[Q] T-Mobile Gear S on AT&T question - Samsung Gear S

Yesterday I purchased a brand new sealed T-mobile from someone and I was aware that I have to have it unlocked before using on AT&T.
I sent email to sim-unlock.net asking them about the cost and the turn-around time.
Today I received email from them asking:
"What message appears on the screen when You insert an unaccepted simcard"
as far as I know this is the regular procedure with any android phones
that are locked to a carrier:
1: Turn on phone with a SIM card inside from another carrier
2: A menu will pop up to Insert the code.
3: Insert the provided code and press OK
4: Device is unlocked.
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Just for the heck of it, I inserted an active AT&T sim into my Gear S to see:
1) if by some crazy luck the watch/phone is unlocked .....or
2) If I get the pop-up text asking to insert the unlock code.
However, this is the pop-up text I am getting:
""Insert SIM card to access network services"
This is strange because the GEAR is also showing a small SIM icon with "X" across in the right upper
corner (indicating that NO SIM card is inserted). I am 100%sure the card is inserted correctly.
Any advice regarding unlock services and how to make the watch work on AT&T will be greatly appreciated.
I am really puzzled why the Gear is not seeing the card being inserted and I presume that is of course
why I do not get the popup to insert a the 'unlocking code" (once I would purchase the unlock service)

WatchFan1 said:
Yesterday I purchased a brand new sealed T-mobile from someone and I was aware that I have to have it unlocked before using on AT&T.
I sent email to sim-unlock.net asking them about the cost and the turn-around time.
Today I received email from them asking:
"What message appears on the screen when You insert an unaccepted simcard"
as far as I know this is the regular procedure with any android phones
that are locked to a carrier:
1: Turn on phone with a SIM card inside from another carrier
2: A menu will pop up to Insert the code.
3: Insert the provided code and press OK
4: Device is unlocked.
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Just for the heck of it, I inserted an active AT&T sim into my Gear S to see:
1) if by some crazy luck the watch/phone is unlocked .....or
2) If I get the pop-up text asking to insert the unlock code.
However, this is the pop-up text I am getting:
""Insert SIM card to access network services"
This is strange because the GEAR is also showing a small SIM icon with "X" across in the right upper
corner (indicating that NO SIM card is inserted). I am 100%sure the card is inserted correctly.
Any advice regarding unlock services and how to make the watch work on AT&T will be greatly appreciated. 9I a mreally puzzled why the Gear is not seeing the card being inserted and I presume that is of course why I do not get the popup to insert a the 'unlocking code" (once I get it)
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I believe there is a whole thread dedicated to this, the elusive mm6 error. If it was purchased outright, Tmobile should provide an unlock code with minimal fuss. All that being said, I dont think it will work or anyone has had any success doing it. The tmobile wearables only plan is stupid cheap as it is so that may be an option too....

Thank you very much for the quick reply.
I am mostly puzzled though that the AT&T card was not even recognized (i.e no popup note about entering the unlock code.) and I am not seeing any mm6 error.
"IF" I can get it unlocked by T-mobile, how will the 'watch know" that it is unlocked if it never was on a network and if I am not
getting the popup text to enter the code. (will I have to put in an active T-mobile card so the device gets the info from T-mobile
networks and be unlocked?)
In other words - how does T-mobile unlock it if the device is not asking for the unlock code?
Thank you.

WatchFan1 said:
Thank you very much for the quick reply.
I am mostly puzzled though that the AT&T card was not even recognized (i.e no popup note about entering the unlock code.) and I am not seeing any mm6 error.
"IF" I can get it unlocked by T-mobile, how will the 'watch know" that it is unlocked if it never was on a network and if I am not
getting the popup text to enter the code. (will I have to put in an active T-mobile card so the device gets the info from T-mobile
networks and be unlocked?)
In other words - how does T-mobile unlock it if the device is not asking for the unlock code?
Thank you.
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ok. first, the watch doesnt know anything, its a watch not an AI. Id be more concerned that its not asking for a code, you may have a dud sim card that isnt activated, Ive seen that behavior even with Tmobile sim cards in Tmobile devices, the device just wont recognize it until its active. You dont have to activate it on the Tmobile network, you give them some numbers off the watch and they will provide the corresponding unlock code, and in some cases even the unlock procedure, but you should definitely getting some sort of prompt on the watch.

Ok, thanks for confirming that there SHOULD be a prompt on the watch. The SIM I tried is not a dud for sure. I have NOTE 4 so I could not use my SIM, so we popped out nano ATT SIM from my friend' iPhone 5 and put it inside of the GEar. As I said above - Gear did not registered the card at all and no prompt for a code was give. We know the SIM is OK, because we put it back into the Iphone and it works normally.

Good news!
I inserted another AT&T SIM card and this time watch recognized the SIM and the popup message on the screen is:
"Enter Network Lock" with a keypad below ready for the unlock code to be entered.
Can anyone recommend a reliable and FAST unlocking service? Thus far I am considering sim-unlock.net
Thank you.

You can buy unlock code for SAMSUNG Gear S from unlockcode247.com

WatchFan1 said:
Good news!
I inserted another AT&T SIM card and this time watch recognized the SIM and the popup message on the screen is:
"Enter Network Lock" with a keypad below ready for the unlock code to be entered.
Can anyone recommend a reliable and FAST unlocking service? Thus far I am considering sim-unlock.net
Thank you.
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Yea, iPhone SIM wouldn't be recognized. Kinda wish I had GSM instead of CDMA. GSM has the advantage of auto call forwarding.

When I used to do contracts with AT&T I would always unlock my devices with http://www.cellunlocker.net/ I didn't try it with the Gear S because I bought it outright and got the unlock code from AT&T for free.

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[Q] Vibrant unlock help.

Hi, I'm new to the forums and new to unlocking phones. But I wanted to unlock my vibrant, I have my unlock and unfreeze codes but when I put a different sim card in it just tells me to call customer care and gives me no option to put in an unlock code. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Different sim card have to be from different service provider like at&t.
This is first time I hear that unlocking option won't appear after installing different sim card !
I tried using a net 10 trac fone sim card, since I read from other people on here they said it would work. but when i put it in and start the phone i can use my phone but when I go to the call screen it says "sim card crash - Please contact customer service". So Im gonna try an at&t card(with data plan) from my friend hopefully it works. Also I have another question like I said Im new to this stuff. If I still use my tmobile sim card can I still connect to at&t's internet/data?
I would think that to access AT&T's network services, you would need to have the AT&T sim installed in the phone.
You have to put different sim card other than T-Mobile to get unlock code screen !
The_wolf88 said:
You have to put different sim card other than T-Mobile to get unlock code screen !
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Dude WOLF, not to be rude but if you read I put a NET 10 TRAC Fone sim in, not a t-mobile.
anyways on a better note. I finally have it unlocked! I put in a friends boost mobile sim, Screen popped up and put the code in. sweet.
MoMo Galaxy s said:
Also I have another question like I said Im new to this stuff. If I still use my tmobile sim card can I still connect to at&t's internet/data?
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Nope...you'd need to put in an AT&T SIM that's tied to an AT&T account with a data plan.

Anyway to test if Galaxy Note is truly unlocked?

hey everyone, i'm about to buy AT&T Galaxy Note through Craigslist.
seller states that it is unlocked, but not rooted. is there anyway for me to verify it is unlocked?
is it simply inserting my T-Mobile SIM card and making sure it doesn't say phone is locked, enter network lock control key, etc...?
tuffCookie said:
hey everyone, i'm about to buy AT&T Galaxy Note through Craigslist.
seller states that it is unlocked, but not rooted. is there anyway for me to verify it is unlocked?
is it simply inserting my T-Mobile SIM card and making sure it doesn't say phone is locked, enter PIN, etc...?
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Yes all you have to do is insert your sim and it will either connect, or you will get a prompt to enter the PIN. If you want to use 3G/4Gish though, you will have to root and flash the t-mo radio that's in dev section.
P.S. With most Samsung phones, you can check for the unlock by dialing *#7465625# and it will tell you directly if there's a network lock on it, but Samsung disabled this on the skyrocket IIRC and kept it disabled on the note
zoso28 said:
Yes all you have to do is insert your sim and it will either connect, or you will get a prompt to enter the PIN. If you want to use 3G/4Gish though, you will have to root and flash the t-mo radio that's in dev section.
P.S. With most Samsung phones, you can check for the unlock by dialing *#7465625# and it will tell you directly if there's a network lock on it, but Samsung disabled this on the skyrocket IIRC and kept it disabled on the note
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perfect. thanks for the quick response!
When I inserted a tmo sim into mine nothing happened except for it would show the sim phone number under the Settings app. No signal bars either. This is on a stock unlocked phone.
CreekDirt said:
When I inserted a tmo sim into mine nothing happened except for it would show the sim phone number under the Settings app. No signal bars either. This is on a stock unlocked phone.
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You might have to wait a few minutes for it to acquire the signal.. Is the sim active? Sometimes inactive Sims don't connect, but I put my old t-mo sim in & it had a signal in 20-30 seconds.
Easiest way to tell is to reboot the phone after you put a non-at$t sim in. If it's locked it will ask for network control key .
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zoso28 said:
You might have to wait a few minutes for it to acquire the signal.. Is the sim active? Sometimes inactive Sims don't connect, but I put my old t-mo sim in & it had a signal in 20-30 seconds.
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Yeah it was an active sim. Ten minutes later with no results. It wouldn't work without the APN at all and the Tmo rep didn't want to go through all of that (it was his sim).
tuffCookie said:
hey everyone, i'm about to buy AT&T Galaxy Note through Craigslist.
seller states that it is unlocked, but not rooted. is there anyway for me to verify it is unlocked?
is it simply inserting my T-Mobile SIM card and making sure it doesn't say phone is locked, enter network lock control key, etc...?
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It is that "simple"..
If you insert your non-AT&T (including it's MVNOs which are considered AT&T also), and it's LOCKED, it will ask you for the unlock code. If it doesn't, it has been unlocked permanently.
If after doing this, it does show your number under about, but you don't get a signal. This might be an indication of how well the phone gets a signal or how good/bad the signal is, on your carrier in the area you are testing in.
An after thought is to check the versions in the about and research. You may have acquired a hacker/tinkerer's phone that may have played further with the phone's settings and or flashed a different modem. It may also be indicative of why s/he is selling it, possibly faulty.. YMMV
You have to flash T-Mo compatible modem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573568
thanks everyone. i bought a note from someone an hour after my initial post and it was unlocked.
i'm enjoying this phone/tablet/phablet/whatever u wanna call it on tmobile. still getting used to the size, but the display is beautiful.

Has anyone bypassed the t-mobile data problem

I have been digging through the threads and it gets confusing with different people referring to unlocked tablets that are overseas etc.
I have a tmobile US springboard that is running the most recent rooted mediapad rom from this board (it runs great btw).
I was hoping I could use this device as my phone. I rarely take voice calls on the phone. I have Bluetooth in my car which is really the only place I talk to anyone and I have a Bluetooth headset if I need it. Most of the time I send texts and use data.
The problem is that when I put my phone sim card in the tablet, phone and sms work fine but data stops working (more specifically, it redirects to my.tmobile.com). From what I have read, I think we are just going to have to deal with it for now but I wanted to see if there are any options because some people thought that removing the imei file would help. There is also some stuff about data in the build.prop for the device.
How about getting a device subsidy unlock code from t-mobile? I should be eligible.
IMEI unlock
I copy and paste tmobile policy as blow:
support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
" For information on the SIM Unlock Code, refer to the following:
If you purchased a device from T-Mobile, it has been programmed with a SIM lock which will prevent the phone from operating with other compatible wireless telephone carrier’s services. If you wish to use the phone with the service of another wireless telephone carrier, you must enter a numeric SIM Unlock Code to unlock the phone.
If you have a Postpaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 40 days of active service with T-Mobile and did not request a Subsidy unlock code in the last 90 days.
For customers with a Prepaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 60 days of active service with T-Mobile and either a Prepaid Plan account balance of at least $10.00 or a prior refill within the last 30 days.
T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible former customers, provided that T-Mobile has such code or can obtain it from the manufacturer.
If you paid full retail price for a device, you qualify to have the SIM subsidy unlock code providedif you meet the following requirements:
The device must have been purchased at a T-Mobile retail store or authorized T-Mobile retailer.
The device must be paid for completely. You must be able to fax the proof of purchase to T-Mobile."
As indicated if the device is paid for completely, we qualify to have the unlock code. Have you or anyone tried to get an unlock code and tested?
I bought a Springboard on ebay and signed up for prepaid data for 60 days with tmobile after which time I requested a SIM unlock. I received the unlock code and after inserting my AT&T sim I'm able to make calls , get data, and text.
I can't specifically verify which bands on ATT nor whether I am getting real 3G data. I can verify that I am able to talk, text, get data.
v35lee said:
I bought a Springboard on ebay and signed up for prepaid data for 60 days with tmobile after which time I requested a SIM unlock. I received the unlock code and after inserting my AT&T sim I'm able to make calls , get data, and text.
I can't specifically verify which bands on ATT nor whether I am getting real 3G data. I can verify that I am able to talk, text, get data.
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If you're able to get more than 384kbps then you've got HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA or whatever (real 3G is 384kbps). On most country, the signal label would change to H, on T-Mobile it would probably change to 4G. I can't exactly verify the label change though, since I'm on a data plan with 3G only speed (so my top speed is 384kbps).
If you can't trust the label then use those speed test app and verify it yourself.
richdaley said:
I have been digging through the threads and it gets confusing with different people referring to unlocked tablets that are overseas etc.
I have a tmobile US springboard that is running the most recent rooted mediapad rom from this board (it runs great btw).
I was hoping I could use this device as my phone. I rarely take voice calls on the phone. I have Bluetooth in my car which is really the only place I talk to anyone and I have a Bluetooth headset if I need it. Most of the time I send texts and use data.
The problem is that when I put my phone sim card in the tablet, phone and sms work fine but data stops working (more specifically, it redirects to my.tmobile.com). From what I have read, I think we are just going to have to deal with it for now but I wanted to see if there are any options because some people thought that removing the imei file would help. There is also some stuff about data in the build.prop for the device.
How about getting a device subsidy unlock code from t-mobile? I should be eligible.
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I have a question: Since your device has updated firmware (mine is running ICS), does it mean it has been unlocked already? Have you tried a SIM from another carrier? In another word, will updating to a generic firmware unlock tablet automatically? My reasoning is that all the coding/decoding is through software and an updated generic firmware removes all the T-mobile stuff as far as I can tell. The software that is in charge of sim lock is very likely been replaced as well. My doubt is that people can then buy a Springboard with data contract at a much lower price and update the firmware to remove the lock. I bet T-mobile is smart enough not to let that happen.
I finally got the unlock code from T-mobile and bought an ATT sim card. Unlock is not that as simple as I thought to be. Strangely, my ICS does not pop up the unlock code entering interface. I cannot remember from which post I downloaded the ICS. It is within "the" giant thread. By using the famous ()()2846579()()=, it showed nothing after "SIM card lock state". So I flash back to HC3.2 and unlock the device in the pop up interface. After flashing again to the most recent general firmware from huaweidevice.com, it shows "SIMLOCK_DEACTIVE" after "SIM card lock state". Recalling the sim card lock status is one of the features installed after a second boot during the installation and I did not recall my first ICS did that, I am wondering if the first ICS does not install the component related to sim card lock status. Probably my springboard under first ICS is unlocked by software.
Anyway, I am pretty happy with the latest version and have an officially unlocked springboard. From this experience I learned that SIM card lock status in general does not change after update the firmware (at least the official one). And probably someone can do it by modifying the firmware by his/her own.
By the way the ICS I first had has no fastboot option.
pokemonian said:
So I flash back to HC3.2 and unlock the device in the pop up interface.
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I am thinking of unlocking too and I am wondering where you found the HC3.2 to flash? I searched the forum and the only one I found appeared to be made up of many smaller files. There appeared to be multiple versions of files and I was not sure which ones I needed and how to flash them.
If you only want to unlock, flash the latest ics for general purpose from Huawei. The unlock interface appears after you insert a sim card other than tmobile.
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Atrix 4G unlocking SIM

I'm getting a bit frustrated... I have unlocked and rooted the phone and now I"m trying to unlock the SIM so that I can give it to my wife to use with a European Sim Card. I've googled, read and read and so far I've done the following:
1. Placed the European SIM into the phone (that I used in my old TMobile phone to date)
2. Was presented with "Enter sim network unlock pin"
3. Called AT&T and obtained the "unlock code".
I tried that code 3 times so far. After spending a fair amount of time with ATT support on the phone they believe that the "pin" is different from the "code". Btw, the unlock number was confirmed to me by ATT support folks twice... I rechecked the IMEI number twice... and I"m stuck... what do I do? Is there a difference?
Btw, I tried it under CM7 and AOKP
Thanks
SIM vs Carrier Unlock
There is definitely a difference between Carrier unlocking and SIM unlocking. I was steered wrong by AT&T the first time I asked. Essentially, they gave me a code that would allow me to override being locked out of my SIM card (to access phone numbers, etc) as a result of entering the SIM password wrong. This was NOT what I wanted.
I called back, and specifically requested a Carrier Unlock (for using other companies' SIMs), and they then made good on this request. You will need an active SIM from another carrier to get the job done, but if you specify your request to them, hopefully they will get it together. Another option is to buy a code at the numerous online re-sellers, but like I said, AT&T gave me mine for no cost. Good luck to you!
tobnddl said:
There is definitely a difference between Carrier unlocking and SIM unlocking. I was steered wrong by AT&T the first time I asked. Essentially, they gave me a code that would allow me to override being locked out of my SIM card (to access phone numbers, etc) as a result of entering the SIM password wrong. This was NOT what I wanted.
I called back, and specifically requested a Carrier Unlock (for using other companies' SIMs), and they then made good on this request. You will need an active SIM from another carrier to get the job done, but if you specify your request to them, hopefully they will get it together. Another option is to buy a code at the numerous online re-sellers, but like I said, AT&T gave me mine for no cost. Good luck to you!
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Thanks, unfortunately they keep sticking by their guns and claiming that the code they're providing me with is the proper one.....
Don't try too many times, after maybe 5, not sure, you can permanently lock your phone. It is a security measure.
You nay already know, but hate for you to mess up your phone.
I'm still convinced that there's no way AT&T or anyone else would be able to tell you remotely what the code is.
When you buy new SIMs, they come inside a credit card-shaped piece of plastic. On that card itself (not the sim), there's two spots: one for a PIN and one for a PUK. The PIN is needed because the new SIM defaults to being locked as a security feature. Every time you turn off the phone, the SIM locks itself. Once unlocked, however, you can go into a phone's SIM settings and leave it unlocked permanently for any phone.
You need to find the card that originally came with the SIM.
Chrism suggested not to attempt the wrong pin too many times. It won't lock your phone, it will lock the sim and then require you to enter the PUK code.
I still wonder if it is the phone. When you enter the code, then you can use any sim card. He wants to unlock the phone to work with a different carriers sim I believe.
His problem is with the phone, not with the sim, is it?
Could be wrong.
tobnddl said:
There is definitely a difference between Carrier unlocking and SIM unlocking. I was steered wrong by AT&T the first time I asked. Essentially, they gave me a code that would allow me to override being locked out of my SIM card (to access phone numbers, etc) as a result of entering the SIM password wrong. This was NOT what I wanted.
I called back, and specifically requested a Carrier Unlock (for using other companies' SIMs), and they then made good on this request. You will need an active SIM from another carrier to get the job done, but if you specify your request to them, hopefully they will get it together. Another option is to buy a code at the numerous online re-sellers, but like I said, AT&T gave me mine for no cost. Good luck to you!
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I believe this is correct. Also, if you are entering the carrier code, and enter it wrong a specified number of times,i'm pretty sure it can lock your phone. I have unlocked well over a dozen, and have always been warned about it....
chrism.brunner said:
I still wonder if it is the phone. When you enter the code, then you can use any sim card. He wants to unlock the phone to work with a different carriers sim I believe.
His problem is with the phone, not with the sim, is it?
Could be wrong.
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Reread the OP. The phone is already unlocked and rooted. That means that technically yes, he can use any sim card on his phone.
However, not all sims are sold unlocked. As I mentioned before, it's not uncommon to buy a prepaid sim outside of the US (like the OP's Euro sim) and be asked to enter the sim pin upon start up.
If you reread the OP, you'll see that he's describing exactly what I'm talking about. I've had to do this a handful of times on a handful of unlocked phones.
Regarding locking the device, again, the OP phone is already unlocked so locking the actual phone due to entering the incorrect pin is impossible. It would be the sim that would be locked (since the phone is asking for the sim pin) and could only be restored by entering the PUK. I've had to do this a couple of times myself for people who had forgotten their sim pin but still had their original card info at home. Once you enter the PUK, it works again.
i would Spend the 20 or 30 buck online and get a diifferent code
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Regarding post #8
I agree with post #9 as well.
Maybe so, not my experience though. He has unlocked the bootloader and rooted. He has not carrier unlocked. I don't think that they are the same, but you could very well be right. Thanks. At least we are all trying to help him out.
That sim seems to already be unlocked if he has been using it in a T-Mobile phone to date. His ATRIX is still network locked.
OP. Let us know please. Now I am curious.
Thanks.
chrism.brunner said:
He has unlocked the bootloader and rooted. He has not carrier unlocked.
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I still haven't read where the OP stated he unlocked the bootloader. Rooted, yes. When I read "unlocked," I take that as "Carrier unlocked" the way that googling "unlocked cell phone" would bring up unrestricted/debranded/etc. cell phones, not necessarily having anything to do with the status of the bootloader.
That said, the bit about him using the sim on his older tmobile phone made me assume one of two things: he either forgot the code he used for that phone or it's a bad sim.
Granted, not every carrier unlock code works but given that he was getting it directly from AT&T (and it was on their servers), it should work. My Atrix, for example, required a code off Motorola's servers and even then the first code worked perfectly.
Trust me, if the OP has gone through all this trouble and the only thing left is to try the SIM pin then... 1+1=?
With the ATRIX you usually unlock the bootloader first, but that would explain some confusion.
Hey, I'm not trying to argue or anything.
OP, what unlock did you perform?
This thread is seriously non reality based.
Neither rooting nor unlocking has anything to do with getting the subsidy unlock code that allows non-ATT sims to be used.
ATT can cerrtainly provide the vaild code, and has always done so for me (albeit after possibly a await time).
3rd parties MIGHT be able to provide the same code. YMWV.
There have been some reports (search) that with the wrong radio the unlock code does not take. So ithat might be a way to go.
Wow, we are going round and round. Good luck.
Use search!!
r.Huzar said:
I'm getting a bit frustrated... I have unlocked and rooted the phone and now I"m trying to unlock the SIM so that I can give it to my wife to use with a European Sim Card. I've googled, read and read and so far I've done the following:
1. Placed the European SIM into the phone (that I used in my old TMobile phone to date)
2. Was presented with "Enter sim network unlock pin"
3. Called AT&T and obtained the "unlock code".
I tried that code 3 times so far. After spending a fair amount of time with ATT support on the phone they believe that the "pin" is different from the "code". Btw, the unlock number was confirmed to me by ATT support folks twice... I rechecked the IMEI number twice... and I"m stuck... what do I do? Is there a difference?
Btw, I tried it under CM7 and AOKP
Thanks
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Try THIS Thread---->Solved: Sim Unlock Fails With Valid Code
Sorry for taking so long to reply but for whatever reason I missed the email saying that there are replies. Anyways, lets recap
Phone is rooted and unlocked. I can run any ROM that I want and bootloader is unlocked.
The sim cards I am testing on (yes, plural) are not locked (as in they do not require a code).
I am trying to use a non ATT sim card (specifically I am trying TMobile EU) so that when I go traveling to EU again I can use the ATRIX with my local number that I keep rather then the ancient HTC windows phone that I have used to date....
I have made 4 attempts at unlocking so that means I am down to last one.....

[Q] Gear S =Phone Not Allowed MM#6

Hello Everyone.
I am stumped on this issue. There doesn't seem to be any solutions for me. Here is What's happening, then I will tell you what I know..
Originally an ATT watch. SM-R750A
The IMEI is perfect. Not black listed at all. (Verified with ATT,SAMSUNG, and TMOBILE)
It is unlocked by ATT - I received the code and used it with the Tmobile Sim card inside when prompted. Success.
ATT Sim cards work perfectly,and with 4G!! When my Tmobile Sim goes in there, it only allows Emergency calls.
The APN settings are automatically populated. Verified to be correct with Tmobile. Basically, everything is fine on their end..
I am getting the run around from all 3 sources. They point the finger at each other.
Example:
Tmobile :"ATT did not unlock it completely, call them and ask for it to be fully unlocked."
ATT: "Once we gave you the code, our hands are tied. Call samsung, they may be able to complete your request.."
Samsung: "This is a service/network issue. Contact who ever your sim card has service with.."
Please help me, I have tried everything I can think of.
I researched all over the internet.. There are no working solutions anywhere!!!
I even Oden flashed the Official Firmware from ATT to Tmobile, so now my Model # is SM-R750T. I get the same errors. Att sim cards still work perfectly.
:crying:
I added photos of a menu I found on the device.. I dont know what this means..
I can draw conclusions, but I still need help..
Also, I have had the Tmobile Sim card replaced twice..
If someone could help find a solution, this will help a LOT people!
Thank You AHEAD of time.
did you flash the entire firmware package?
I only flashed official firmware from ATT to TMOBILE.. That was all. If there are further steps please let me know.
I stopped at the firmware install because I thought anything extra would have just been for customizing themes, etc..
animegamemaster said:
Hello Everyone.
I am stumped on this issue. There doesn't seem to be any solutions for me. Here is What's happening, then I will tell you what I know..
Originally an ATT watch. SM-R750A
The IMEI is perfect. Not black listed at all. (Verified with ATT,SAMSUNG, and TMOBILE)
It is unlocked by ATT - I received the code and used it with the Tmobile Sim card inside when prompted. Success.
ATT Sim cards work perfectly,and with 4G!! When my Tmobile Sim goes in there, it only allows Emergency calls.
The APN settings are automatically populated. Verified to be correct with Tmobile. Basically, everything is fine on their end..
I am getting the run around from all 3 sources. They point the finger at each other.
Example:
Tmobile :"ATT did not unlock it completely, call them and ask for it to be fully unlocked."
ATT: "Once we gave you the code, our hands are tied. Call samsung, they may be able to complete your request.."
Samsung: "This is a service/network issue. Contact who ever your sim card has service with.."
Please help me, I have tried everything I can think of.
I researched all over the internet.. There are no working solutions anywhere!!!
I even Oden flashed the Official Firmware from ATT to Tmobile, so now my Model # is SM-R750T. I get the same errors. Att sim cards still work perfectly.
:crying:
I added photos of a menu I found on the device.. I dont know what this means..
I can draw conclusions, but I still need help..
Also, I have had the Tmobile Sim card replaced twice..
If someone could help find a solution, this will help a LOT people!
Thank You AHEAD of time.
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Tmobile :"ATT did not unlock it completely, call them and ask for it to be fully unlocked."
From my understanding, there are no levels of unlock permissions. Once a device is unlocked, it's done on all levels and access.
It is unlocked by ATT - I received the code and used it with the Tmobile Sim card inside when prompted. Success.
The unlock code needs to be entered on device while connected to the ATT network...not TM's. My initial suggestion is kindly call back ATT and with the correct IMEI/ATT Sim inserted, enter unlock code again. You may need to flash back to xxxA first.
My thought here is the phone isn't unlocked according to ATT's server's Device ID data...when you reestablished connection with ATT, it locked the device again.
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You said that you got the unlock code from ATT, with TM Sim inserted, and it was a success....
Why did you go back to the ATT Sim again if you had it working?
animegamemaster said:
Hello Everyone.
I am stumped on this issue. There doesn't seem to be any solutions for me. Here is What's happening, then I will tell you what I know..
Originally an ATT watch. SM-R750A
The IMEI is perfect. Not black listed at all. (Verified with ATT,SAMSUNG, and TMOBILE)
It is unlocked by ATT - I received the code and used it with the Tmobile Sim card inside when prompted. Success.
ATT Sim cards work perfectly,and with 4G!! When my Tmobile Sim goes in there, it only allows Emergency calls.
The APN settings are automatically populated. Verified to be correct with Tmobile. Basically, everything is fine on their end..
I am getting the run around from all 3 sources. They point the finger at each other.
Example:
Tmobile :"ATT did not unlock it completely, call them and ask for it to be fully unlocked."
ATT: "Once we gave you the code, our hands are tied. Call samsung, they may be able to complete your request.."
Samsung: "This is a service/network issue. Contact who ever your sim card has service with.."
Please help me, I have tried everything I can think of.
I researched all over the internet.. There are no working solutions anywhere!!!
I even Oden flashed the Official Firmware from ATT to Tmobile, so now my Model # is SM-R750T. I get the same errors. Att sim cards still work perfectly.
:crying:
I added photos of a menu I found on the device.. I dont know what this means..
I can draw conclusions, but I still need help..
Also, I have had the Tmobile Sim card replaced twice..
If someone could help find a solution, this will help a LOT people!
Thank You AHEAD of time.
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Try this. Go to phone dialer, type in *#2263# , dont hit call , just wait for the menu. When it comes up, select GSM band preference and if its an option, choose GSM 1800. Then swipe down to exit.
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mghtymse007 said:
Tmobile :"ATT did not unlock it completely, call them and ask for it to be fully unlocked."
From my understanding, there are no levels of unlock permissions. Once a device is unlocked, it's done on all levels and access.
It is unlocked by ATT - I received the code and used it with the Tmobile Sim card inside when prompted. Success.
The unlock code needs to be entered on device while connected to the ATT network...not TM's. My initial suggestion is kindly call back ATT and with the correct IMEI/ATT Sim inserted, enter unlock code again. You may need to flash back to xxxA first.
My thought here is the phone isn't unlocked according to ATT's server's Device ID data...when you reestablished connection with ATT, it locked the device again.
[Q]
You said that you got the unlock code from ATT, with TM Sim inserted, and it was a success....
Why did you go back to the ATT Sim again if you had it working?
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The unlock code worked. I was not prompted to enter another unlock code. I received success notification. I immediately got the error code that you see in the pictures. Could not dial out. So i went to ATT store for some hands on troubleshooting. But I will try to use the sim card idea you mentioned. I will come back with an update.
vacortina said:
Try this. Go to phone dialer, type in *#2263# , dont hit call , just wait for the menu. When it comes up, select GSM band preference and if its an option, choose GSM 1800. Then swipe down to exit.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app
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This is a 'no-go' as well.. I will flash my firmware back to ATT and try it again.
Edit:
No, this did not work as well..
animegamemaster said:
The unlock code worked. I was not prompted to enter another unlock code. I received success notification. I immediately got the error code that you see in the pictures. Could not dial out. So i went to ATT store for some hands on troubleshooting. But I will try to use the sim card idea you mentioned. I will come back with an update.
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The same here. I'm from Vietnam. My boss from USA visited Vietnam office and gifted me a T-mobile Gear S with the unlock code from T-mobile. Before unlocking the network, i upgrade it with the latest firmware from T-mobile (R750TUVU1A07). I then inserted a VN carrier SIM and did follow T-mobile guide as below:
1.Insert a Non-T-Mobile SIM & turn the Gear S ON.
2.The Gear S will automatically prompt you to enter the unlock code.
3.Tap in the unlock code provided by T-Mobile and click OK.
Note: The device should display code accepted
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After i receive the successful message, i still cant make call or send message. It keep saying that "Mobile network is not available". I tried with 3 nano sim cards from 3 biggest carriers in VN but there is no luck. (These sim cards work well on the iPhone 5).
BTW, the GPS also didn't work, even before or after unlocking with the code. It keep saying "GPS signal too weak. Please connect the Gear to mobile device via Bluetooth" (or something like that).
snowinjune said:
The same here. I'm from Vietnam. My boss from USA visited Vietnam office and gifted me a T-mobile Gear S with the unlock code from T-mobile. Before unlocking the network, i upgrade it with the latest firmware from T-mobile (R750TUVU1A07). I then inserted a VN carrier SIM and did follow T-mobile guide as below:
After i receive the successful message, i still cant make call or send message. It keep saying that "Mobile network is not available". I tried with 3 nano sim cards from 3 biggest carriers in VN but there is no luck. (These sim cards work well on the iPhone 5).
BTW, the GPS also didn't work, even before or after unlocking with the code. It keep saying "GPS signal too weak. Please connect the Gear to mobile device via Bluetooth" (or something like that).
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You most likely will not be able to use a North American S outside the US. It has nothing to do with the software...the frequency bands are different and hardcoded. You may want to check and see what bands are used by the providers in VN for cellular ie: 2G, 3G, etc and compare those to what US/Sprint uses.
I have the same issues with the GPS. Even when I'm outside, in an open area I can't even get the weather app to update. Not sure how many people have this issue, but it doesn't seem to be a topic of discussion on XDA.
snowinjune said:
The same here. I'm from Vietnam. My boss from USA visited Vietnam office and gifted me a T-mobile Gear S with the unlock code from T-mobile. Before unlocking the network, i upgrade it with the latest firmware from T-mobile (R750TUVU1A07). I then inserted a VN carrier SIM and did follow T-mobile guide as below:
After i receive the successful message, i still cant make call or send message. It keep saying that "Mobile network is not available". I tried with 3 nano sim cards from 3 biggest carriers in VN but there is no luck. (These sim cards work well on the iPhone 5).
BTW, the GPS also didn't work, even before or after unlocking with the code. It keep saying "GPS signal too weak. Please connect the Gear to mobile device via Bluetooth" (or something like that).
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animegamemaster said:
This is a 'no-go' as well.. I will flash my firmware back to ATT and try it again.
Edit:
No, this did not work as well..
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Have you tried rooting?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2977581
Thanks to cipherswitch
This is from "CELLUNLOCKER" where I got my unlock code...before it was free...lol....... When I click on the t mobile for network....I get "registered to networkk" popup with my ATT GS. When I call a number I get the tmobile cust servc help line...... since I am not a tmobile cust.
I cannot remember which method I used....but I can go with att or tmobile sims with no issues. Right now I have H20 as my carrier, on the ATT network...but at least I know I can go to the Tmobile network or carriers anytime
How to enter unlock codes on all Samsung models
Different phones have different Unlock Code Input Instructions, Try the following Instructions in order:
Note: Non Accepted Simcard is any simcard not from the original provider
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted simcard in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code
OR
Method #2 (NOT applicable for newer Samsung phones, ie. Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3, etc)
Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code)
OR
Method #3 (NOT applicable for newer Samsung phones, ie. Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3, etc)
Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code)
OR
Method #4 (NOT applicable for newer Samsung phones, ie. Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3, etc)
Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
When this method is used for newer Samsung phones, it will say "unsuccessful" regardless of the phone being unlocked or not.
Phone Not Allowed MM#6 Tmobile- A clue to problem?
I also have the same problem...it is frustrating.
i have an unlocked AT&T Gear S ( unlocked thru one of the unlock ebay sites. it seemed to go well, and worked)
i setup account with Tmobile, and it worked, i have had it about 2 months, all OK, until..
i took out SIM to test with my unlocked IPHONE 6+, (i have been thinking of switching all my phones to Tmobile) it also worked OK,
Then i swicthed it back into the Gear S, and the trouble started (unless it was a conincidence),
'Phone not allowed MM#6', it tried everything.
1. reset Gear
2.rebooted thru the gear boot menu
-i called Tmobile, they did not have answer,m they asked me to try a new SIM, which i did online and updated account with new SIM,
same problem.
3.Tmo said maybe not complety unlocked to contact AT&T but i doubted this,
4. I tried a freinds SIM from his Iphone 6+ (on Tmo) it worked great in my Gear Sm and my 'unlocked Ipphone 6'
5. i tried my Gear S SIM in my Iphone, message poped up 'Phone not allowed' (this time no MM#6)
6. called Tmo again (maybe 3rd time) suggested another new SIM card, they everything on there end looks fine, they checked imei, sim card etc, all OK.
i told them from what i have read the forums mentioned a network problem, not a phone problem.
They connected with Samsung, they said they can try reflashing the Gear S, if i send it in to them,
7. i called Tmo again, and i spoke one rep who , GAVE ME A CLUE TO PROBLEM.. he found a note concerning the Gear S,
it said if the user puts the Gear S SIM cards (wiith the 'wearable plan') into another phone, it will block the account until the user reinstalls SIM into Gear S.
8. if this the problem, iit is not reseting itself when SIM is back in Gear S.
9. Not sure what to do next.
the last Tmo rep told to go into Tmo store, and they will try another new SIM, and ask them to try new SIM and my in anoother Gear S, but it seems many tmo stores dont have Gear S on hand, only display it am checking.
10. One idea may be to close the whole account and open new account for the Gear S.
did anybody have luck with this problem?
perdikoylis said:
I also have the same problem...it is frustrating.
i have an unlocked AT&T Gear S ( unlocked thru one of the unlock ebay sites. it seemed to go well, and worked)
i setup account with Tmobile, and it worked, i have had it about 2 months, all OK, until..
i took out SIM to test with my unlocked IPHONE 6+, (i have been thinking of switching all my phones to Tmobile) it also worked OK,
Then i swicthed it back into the Gear S, and the trouble started (unless it was a conincidence),
'Phone not allowed MM#6', it tried everything.
1. reset Gear
2.rebooted thru the gear boot menu
-i called Tmobile, they did not have answer,m they asked me to try a new SIM, which i did online and updated account with new SIM,
same problem.
3.Tmo said maybe not complety unlocked to contact AT&T but i doubted this,
4. I tried a freinds SIM from his Iphone 6+ (on Tmo) it worked great in my Gear Sm and my 'unlocked Ipphone 6'
5. i tried my Gear S SIM in my Iphone, message poped up 'Phone not allowed' (this time no MM#6)
6. called Tmo again (maybe 3rd time) suggested another new SIM card, they everything on there end looks fine, they checked imei, sim card etc, all OK.
i told them from what i have read the forums mentioned a network problem, not a phone problem.
They connected with Samsung, they said they can try reflashing the Gear S, if i send it in to them,
7. i called Tmo again, and i spoke one rep who , GAVE ME A CLUE TO PROBLEM.. he found a note concerning the Gear S,
it said if the user puts the Gear S SIM cards (wiith the 'wearable plan') into another phone, it will block the account until the user reinstalls SIM into Gear S.
8. if this the problem, iit is not reseting itself when SIM is back in Gear S.
9. Not sure what to do next.
the last Tmo rep told to go into Tmo store, and they will try another new SIM, and ask them to try new SIM and my in anoother Gear S, but it seems many tmo stores dont have Gear S on hand, only display it am checking.
10. One idea may be to close the whole account and open new account for the Gear S.
did anybody have luck with this problem?
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Call tmo back and have them make sure you have the right data plan I had the same problem and mine was on a tablet data plan not mobile/watch plan
I am experiencing a similar issue with TMobile. My thread is in here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/help/gear-s-longer-able-to-register-tmobiles-t3040635
I have the factory unlocked international version, SM-R750W, and several people here said it wouldn't work. It worked perfectly for a day, then nothing. New SIM, it worked perfectly again for maybe 5 minutes.
HagbardCelineII said:
I am experiencing a similar issue with TMobile. My thread is in here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/help/gear-s-longer-able-to-register-tmobiles-t3040635
I have the factory unlocked international version, SM-R750W, and several people here said it wouldn't work. It worked perfectly for a day, then nothing. New SIM, it worked perfectly again for maybe 5 minutes.
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Still no luck, but maybe a couple more clues;
1. As the tech support advised, I went to a Tmo store, and they swapped the nano sim , no help.
2. I put in a sim from my friends tmo iPhone. It seemed great.
3. I called tech support back, they escalated problem to the engineering dept,
Said it may take 2 days to hear back...... So far no luck, please let me know if you have better results.
(I did check the plan online and with support to be sure it was correct.- the wearable / watch plan)
I feel it has something to do with there network 'rejecting' my imeo, but support checked that several times, as said it is correct.
perdikoylis said:
Still no luck, but maybe a couple more clues;
1. As the tech support advised, I went to a Tmo store, and they swapped the nano sim , no help.
2. I put in a sim from my friends tmo iPhone. It seemed great.
3. I called tech support back, they escalated problem to the engineering dept,
Said it may take 2 days to hear back...... So far no luck, please let me know if you have better results.
(I did check the plan online and with support to be sure it was correct.- the wearable / watch plan)
I feel it has something to do with there network 'rejecting' my imeo, but support checked that several times, as said it is correct.
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They escalated my situation as soon as I called them on Tuesday and told me 3 days. Nothing yet.
Have you used the Tmobile IMEI check? http://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
I just tried it and it doesn't recognize my IMEI....But if that was going to be a problem, shouldn't that have meant it would never work? I can't think of any reason it would work for a day before they shut it off.
I had same result "did not recognize" with there Imei checker, further, the support reps checked several times and said it is Ok, My gear s is an unlocked AT&T, it did work for the first 2 months (until I removed sim to test in my iPhone ( I was considering switching all my phones to Tmo) Maybe coincidence? + But with a friends sim (from his iPhone ) it worked immediately , it even populated the Apn etc settings, but i did not leave on more than 1-2 minutes to test.
When I put my sim back in, it does not register, it does even show phone number, says:
"Phone not allowed MM#6" and emergency calls only.
I had this same issue come up. The way I solved it was to close out the account for my phone number tied to the watch wearable plan. And then I created a new phone account for the wearable plan with a new number. And got a new sim card from T-Mobile at the time of creating the new wearable plan / number. It seems that the phone number that was previously tied to my galaxy gear s was not blacklisted, but the services were limited on it because I had taken the sim card out of the gear s watch and put it into a cell phone to test if there was service on it. So that flagged the wearable phone number account like I was trying to steal data/phone service from T-Mobile by using the only $15 / month plan on an actual phone. Like said above, the services are supposed to be restored once you put the sim back into the watch, but there is a bug with T-Mobile's service in doing so. So in the end, I closed out the "flagged" account, opened a new account and will never put the sim card into a phone again in the future.
same the issue
snowinjune said:
The same here. I'm from Vietnam. My boss from USA visited Vietnam office and gifted me a T-mobile Gear S with the unlock code from T-mobile. Before unlocking the network, i upgrade it with the latest firmware from T-mobile (R750TUVU1A07). I then inserted a VN carrier SIM and did follow T-mobile guide as below:
After i receive the successful message, i still cant make call or send message. It keep saying that "Mobile network is not available". I tried with 3 nano sim cards from 3 biggest carriers in VN but there is no luck. (These sim cards work well on the iPhone 5).
BTW, the GPS also didn't work, even before or after unlocking with the code. It keep saying "GPS signal too weak. Please connect the Gear to mobile device via Bluetooth" (or something like that).
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Hi...I have same the issue...now are you solve? You can help me this issue?...thank you
A good looking digital watch
zztoine said:
Hi...I have same the issue...now are you solve? You can help me this issue?...thank you
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No, i follow this guide to try some features of the Gear S. But my phone become sluggish, and the GPS still not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ll-gear-manager-connect-t2934307/post60592795
So, right now, the Gear S is just a digital watch to me, ha ha.
The error is specifically a sim/network error unfortunately and more importantly this;
9 out of 10 times MM6 error means the phone has been reported lost/stolen and the IMEI has been network blocked.
Here are a few options that could be causing most of the issues I have read;
At&t is NOT open and a fan of allowing devices outside their network. Therefore its possible your device is literally reported as lost/and or locked to at&t and they dont want it on T-Mobile. And your best bet is to raise hell threating an investigation by the FCC.
At&t re-locked your device when att sim is put in.

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