Hi,
I have just bought a supposedly sim free lumia off ebay only to find it has Vodafone firmware on it and its locked to Vodafone.I could go through all the ballache of sending it back to the seller but thought id check out my options first. I have a giffgaff sim (o2)
Is there a way of unlocking the phone for free?
and/or is there a way of flashing generic firmware onto the phone?
Thanks
Rik
DevaVictrix said:
Hi,
I have just bought a supposedly sim free lumia off ebay only to find it has Vodafone firmware on it and its locked to Vodafone.I could go through all the ballache of sending it back to the seller but thought id check out my options first. I have a giffgaff sim (o2)
Is there a way of unlocking the phone for free?
and/or is there a way of flashing generic firmware onto the phone?
Thanks
Rik
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If you do not try you'll never know
You can desimlock your L925 and you can flash unbranded Firmware/ROM/Product Code.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515453
Unlocking Lumia 925, windows 8.1 locked to at&t
Hello, I need help unlocking a lumia 925 thats locked to at&t, the phone runs windows 8.1 , i have tried unlocking using a third party but it wasn't successful.
Thanks in anticipation.
how to simunlock ?
Hello, thanks for your efforts on that great thread !! I tried it and succeeded to unbrand my L925 (T-mobile) ! but the problem is that the phone still Simlocked to T-mobile !
Do you have any idea how can i désilocker this phone ?
thanks again for the great work !
Omamendih said:
If you do not try you'll never know
You can desimlock your L925 and you can flash unbranded Firmware/ROM/Product Code.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515453
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jambo21 said:
Hello, thanks for your efforts on that great thread !! I tried it and succeeded to unbrand my L925 (T-mobile) ! but the problem is that the phone still Simlocked to T-mobile !
Do you have any idea how can i désilocker this phone ?
thanks again for the great work !
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Hi,
You need to ask T-Mobile to provide a code of simunlocking.
You can maybe also go through a specialized service on Internet.
Related
Hi,
I've bought an Tg01 from Orange UK contract, can any one tell me how and where to unlock it ? Where can I buy the code to unlock the phone ? And the cost ?
Thank you !!!!!
As this is an HTC devices only you wont get too much atention, however perhaps a member can point you into the right direction.
Good luck,
p.s You have a great device
Thanks ! Somebody helps me !!!!
Unlocking Toshiba
send me your imei i will try to see if i can unlock this
also when you place a none orange simcard does it ask for a code like htc's
Google got me this: http://www.unlockitnow.com/Toshiba/TG01.php
bigjohn8210 said:
send me your imei i will try to see if i can unlock this
also when you place a none orange simcard does it ask for a code like htc's
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Hello! Can you see my IMEI? 359239020180221 Orange France. Thank you.
Toshiba Unlocked VIA IMEI
I have unlocked 20 units so far with 100% sucess at a cost of £25 each
orb3000 said:
As this is an HTC devices only you wont get too much atention, however perhaps a member can point you into the right direction.
Good luck,
p.s You have a great device
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sir no where on phone body or imei label says so !!
but if u r damn sure that it is an HTC device then it would b an easy task for me to have its unlock code.
br
tg01 unlock
try this man
[email protected]
£10 and an hours (or less) wait for code
realy simple and works first time
hello
i have a Toshiba TG01 from Orange Romania
how to unlock
How about Toshiba T01A? Can it be unlocked?
Toshiba tg01 unlcock code
bigjohn8210 said:
send me your imei i will try to see if i can unlock this
also when you place a none orange simcard does it ask for a code like htc's
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hi
can u please help me to unlock my tg01, its on orange UK and yes it does as me a sim unlock code when i insert a different sim.
imei: 359239020913258.
thanks a lot.
Hi, can somebody help me unlock my TG01, my IMEI: 359239020918547.
Many thanks.
Regards
Mir @ XDA
I need to get rid of the Orange simlock and I downloaded the Toshiba TG01 windows Mobile 6.5 update file. Does running the update reset my device (Its running WinMo 6.5 now) and get rid of the simlock?
tendaic said:
I need to get rid of the Orange simlock and I downloaded the Toshiba TG01 windows Mobile 6.5 update file. Does running the update reset my device (Its running WinMo 6.5 now) and get rid of the simlock?
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Just NO.
I have my from Spain I pud English version from Orange and still locked with Spanish because I play with it.
But if you whant unlock by code send message a (vitaminase) and 10pounds. I think you can find the email in one of forums for TG01.
bojan6 said:
Just NO.
I have my from Spain I pud English version from Orange and still locked with Spanish because I play with it.
But if you whant unlock by code send message a (vitaminase) and 10pounds. I think you can find the email in one of forums for TG01.
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This chap Vitamise has provided a very prompt unlock service for lots of members here and on Modaco - charge is £10. Have used myself twice and very satisfied.
kevinpwhite said:
This chap Vitamise has provided a very prompt unlock service for lots of members here and on Modaco - charge is £10. Have used myself twice and very satisfied.
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I know bud I don't whant to unlock it now. I'm student programer and it's interesting for me to have it simlocked. If I unlock it by code I go wast me inspiration for programing .
I say that for the other guy.
But thaks for info.
I have the same problem here
I have toshiba tg01 lock is there any free unlock?
blueprint said:
I have toshiba tg01 lock is there any free unlock?
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Unfortunately, no...(not yet, I hope).
tleaf100 said:
try this man
[email protected]
£10 and an hours (or less) wait for code
realy simple and works first time
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Vitamise is regulary used by veteran TG01ers and comes well recommended... I have used a number of times personally - very satisfied.
Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
You'll need to get the unlock code from 3G or buy one online.
after you've unlocked it, you need to flash custom rom, ODIN should be able to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894
Debrand Guide here but the rebrand is for O2 but same steps if you have original saved 3 firmware .
jje
aachil said:
Hey guys just got my s2 today.
its locked on 3G network uk
and i would like to unbrand it to the sim free unlocked version.
Which is the right firmware for me to use?
XWKE2
XEUKD1
Thank you
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Hi try with another network sim card. I bought from 3 last week on a 24 months contract and tested with O2 sim and it works. My handset is not locked to 3. Yours may be the same. Please check. (may be 3 is not locking SGS II in the first few batches, I only guess)
Also, I flashed latest official ROM with Odin and it works. Also I rooted my phone.
Ok so what firmware is the correct sim free uk version?
Correct as in probable original KDD dependant upon build date Kies will show latest version for phones brand as of today .
Upgrade KE1 followed by KE 2 which has just been pulled waiting for KE3 .
Unbrand as post says to KDD then you can upgrade using same method when KE3 is released .
jje
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
aachil said:
im trying to find the official 3g firmware incase it goes wrong but cant seem to find it does anyone know where i can get it?
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Only from a user that has it or try .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834884
jje
As mentioned earlier 3 phones may be branded, but they are not locked. I'm typing this using t-mobile sim in 3 branded phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
My 3 branded phone is also unlocked
unfortunatly my phone is locked to 3
I have the chance to get a vodafone branded lumia 920 very cheap but i have a few questions before i´ll accept the offer and i hope someone can help me out:
1. does anybody here have a clue about what the branding is actually like? boot up logo? some custom apps?
2. is there any chance (and if so: how) to flash a/the generic unbranded rom on it to get rid of everything that might be on it?
would be great if someone could give me a headsup on this one!
same phone only black
TarKin said:
I have the chance to get a vodafone branded lumia 920 very cheap but i have a few questions before i´ll accept the offer and i hope someone can help me out:
1. does anybody here have a clue about what the branding is actually like? boot up logo? some custom apps?
2. is there any chance (and if so: how) to flash a/the generic unbranded rom on it to get rid of everything that might be on it?
would be great if someone could give me a headsup on this one!
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I have a lumia 920 branded on vodafone germany and it's locked , and can't seem to unlock it.
Contract phones aren't locked in Germany.
059Q8M3 is the product code for the black variant - you can use any simcard you want to use with it.
Please check your product code.
ok asume is true
pete_es said:
Contract phones aren't locked in Germany.
059Q8M3 is the product code for the black variant - you can use any simcard you want to use with it.
Please check your product code.
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ok mine is the black one but why when i open my phone (from shutdown) the airplane mode appears and after that says no service .
should i put another firmware?
i have that product code , i tryed even a vodafone germany sim and even that didn't work , checked the sim's on other phone's and they work checked on lumia 920 not even one not a signal nothing. it might be a signal issue and i checked forums and i'm not the only one who has that problem.
Rasfen said:
I have a lumia 920 branded on vodafone germany and it's locked , and can't seem to unlock it.
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1. Branding is a boot logo, extra tile color and not much else visible.
2. Yes.
PS: Someone might look this up.
Hi Guys,
I yesterday updated my LUMIA 800 to 7.8 via Nuviflash Latest Release and as the title suggests it is blocked again saying "This SIM Card can only perform on certain networks and bla bla bla...". Before that I did TP unlock my device and was told that It wont be blocked again. It is now blocked again, I restored the previous ROM as well but no luck. Any suggestions on that other than again going trough the entire TP Unlock.
Thanks.
Poor U, me too. It's because you're using a network locked phone not world version.
If you know your phone is belong what network provider (AT&T, T-Mobile, ...) you can buy a unlock code to unlock your phone in to world version and use it
che1982 said:
Poor U, me too. It's because you're using a network locked phone not world version.
If you know your phone is belong what network provider (AT&T, T-Mobile, ...) you can buy a unlock code to unlock your phone in to world version and use it
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I have the same problem with my lumia. I updated to 7.8 and the phone relocked. it was bought through the web and was regularly unlocked from SFR before but now they don't want to send me the code. Could you guide me to any solution please ? where can I buy a working unlock code ?
Thanks in advance.
oh god
Oh god i have the same problem!
I didn't even knew my phone was locked... I bought it from some guy, with DLOAD bootloader, and unlocked and the guy told me it was world wide version.
So because of the DLOAD i belived him.
Now after updating to 7.8 it locked !
Guys, what can i do, can i go to nokia service center and pay for unlocking for example ?!
I don't know from where is my phone actually, i bought it with HK software on it, so i presume it's somewhere in HK...
I'm open to any ideas, because i dont have another phone and i'm dead :crying:
Edit: I tryed to track it a bit with the IMEI, so it starts with 3516820 which leads me to Telia - Sweden ... And they want 75$ for the code, this is madness !
msbasit said:
Hi Guys,
I yesterday updated my LUMIA 800 to 7.8 via Nuviflash Latest Release and as the title suggests it is blocked again saying "This SIM Card can only perform on certain networks and bla bla bla...". Before that I did TP unlock my device and was told that It wont be blocked again. It is now blocked again, I restored the previous ROM as well but no luck. Any suggestions on that other than again going trough the entire TP Unlock.
Thanks.
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Hi,
The TP unlock is patch-unlock. So, if you will flash to stock ROM phone will be locked again...
Now you need to unlock again via TP unlock obviously!
BR
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vyrgozunqk said:
Oh god i have the same problem!
I didn't even knew my phone was locked... I bought it from some guy, with DLOAD bootloader, and unlocked and the guy told me it was world wide version.
So because of the DLOAD i belived him.
Now after updating to 7.8 it locked !
Guys, what can i do, can i go to nokia service center and pay for unlocking for example ?!
I don't know from where is my phone actually, i bought it with HK software on it, so i presume it's somewhere in HK...
I'm open to any ideas, because i dont have another phone and i'm dead :crying:
Edit: I tryed to track it a bit with the IMEI, so it starts with 3516820 which leads me to Telia - Sweden ... And they want 75$ for the code, this is madness !
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Hi,
Boot-loader could be changed with ATF Box via TP. It can change boot-loader to DLOAD/QUALCOMM.
So, you probaly had an unlocked phone by ATF Box and after they changed boot-loader OSBL DLOAD
also, just to make you think its pre-unlocked. Better to buy 75$ codes - get it unlock by ATF Box with TP.
BR
thank you!
..::Angel::.. said:
Hi,
The TP unlock is patch-unlock. So, if you will flash to stock ROM phone will be locked again...
Now you need to unlock again via TP unlock obviously!
BR
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Hi,
Boot-loader could be changed with ATF Box via TP. It can change boot-loader to DLOAD/QUALCOMM.
So, you probaly had an unlocked phone by ATF Box and after they changed boot-loader OSBL DLOAD
also, just to make you think its pre-unlocked. Better to buy 75$ codes - get it unlock by ATF Box with TP.
BR
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Thanks for your answer!
Now i have another question- if i get my phone tp unlocked again. And microsoft release another official update and i update but trough Zune and not nokia care will it lock again?
Thank you!
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of flashing 7.8 on my DLOAD Lumia 800 and this kinda worried me.
My phone was locked to Vodafone Spain, but the previous owner got it sim-unlocked (in June 2012) before selling it to me. I don't know what method they used but I should be fine because the TP/ATF method you're talking about is relatively new, right ?
Otherwise, is there a way to tell which type of unlock I have before updating to 7.8 ?
vyrgozunqk said:
Thanks for your answer!
Now i have another question- if i get my phone tp unlocked again. And microsoft release another official update and i update but trough Zune and not nokia care will it lock again?
Thank you!
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Hi,
Yes, it will lock again...
@inket
Lumia TP unlock through ATF Box was released on: 14th Sep 2012.
BR
..::Angel::.. said:
Hi,
Yes, it will lock again...
@inket
Lumia TP unlock through ATF Box was released on: 14th Sep 2012.
BR
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Which is strange, because mine was bought in july so it couldn't be unlocked trough TP, maybe the guy bought a unlocking key.
But since i can't connect to the guy again i'll have to spend 25 Eu every time when microsoft releases an update for TP unlocking. I better sell my Lumia when i unlock it... :crying:
vyrgozunqk said:
Which is strange, because mine was bought in july so it couldn't be unlocked trough TP, maybe the guy bought a unlocking key.
But since i can't connect to the guy again i'll have to spend 25 Eu every time when microsoft releases an update for TP unlocking. I better sell my Lumia when i unlock it... :crying:
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Hi,
Ask provider before buying codes, that if it will lock again if I flash
my phone. If they say - it will, then ask if I could use the same code
to re-activate my phone or not.
Hope this helps.
BR
vyrgozunqk said:
Which is strange, because mine was bought in july so it couldn't be unlocked trough TP, maybe the guy bought a unlocking key
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****. Guess I won't be updating then.
Good luck on getting your unlock back, mate. This sucks.
Update via zone
..::Angel::.. said:
Hi,
The TP unlock is patch-unlock. So, if you will flash to stock ROM phone will be locked again...
Now you need to unlock again via TP unlock obviously!
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Can you tell me something about stock ROM ? I mean even if I update my device via zune (official update) it would lock again ?
Update
Hi,
If you update with Zune the mobile will not be lock. I did it las time with mine and didn't get lock. Also if you update using the file .xap neither will get lock the mobile.
Mobile get lock only when you update it by Flashing a room.
Anyway after you flash your mobile it can be unlocked with the unlock code you used last time if you still have it.
Regards:good:
how to track your imei...
vyrgozunqk said:
Oh god i have the same problem!
I didn't even knew my phone was locked... I bought it from some guy, with DLOAD bootloader, and unlocked and the guy told me it was world wide version.
So because of the DLOAD i belived him.
Now after updating to 7.8 it locked !
Guys, what can i do, can i go to nokia service center and pay for unlocking for example ?!
I don't know from where is my phone actually, i bought it with HK software on it, so i presume it's somewhere in HK...
I'm open to any ideas, because i dont have another phone and i'm dead :crying:
Edit: I tryed to track it a bit with the IMEI, so it starts with 3516820 which leads me to Telia - Sweden ... And they want 75$ for the code, this is madness !
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My imei stars with the same 7 digits and the ROM it uses right now is from H3G UK (it could not be the original one though)...so I wonder how did you find out yours is from Telia - Sweden
Regards
Hello.
I have a Lumia 920 BUILD 2012 version, and is briked because a faulty hard reset.
Anybody knows where I can find the original ROM (Version RM-820_nam_canada_246) or a unlocked replacement??
I have already flash the phone to an AT&T Version which has the internet sharing disabled...
Thanks in advance!!
blackbirdarg said:
Hello.
I have a Lumia 920 BUILD 2012 version, and is briked because a faulty hard reset.
Anybody knows where I can find the original ROM?
Thanks in advance!!
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nokia care suite or navifirm do not know the specific version you seek but if u had it it ill be there
dgmhunt said:
nokia care suite or navifirm do not know the specific version you seek but if u had it it ill be there
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No. Is not there, that was I asking for it if somebody knows...
Bricked
sir
i installed angry birds star wars on my lumia 920 which i buyed from u.s
i restarted my phone it is stuck at nokia boot imagee
You try this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971895
Your developer edition 920 is the exact same model as the Rogers one.
Flash the Rogers Firmware, you should be fine, only negative thing is that you are gonna get the Rogers Logo on boot and a Rogers App in the phone which you can simply uninstall.
Once the developer edition clean firmware hits the servers, you can re-flash.
That's your only solution for now.
nMIK-3 said:
Your developer edition 920 is the exact same model as the Rogers one.
Flash the Rogers Firmware, you should be fine, only negative thing is that you are gonna get the Rogers Logo on boot and a Rogers App in the phone which you can simply uninstall.
Once the developer edition clean firmware hits the servers, you can re-flash.
That's your only solution for now.
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The Roger one is not the same sadly....
Thanks anyway...
blackbirdarg said:
The Roger one is not the same sadly....
Thanks anyway...
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Did you figure this out? I have a developer edition 920, and want the Portico update, but am worried because the original firmware is still not on there, nor is the updated firmware. I thought about flashing to a Rogers firmware in order to get the update, but I'm worried it will simlock it (I use t-mobile USA). Thanks!
DyeLongJustice said:
Did you figure this out? I have a developer edition 920, and want the Portico update, but am worried because the original firmware is still not on there, nor is the updated firmware. I thought about flashing to a Rogers firmware in order to get the update, but I'm worried it will simlock it (I use t-mobile USA). Thanks!
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You aren't using that Dev phone to develop on, are you...
The Rogers firmware will not SIM lock your phone to Rogers. May I humbly suggest you do some light reading on how SIM locks work?
You're welcome.