who can I get the UNLOCK CODE for me?
Thanks
I will apreciate you.
According to the current threads covering this subject there are no codes released for the 920 yet. In fact there is about a 4 month back log and most of the sites that offer codes are scams.
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According to the current threads covering this subject there are no codes released for the 920 yet. In fact there is about a 4 month back log and most of the sites that offer codes are scams.
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But here in the forum exist people that have Nokia Lumia 920 from AT&T, how to?
Robert_hawk said:
But here in the forum exist people that have Nokia Lumia 920 from AT&T, how to?
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my 920 AT&T is unlocked, I bought it that way, when I asked the seller how did he get to unlock it he responded:
"I get that question a lot here on ebay, I buy these phones already unlocked"
ellokomen said:
my 920 AT&T is unlocked, I bought it that way, when I asked the seller how did he get to unlock it he responded:
"I get that question a lot here on ebay, I buy these phones already unlocked"
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Would you like to sell it ?? I want an unlocked one
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Who can help with the unlock code for my phone???
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Would you like to sell it ?? I want an unlocked one
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I can send you the eBay name of the seller, as he/she sells a lot of unlocked lumia 920
Need Help From AT&T Customer.
To the OP
you need to make sure from AT&T or even Tmobile will check if the IMEI is in the Blocked list they have now in effect. If it is in the "LOST/STOLEN" list or Fraud from insurance claims or something like that that IMEI is blocked in the united states.
If so, no way no how will AT&T give you the unlock code.
If you device happens to be on that list, you may just have to wait until unlockers get a way of doing it.
Or buy a Verizon, 822 they already come Sim Unlocked.
Good LUck
or htc 8x verizon,
or a Rogers lumia
jhr said:
you need to make sure from AT&T or even Tmobile will check if the IMEI is in the Blocked list they have now in effect. If it is in the "LOST/STOLEN" list or Fraud from insurance claims or something like that that IMEI is blocked in the united states.
If so, no way no how will AT&T give you the unlock code.
If you device happens to be on that list, you may just have to wait until unlockers get a way of doing it.
Or buy a Verizon, 822 they already come Sim Unlocked.
Good LUck
or htc 8x verizon,
or a Rogers lumia
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My cellphone ISN'T STOLEN and IS WITHOUT CONTRACT, Im sure that My cellphone is an AT&T Cellphone, Only Need Someone AT&T Customar that wants Help me with it, he only needs say a history in SUPPORT, and wair like 3 days and give me the code .
History that he will travel to RUSSIA or Other Country, NO MEXICO.
Help Please. I have a Cellphone like a WIFI TABLET
Robert_hawk said:
My cellphone ISN'T STOLEN and IS WITHOUT CONTRACT, Im sure that My cellphone is an AT&T Cellphone, Only Need Someone AT&T Customar that wants Help me with it, he only needs say a history in SUPPORT, and wair like 3 days and give me the code .
History that he will travel to RUSSIA or Other Country, NO MEXICO.
Help Please. I have a Cellphone like a WIFI TABLET
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well i dont have an active at&t account, if anything i willing to check for you is if its in a black list or not. you can either load your IMEI here or if you feel more comfortable PM me. then i can call them and check status. after they give me the status i can give you the feedback they gave me.
you decide.
Robert_hawk said:
Who can help with the unlock code for my phone???
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Have you not read any of the other post regarding unlock codes for this phone? Even if you are an ATT customer the back log for unlock codes is right now nearly a year. All the websites that claim they have them are nothing but scams that will steal your money.
To put it bluntly, there are currently no unlock codes. No one other than those paid by or working for those scam sites have reported getting an unlock code that works. You have to own the phone through a contract with ATT and wait the full term of the contract which is 2 years before ATT will even consider giving you a code and then they still have to get it from Nokia whom may or may not agree to release it.
I am currently with T-mobile and accidentally bought a "locked" Lumia 920 to AT&T from ebay.
Because I was short on money I even bought one with cracked screen but I cannot use it with T-mobile...
I visited AT&T, T-mobile store and they won't unlock it and since I am not a AT&T customer, I can't ask them either.
I tried downloading multiple softwares and other variety of things but seems no success...
Is there anyone who can generate unlock code for me? That would be really appreciated.
I am facing similar problem. At&t said the customer to whom the phone(imei) is linked can ask for the unlock code no one else. And my seller is such a jerk he simply ignored my requests to help me. As the servers are down no third party code provider is in position to help.
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Search "CellUnlock" with Google.
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There are a host of stores online that will sell you an unlock code for 50 USD or less. You can also call AT&T and tell them you bought for your daughter or son or even yourself to use while you are overseas for month. You need it unlocked so you can use it on a network over there. They will give you a code as long as the phone is not on a contract.
Unlock code for AT&T devices are pretty cheap in fleabay. Paid just around US$3.50. Worth it to get out of hassle and unlock easily.
Rogers device are around $15 online.
dskum said:
Unlock code for AT&T devices are pretty cheap in fleabay. Paid just around US$3.50. Worth it to get out of hassle and unlock easily.
Rogers device are around $15 online.
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i want to unlock code for AT&T but i can't find it in fleabay as you say.can you help me?
JC114 said:
I am currently with T-mobile and accidentally bought a "locked" Lumia 920 to AT&T from ebay.
Because I was short on money I even bought one with cracked screen but I cannot use it with T-mobile...
I visited AT&T, T-mobile store and they won't unlock it and since I am not a AT&T customer, I can't ask them either.
I tried downloading multiple softwares and other variety of things but seems no success...
Is there anyone who can generate unlock code for me? That would be really appreciated.
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varunverma said:
I am facing similar problem. At&t said the customer to whom the phone(imei) is linked can ask for the unlock code no one else. And my seller is such a jerk he simply ignored my requests to help me. As the servers are down no third party code provider is in position to help.
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hoaithang said:
i want to unlock code for AT&T but i can't find it in fleabay as you say.can you help me?
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Here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLcV8LjWBY
Does this works?
Unlock lumia 920
abejoker said:
Does this works?
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No, not always
I have two Lumia 920's I bought that I want to use with T-Mobile in the US. Both are locked to AT&T US and I'm having a hard time trying to find a reputable company to unlock them. I tried one company and they just refunded my Paypal payment after 24hrs with no explanation. Anyone know of a service that can unlock them?
shawndh said:
I have two Lumia 920's I bought that I want to use with T-Mobile in the US. Both are locked to AT&T US and I'm having a hard time trying to find a reputable company to unlock them. I tried one company and they just refunded my Paypal payment after 24hrs with no explanation. Anyone know of a service that can unlock them?
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I used these Unlocks Express http://www.unlocksexpress.com/ back in May. Prices have gone up since I unlocked, it was $20 now it looks like they charge $25. It took them a couple of days to get me the unlock code but it worked.
shawndh said:
I have two Lumia 920's I bought that I want to use with T-Mobile in the US. Both are locked to AT&T US and I'm having a hard time trying to find a reputable company to unlock them. I tried one company and they just refunded my Paypal payment after 24hrs with no explanation. Anyone know of a service that can unlock them?
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I used cellunlocker.net for both my 820 and 920.
My code for the 820 came through instantly. The 920 code came about 24 hours later.
shawndh said:
I have two Lumia 920's I bought that I want to use with T-Mobile in the US. Both are locked to AT&T US and I'm having a hard time trying to find a reputable company to unlock them. I tried one company and they just refunded my Paypal payment after 24hrs with no explanation. Anyone know of a service that can unlock them?
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Did you get the unlock code? how?
http://www.decodare.info/pret-decodare-nokia.htm
i used this site.