Hi All, I first want to say I appreciate any help.
So here is my issue. I bought a note 3 n900p off ebay under the assumption
that you could unlock it as with most phones. Because of my lack
of research I find to my horror that I aquired a note 3 that cannot be unlocked.
I read the thread that explained all about it and also read that someone has come up
with a solution but is waiting in pledges to release it and im not sure exactly how
that works or how advanced the method is. So my question is that A: is it only that n900p that is
damn near impossible to unlock? And B: would swapping in another mother board from say
A n900r4 be campitable and allow me to unlock it for use in Canada? Is the phone chassis the same?
I heard that it is just sprint that has a version of the note 3 that is not unlockable. Any info or guidance would be much appreciated.
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Hi all,
I finally purchased the Telus Hero GSM Quad Band from Canada and its on its way to India thru FedEx. Bought the Hero without contract for 599$. Does this mean it is unlocked?
Since I have bought it now, what is my next job?
1. Unlock it by purchasing a unlock code.
2. Once unlocked, can I use it as it is? or it is mandatory to upgrade or downgrade the ROM?
3. Will post some more query when it comes to my mind.
Note: Did a search and it seems all threads were stopped answering from last November. So, started a new thread.
Expecting replies, since I do not want to keep Hero in hand as a dummy piece without knowing wat to do.
T i A
you will have to unlock it... then it will work when you pop a registered sim card in..(if the bands are correct) but im guessing you checked that already
Thnx for replying..now I am sure I have to unlock. but which website? Have waded in here and most vote goes to http://hero.unlock-now.com/sim-unlock-HTC-Hero/
should I get one from them?
What about my second query? Is it mandatory to downgrade/upgrade my ROM?
oh sorry forgot about that... im honestly not sure about which site to use to unlock sorry, id go with one that i know people have gotn there money back from though...
and no it is not mandatory to do anything except unlock to use your phone, only install a rom if you want to
thnx a bunch m8..I am relieved now. I also believe that most ppl here who have unlocked their hero has used the link I have posted. Some have got their money refunded too if it doesnt work. Waiting for my package to arrive to knw the IMEI and start unlocking. Fingers crossed.
Guys, if you trust some other site who provides unlock codes, please suggest.
T i A
As for websites to unlock, I did some searching back in November when I got my Telus Hero. I ended up using http://www.unlock-hero.com/, as it seemed to be the most popular at the time. I had no problems with them and had my unlock code within 20 minutes. It's also well priced.
thnx for the sugg m8..need more and finally need to decide on one.
Hi everyone,
Sorry if this has already been answered, but I'm losing focus reading all the posts on the subjects. And I'm on a limited timeframe, so I would really appreciate if someone could help me or point me at information that I can use. I'm totally new to Android - replacing my iPhone.
I just got a Note from Rogers (Canada). I have 2 weeks to return if I'm not satisfied. I like Note but it's locked and I travel a lot, so I need to unlock it. There are too many options here and I'm getting confused:
1. Google gives me a lot of links to some shady websites that promise an unlock via some magic. Are these legit? Do they work? I couldn't find any definite answer.
2. Rooting/replacing ROMs/other crazy stuff. I'm ok with this as long as I know that I can unlock the device and it will stay unlocked. I would prefer to wait until ICS is released, but I need an unlock soon
So, my questions are:
1. Is going with Note from Rogers a good idea? Or should I spend money on an unlocked version from Europe?
2. Should I buy Roger's version outright? Expensive and I'm paying my 3 year term anyway Then they can unlock the phone for a fee ($50).
3. Can I use one of those online unlocking sites? Or will I just get ripped off and won't get the actual unlock?
4. Does the phone stay unlocked after an update (like to ICS) if online unlockers are used and work?
5. Seeing how different the versions of Note are is there a chance that the Canadian version (Roger's) will get much less attention in the area of third-party devs simply based on the number of users? Or it doesn't matter? I would really love to get into modding and having some real nice functionality/wigets/look-and-feel on the device.
Well, sorry for being so verbose. I would appreciate any help on this. My other choice would be to get a Galaxy Nexus instead, but I'd hate to give up this huge screen.
Thanks in advance! Hope this is not totally off-topic. If it is, I'm sorry for that.
cellunlocker.net is what most have been using, if record ur process of unlocking ur phone and send it to them they refund ur money i myself couldn't record it so i paid but well worth it 25 bucks and its pretty quick just check ur spam folder in mail if ur using gmail mine was there within two hours
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Thanks for the advice. Used the service, got the code in couple of hours and unlocked my phone! Happy as can be!
P.S. It cost me $7.99 to unlock Rogers Note.
Hey guys. i have what will probably seem like a super noob question for everyone. I have only EVER been on CDMA networks, and only just started tmobile a year ago. and ive only had one phone there, so idk how these things work.
I want a Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE (GPE or not, idc) but obviously it isnt sold by tmobile. since ive never had to deal with unlocked phones, i ask you all this:
If i buy one from someone on craigslist/ebay, is checking the serial number important like it is on CDMA networks? also, in order to activate my phone, i assume all i do is pop in the sim, but does that move my insurance and Tmobile JUMP plan over to the new device as well?
Sorry for noobing it up guys. lol any help is much appreciated.
First of all, this should be in the Q&A section.
Second, yes, check the IMEI number before you buy it, and the SIM should automatically be activated once you pop it in the Ultra. I can't give you an answer on the insurance part since i'm not american, so i don't know these things work over there.
I am not sure how important checking the imei number on this device would be since since is not a carrier branded device ( many do not even know this phone exists) . Now to the 2nd part: I believe your insurance and jump program will not transfer to the ultra because it is not sold by T-mobile and that program it is only effective with t-mobile branded hardware. My 2 cents. hope it helps. Thanks
I need help international unlocking my Sprint note 3 that I just bought from Ebay. I do not have an account with sprint, so therefore they will not do it for me.
Is there anyway I can do this or any software, I don't seem to be able to find one. Do you think they will come out with one in the near future? HELP ME PLEEASE
ithelps said:
I need help international unlocking my Sprint note 3 that I just bought from Ebay. I do not have an account with sprint, so therefore they will not do it for me.
Is there anyway I can do this or any software, I don't seem to be able to find one. Do you think they will come out with one in the near future? HELP ME PLEEASE
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Is the esn clean?
international unlock
i would also be interested in knowing ive got a sprint galaxy note 3 with a clean esn but do not have an account with them any help would be great
I have a galaxy s8+ from sprint. I tried an online imei unlocker already but have gotten nothing. Im a noob and don’t understand most of what’s talked about in the other threads. I just need some help and a dumbed down explanation of how to unlock my phone to use it with another carrier. If someone is nice enough to do it for me that would be awesome.
alexnunn89 said:
I have a galaxy s8+ from sprint. I tried an online imei unlocker already but have gotten nothing. Im a noob and don’t understand most of what’s talked about in the other threads. I just need some help and a dumbed down explanation of how to unlock my phone to use it with another carrier. If someone is nice enough to do it for me that would be awesome.
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You should be able to just call Sprint and have them unlock it. However, I did that and now I can only send and recieve messages/calls when roaming domestically with Verizon.
I got mine unlocked here at getitunlocked dot com Not sure if its allowed or not...