If so, where did you get it unlocked? how much was it?
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If so, where did you get it unlocked? how much was it?
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You mean SIM (or subsidy/carrier) unlock? "Unlock" can mean various things, such as bootloader unlock, but that is typically not paid for, so I assume you mean SIM unlock.
You can do it for free with S-off: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
You can also fill out a form online to unlock through AT&T, if you meet the requirements: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/?
The above listed link is detailed for SIM unlocking but in the end I decided my time was too valuable and I used this site (Less than $4) - unlockcode247 dot com
Bought a code off ebay, 1.99. Emailed code in like 20 min.
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I understand there are two ways to unlock your HTC aria.
One is to buy the unlock codes on some website.
The second, free way is to call AT&T after three months and they will unlock it for free.
However, I have called AT&T twice and they don't have the unlock code available even after giving them my IMEI number. I'm puzzled by this. Is anyone else having the same problem? They said the computer or database don't have the Aria unlock code in the system. What's going on here?
Big brother just tricked you. They are tracking you now. Throw the phone away. Use cash only. Don't use your real name.
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AT&T doesn't have to give you the unlock code for the Aria until the exclusivity for that device has expired. Your only choice for now is to unlock it using a third party website.
Get the unlock code through a website like the most of us did, its just $15 or $20 bucks and they send you an email with the code almost instantly..
fmac said:
Get the unlock code through a website like the most of us did, its just $15 or $20 bucks and they send you an email with the code almost instantly..
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be sure to search ebay first. i found an unlock code for my backflip for only 2 dollars, the same for a few other phones I've had!
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You know...I'd be interested to find out how these unlock codes are generated...seems like people are robbing people of their money when they are selling these things...it probably isn't the easiest thing in the world to figure the algorithm out (if that's how they do it) but i can only imagine that once you do figure it out, it's a short process thereafter to generate unlock codes for people based on whatever information they need...
zervic said:
You know...I'd be interested to find out how these unlock codes are generated...seems like people are robbing people of their money when they are selling these things...it probably isn't the easiest thing in the world to figure the algorithm out (if that's how they do it) but i can only imagine that once you do figure it out, it's a short process thereafter to generate unlock codes for people based on whatever information they need...
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there is software that does this. unfortunately i think they require a USB Dongle to run the s/w and it is expensive.... until the Russians crack it anyway. LOL
anyone suggest a reliable unlocking site?? there are so many scams out there taking money and not producing a usable code.
Most of the unlock website I found are reliable as far as give me money back when they can't get it. ATT and quite a few inexpensive website can't unlock my Aria. Some on top of refund, give me free unlock code for future. I end up found someone said "doing it manually". Took him 3 day and $25 later, he gave me the code.
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I have a noobish question. Does rooting unlock the phone?
nope. rooting does not unlock the phone.
powerchess said:
I have a noobish question. Does rooting unlock the phone?
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rooting just gives you the "ultimate-true-genuine" etc rights to modify the phone the way you want it
to unlock the phone it's a different story. You will only need to unlock it if you're traveling outside the US
Or to switch to T-mobile.
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Travel outside the US
profipix said:
rooting just gives you the "ultimate-true-genuine" etc rights to modify the phone the way you want it
to unlock the phone it's a different story. You will only need to unlock it if you're traveling outside the US
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Last sentence not quite correct; a clarification. You don't need to unlock if you travel outside the US. The Aria works just fine in other countries; you will incur additional costs as a result because you are roaming on foreign networks but AT&T has plans you can buy ahead of time and terminate when you get back home. Now the clarification part: if you do have an unlocked phone you can use a SIM card from other providers in other countries (which you will have to purchase or borrow from someone that lives there). Unlocking simply allows you to use another SIM cards, fore example, like Tmobile (a GSM network) in the US. If you don't unlock, your are limited to AT&T SIM cards. Unlocking is really not necessary unless you want to run on different networks in the US and outside the US.
Don't worry i will help you...You can get the Unlock code better from Online site,Basically network provider ask you to wait to get the code from them,they will give the code,it's available in Data base,So if you need Code immediately means you can get the unlock code from here www.Superunlockcodes.com and get the free unlocking instructions from here Mobileunlockguide.com and unlock it step by step.
Monkeyfeng said:
I understand there are two ways to unlock your HTC aria.
One is to buy the unlock codes on some website.
The second, free way is to call AT&T after three months and they will unlock it for free.
However, I have called AT&T twice and they don't have the unlock code available even after giving them my IMEI number. I'm puzzled by this. Is anyone else having the same problem? They said the computer or database don't have the Aria unlock code in the system. What's going on here?
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I travel quite a lot through Europe and since AT&T's roaming charges are quite high, I had to unlock my Aria so that I can use local GSM carriers over there. I used www.cellunlocker.net last year. Their "regular" service for $4.99 was not able to produce the code for my Aria and they gave me a refund. I then purchased their "advanced" service for $19.99 and had the unlock code in 3 hours.
One more note about the benefit of unlocking: Once your phone is unlocked, it stays unlocked. So you need to purchase and use the unlock code only once.
it's a maybe
i think you gain s-off you can unlock it ..
lateral18 said:
i think you gain s-off you can unlock it ..
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Hi everyone,
I'm a UK user and will be flying to Dubai in a few days. Is there a ROM I can download that will unlock the ATRIX for me? I want to be able to use it in Dubai using a local network/sim.
Would I have to get a specific unlock code or could I just root the phone instead which would unlock it?
Orange customer. I need it unlocked asap.
River T. said:
Hi everyone,
I'm a UK user and will be flying to Dubai in a few days. Is there a ROM I can download that will unlock the ATRIX for me? I want to be able to use it in Dubai using a local network/sim.
Would I have to get a specific unlock code or could I just root the phone instead which would unlock it?
Orange customer. I need it unlocked asap.
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No ROM/program. Rooting/bootloader unlocking are unrelated to sim unlocking.
You can try purchasing a sim unlock code from places online. I believe celluunlock or something is popular. But I remember seeing posts or threads that it doesn't always work or there long delays in getting the codes.
Other option is to call your carrier (guessing Orange), tell them your situation and ask if they can provide you an unlock code.
mysticdrew said:
No ROM/program. Rooting/bootloader unlocking are unrelated to sim unlocking.
You can try purchasing a sim unlock code from places online. I believe celluunlock or something is popular. But I remember seeing posts or threads that it doesn't always work or there long delays in getting the codes.
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My SIM unlock took about 15 minutes and cost $20.00. The Atrix has been out for a while now. I suspect that SIM unlocks are pretty routine these days. If your carrier won't do it, or is too expensive, ask the unlocking people how long it will take.
I need help from the community understanding how or if a dev unlock can lead me to my goal of a sim unlock for a Lumia 800. My bootloader is DLOAD and I have been unable to sim unlock this phone from it's original carrier. I would be more than glad to pay the $100 dollar fee to Microsoft for a developer account if that can lead me to a sim unlock. Is this possible, and if so a brief outline on where to look for the answers would be great. If it will not lead to a sim unlock , I would rather not spend the money. Thanks in advance for your input.
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
piflechien said:
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
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@ piflechien
hi! can u name a few who can do it for 10$?
WBR
ReyTech.
piflechien said:
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
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Have paid 7 different unlock sites amaounts ranging from $4.99 to $49.99.....all sites have eventually refunded my money saying they are unable to provide an unlock code for my phone.
sim unlock
the only way you are going to remove the sim unlock is by contacting the original phone operator the phone is locked to and ask them for a unlock code there is usually a fee for this. developer unlocking will not remove the sim unlock it just allows you to side load .xap applications. and seeing your device is DLOAD you cant install a custom rom or unlock that way either so its off to the orignal operator for you unlock mate
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As far as I know the SIM lock is in the radio rom right? Wouldn't it be possible to just flash the radio rom from SIM Unlocked phone, or is it possible at all.
osti said:
As far as I know the SIM lock is in the radio rom right? Wouldn't it be possible to just flash the radio rom from SIM Unlocked phone, or is it possible at all.
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if you have the qualcomm bootloader sure. otherwise how to plan on installing the rom.
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...I would be more than glad to pay the $100 dollar fee ...
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I wish developing unlocking solution was that cheap. To make current 710 sim unlock, even with free root available:
- The CPU has two cores, one run WP os, the other baseband, both talk to each other via shared memory drivers (low level), then higher level is
done via onrpc servers. Installing hooks into servers, low level drivers didn't provide easy way to debug the baseband
- The only way to debug the baseband was with hooking to OpenBTS and using some GSM message to send debug info to the base station
- So USRP1, 2000 USD, plus UK taxes, also need some clock modifications, lock to rubidium standard for stable clock(Qcom baseband is really
bad quality stuff, not easy to lock as some cheaper future phone Nokias), so extra 300 UK for the clocking, lots of soldering of course
- Killed the USRP1 at least once, so needed good 1 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer to repair, another 1500 GBP, it was lucky to get second hand on Ebay
- Needed an extra Linux PC to run OpenBTS, but that was cheap, just 120 GBP, again second hand from ebay
- Even i had source code for some old qcom modem with lots of similar functions - it took one month digging in IDA to find correct function to patch
(even it is just one byte to patch). How much was the cost of the work, no idea, with 6.30 GBP minimum wage for toilet cleaning in the UK
The fun of doing it - priceless. Is it possible to be done without good investment - off course not!
So for you to unlock your 800:
- Cheap BGA reball station, maybe 2500 - 4000 USD
- Universal programmer and socket 1000 - 1500 USD
- Need to learn how to remove, reball and put back BGA chips, remove eMMC flash, change bootloader with the programmer, put back and
you are good to go
Satisfaction of doing it - priceless.
Regards
Does anyone have any confirmed success SIM unlocking the Xperia Ray st18i ?
I've found a couple of sites that claim to be able to do it using a mixture of connecting pins with tweezers and paying for unlock software, but don't really want to pay unless I know it is 100% genuine
Or if anyone knows of a free way to SIM Unlock the st18i, that would be appreciated
Cheers
Have you are already asked your carrier to unlock? Some carriers unlock the phone for free
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mihahn said:
Have you are already asked your carrier to unlock? Some carriers unlock the phone for free
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Yea thanks, they gave an unlock code which didn't work, then eventually admitted they couldn't unlock it and refunded £20 credit as an apology
Unlock shops have been unable to unlock it too
Everything I have read says you need to connect 2 contacts near the battery before plugging in USB and using software to unlock it, which explains why the carriers code didn't work
Why can't u check bootloader unlock status because of it does allowed then you can flash custom kernel and Rom which then unlock SIM lock.
Here is the instruction to check
First, you should confirm that it is
possible to unlock the boot loader of
your device by checking the service
menu. In your device, open the dialler
and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to
access the service menu. If you have
a tablet, click here to learn how
access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info >
Configuration > Rooting Status . If
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes,
then you can continue with the next
step. If it says No , or if the status is
missing, your device cannot be
unlocked.
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junkarivu said:
Why can't u check bootloader unlock status because of it does allowed then you can flash custom kernel and Rom which then unlock SIM lock.
Here is the instruction to check
First, you should confirm that it is
possible to unlock the boot loader of
your device by checking the service
menu. In your device, open the dialler
and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to
access the service menu. If you have
a tablet, click here to learn how
access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info >
Configuration > Rooting Status . If
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes,
then you can continue with the next
step. If it says No , or if the status is
missing, your device cannot be
unlocked.
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Are you sure a Custom ROM & Kernel will SIM Unlock ?
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Are you sure a Custom ROM & Kernel will SIM Unlock ?
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No I guess that's not right. Sim lock and bootloader lock has nothing in common, only if the carrier locks the bootloader and makes it impossible to unlock. So I guess unlocking the bootloader won't unlock your Sim lock, but I'm not sure
Btw is your bootloader even unlockable?
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mihahn said:
No I guess that's not right. Sim lock and bootloader lock has nothing in common, only if the carrier locks the bootloader and makes it impossible to unlock. So I guess unlocking the bootloader won't unlock your Sim lock, but I'm not sure
Btw is your bootloader even unlockable?
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Im not sure yet, I'm doing this over email with my family, the phone is going to be my Nephews birthday present if we can SIM unlock it, he's locked into a contract with a different provider and stuck with a crappy phone, so the plan was to unlock this one for him to swap over to while keeping the contract SIM
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Im not sure yet, I'm doing this over email with my family, the phone is going to be my Nephews birthday present if we can SIM unlock it, he's locked into a contract with a different provider and stuck with a crappy phone, so the plan was to unlock this one for him to swap over to while keeping the contract SIM
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Hmm but I guess you are stuck because if your carrier says it won't work and another unlock shop tells you the same I guess you can't do anything. But of course it could be I'm wrong
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mihahn said:
Hmm but I guess you are stuck because if your carrier says it won't work and another unlock shop tells you the same I guess you can't do anything. But of course it could be I'm wrong
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Yea maybe, I was hoping someone else had this model phone and knew if any of the online unlocking services that claim to be able to do it, were actually genuine or not
Don't fancy giving out any money for a fake unlocker
*Detection* said:
Yea maybe, I was hoping someone else had this model phone and knew if any of the online unlocking services that claim to be able to do it, were actually genuine or not
Don't fancy giving out any money for a fake unlocker
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I was able to Bootloader and Sim Unlock Xperia Ray ST18a(i) but it cost me $10 to do it. The Carrier could not do it. I used FastGSM. I don't know exactly HOW this process works but it does work. It involved connecting Test points which I believe temporarily open a way to insert a SIM Unlock certificate which may not be genuine due to the fact that when your carrier buys the phone from Sony or another manufacturer, they are factory locked in other words, the network lock is inserted into a secure partition. I believe the test points open up this secure partition for inserting another Certificate through the s1tool. FastGSM uses a program which when you log in, checks to see if you have credits, and once that stage passes, it downloads and inserts this certificate into the secure partition. It also unlocks the bootloader in this process allowing you to get Fastboot mode. This is what I believe, not sure if it is actually the case. However, I wasn't just merely satisfied that my Bootloader and SIM are both Unlocked. I prefer a technical explanation of what this process does and HOW it works. Ofcourse, the unlocking source are not going to tell me how they did it. But I believe they got their hands on the certificate that gets inserted once the EEPROM is temporarily unsecured using test points. I firmly believe SIM Unlocking should be free and should be available to anyone who wants to go at it. I believe the Warranty and other excuses they give such as warnings about security etc are redundant and pointless. If you look around, just the process of Rooting is daunting enough for most 95 percent of the population, so I don't think people would go around unlocking their phones even if the information was made available. Most people wouldn't even know about it.
Next time, purchase a phone that can be easily unlocked, Do some research. Although the $10 I spent unlocking is not a big deal, I personally do not ever want to pay a single dime to network unlock a device that I already own. Here we have to pay $50 to the carrier to unlock it. I would rather help people by giving them information on how to do it for free. Then they can go void their warranty if they wish. People who care about warranties are not going to bother with any of this, which begs the question, why are SIM Unlocks such a tightly guarded secret, and what can we as a community do to thwart the efforts of these Carriers to keep us locked in such a way that the device we own is deemed useless if its not on their Air.
I'm on full stock and need to unlock my phone for international use. I tried through ATT but apparently I can't since I'm under contract. I've never had to do this before, but I thought I remember reading this is, or can be, part of the S-off or root or something. Can this be done?
If your phone is updated to Lollipop, no.
If your phone is older software, the following should still work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
However the above mod requires s-off, and the only method to s-off is sunshine, which costs $25.
You may be better off just using a paid SIM unlock service (find a reputable seller on eBay or other online source) which often cost less than $10, and a more straightforward process (just obtain the SIM unlock code and enter it).
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If your phone is updated to Lollipop, no.
If your phone is older software, the following should still work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
However the above mod requires s-off, and the only method to s-off is sunshine, which costs $25.
You may be better off just using a paid SIM unlock service (find a reputable seller on eBay or other online source) which often cost less than $10, and a more straightforward process (just obtain the SIM unlock code and enter it).
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Would you mind elaborating further on this process? I'm on Lollipop, latest update. You're saying I can pay someone to provide me a sim unlock code and all I have to do is enter it? Legal? Can it cause any issues to my phone? I don't care about my ATT warranty, phone is over a year old anyway.
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You're saying I can pay someone to provide me a sim unlock code and all I have to do is enter it? Legal? Can it cause any issues to my phone?
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I've never actually done it myself. But I've seen plenty of folks on XDA do it. You give the vendor your IMEI and they get the SIM unlock code from the same database the carrier does. It shouldn't cause any issues, since I believe they are generating the code the same way AT&T does, just they are willing to do it for a fee when AT&T won't. At least that is my understanding.
Once you insert a non-AT&T SIM into the phone, it will ask you for the code and you enter it. That should be it. Note that you can't enter the code unless you have a non-AT&T SIM (that goes the same if you got the code from AT&T). So maybe borrow a SIM from someone who is on T-Mob, to make sure it works before your trip.
I just did a search for "M8 SIM unlock" on eBay and got results for around $3. Use your discretion of course; and select a vendor with a good rating. I've seen some instances where they can't find the IMEI in their database. But most of the vendors won't charge if that is the case (but I'd verify that is the policy before giving them your money).
Also in the past, I've read several folks on XDA recommend cellunlocker.net. But again I haven't used them personally; just passing on second-hand knowledge.