I have HTC 5G Hub and I would like to do a Sim Unlock to use it on any carrier. it is locked to Zain Carrier
As you know it is an Android device with Snapdragon 855 chipset and this makes it easy to unlock I guess
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tacobell_q80 said:
I have HTC 5G Hub and I would like to do a Sim Unlock to use it on any carrier. it is locked to Zain Carrier
As you know it is an Android device with Snapdragon 855 chipset and this makes it easy to unlock I guess
I appreciate your help
Thank you very much all
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Im in the same boat. I bought mine on ebay. I believe mine was originally a Sprint device and its SIM Locked
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tacobell_q80 said:
I have HTC 5G Hub and I would like to do a Sim Unlock to use it on any carrier. it is locked to Zain Carrier
As you know it is an Android device with Snapdragon 855 chipset and this makes it easy to unlock I guess
I appreciate your help
Thank you very much all
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I have some experience with unlocking android devices and rooting but never with HTC product.
I found a way to OEM Unlock the device. I was able to just go into developer mode and all i had to do was click OEM Unlocking. From my experience doing this should have unlocked the device from Sprint but it still lock up if i try to put in any other carrier sim.
Have you gotten anywhere so far?
i'm.god said:
Im in the same boat. I bought mine on ebay. I believe mine was originally a Sprint device and its SIM Locked
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I have some experience with unlocking android devices and rooting but never with HTC product.
I found a way to OEM Unlock the device. I was able to just go into developer mode and all i had to do was click OEM Unlocking. From my experience doing this should have unlocked the device from Sprint but it still lock up if i try to put in any other carrier sim.
Have you gotten anywhere so far?
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When you enable 'OEM unlocking' it does absolutely NOTHING to unlock your carrier. That option is used to allow the bootloader to be unlocked (if your manufacturer allows for it). To do a carrier unlock you can do two things:
1. Buy the unlock code from a trusted source
2. If you know what your doing dump the needed partition holding that data and go from there
TheExploitedOne said:
When you enable 'OEM unlocking' it does absolutely NOTHING to unlock your carrier. That option is used to allow the bootloader to be unlocked (if your manufacturer allows for it). To do a carrier unlock you can do two things:
1. Buy the unlock code from a trusted source
2. If you know what your doing dump the needed partition holding that data and go from there[/QUOTE
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Hell, I'd love to pay to have it unlocked, but i cant find a service that will do it. Ive searched google and all the unlock links that show up are fake. Or they wont respond to my emails....
Do you know of one?
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i'm.god said:
TheExploitedOne said:
When you enable 'OEM unlocking' it does absolutely NOTHING to unlock your carrier. That option is used to allow the bootloader to be unlocked (if your manufacturer allows for it). To do a carrier unlock you can do two things:
1. Buy the unlock code from a trusted source
2. If you know what your doing dump the needed partition holding that data and go from there[/QUOTE
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Hell, I'd love to pay to have it unlocked, but i cant find a service that will do it. Ive searched google and all the unlock links that show up are fake. Or they wont respond to my emails....
Do you know of one?
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If you have root access I may be able to help. I have a device I'm currently working with (Alcatel A501DL) to do the same. That and I'm currently working on my exploit I discovered to enable fastboot and unlock the bootloader
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tacobell_q80 said:
I have HTC 5G Hub and I would like to do a Sim Unlock to use it on any carrier. it is locked to Zain Carrier
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Contact the carrier.
If you bought your phone outright then you are legally entitled to have it carrier unlocked straight away. If you have a prepaid device, you can get it unlocked once it has been in service for a year. If your two-year contract has expired, carriers are legally obligated to unlock your device upon request. Furthermore, carriers are now expected to inform you when you become entitled to unlock your phone.
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i'm.god said:
If you have root access I may be able to help. I have a device I'm currently working with (Alcatel A501DL) to do the same. That and I'm currently working on my exploit I discovered to enable fastboot and unlock the bootloader
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At the moment, I'm new to HTC and i finallly have some time to work on it. I've had a bunch of nexus and now oneplus phones, but never HTC. Whats the exploit you found to unlock the bootloader?
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TheExploitedOne said:
I used the same kernel read/write exploit as mtk-su does. I modify some parts of the kernel symbol table to enable fastboot and once you run:
reboot bootloader or adb reboot bootloader
You'll see on screen:
fastboot_init() and some other text. From there I ran a quick fastboot oem unlock and was able to unlock it's bootloader. There is another device (Alcatel 5059R which is the exact same device) that uses a similar method but the available little kernel (bootloader) can't be downloaded due to a 'virus'
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jwoegerbauer said:
Contact the carrier.
If you bought your phone outright then you are legally entitled to have it carrier unlocked straight away. If you have a prepaid device, you can get it unlocked once it has been in service for a year. If your two-year contract has expired, carriers are legally obligated to unlock your device upon request. Furthermore, carriers are now expected to inform you when you become entitled to unlock your phone.
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do you have a link that would show how to root the device?
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do you have a link that would show how to root the device?
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No.
BTW: Your phone's Android must NOT be rooted to network unlock it ( read: unlock SIM ). You simply need the unlock code what typically is stored in file /efs/nv_data.bin and hence can get retrieved from there in case you aren't willing to contact carrier as I suggested ealier here.
jwoegerbauer said:
No.
BTW: Your phone's Android must NOT be rooted to network unlock it ( read: unlock SIM ). You simply need the unlock code what typically is stored in file /efs/nv_data.bin and hence can get retrieved from there in case you aren't willing to contact carrier as I suggested ealier here.
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I've contacted Sprint at least 30 times. They will not tell me anything about the lock. I told them all i would pay whatever the original owner owed. They say no. They want me to get all the guys info so i can prove it. Name, address, phone, and even his god damn pin. No one in hell is going to give you their pin. I bought the HTC HUB from a guy on ebay, who also bought it from a guy on ebay. So theirs no getting anything info wise. Sprint just merged with T-Mobile. I have T-Mobile and the two wont let unlock to use it on their network. They just transfer me back and forth from the old sprint accounts they are trying to transition to the real T-Mobile. I'm a postpaid customer for 3 years now 4 lines yet there is nothing they can do. It's ridiculous. My only chance would be to buy a sprint plan. Ohh wait...Sprint Merged and theirs no more f-ing Sprint plans.
Now all hope is lost.......
Thank you for getting bcak to me. I don't know what to do. I will try and locate that file the HTC Hub though.
I also have a Oneplus 7 Pro 5G Sprint, same friggin deal. I got them real cheap, but still come on. These companies are the worst.
Sorry to pump old post
But I have htc hub (2q6u200) and it's unlocked but the 5G isn't working on it I tried several methods to make it work but with no luck & never received any update
Also tried 3 sim cards here in Saudi Arabia (stc, zain & mobily) all of them worked on 4G+ with good speed
Is it locked or there is something else I can do to make 5G work?
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k2009 said:
Sorry to pump old post
But I have htc hub (2q6u200) and it's unlocked but the 5G isn't working on it I tried several methods to make it work but with no luck & never received any update
Also tried 3 sim cards here in Saudi Arabia (stc, zain & mobily) all of them worked on 4G+ with good speed
Is it locked or there is something else I can do to make 5G work?
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First, the device must be unlocked to a certain carrier.
Second, there is more control over the 5G and assigned regions from the manufacturers
It seems that adding a region will cost OEM a royalty fee
All carriers Zain Viva Ooredoo etc.. have models of 5G phones preregister to the region by the companies like HTC, Sami, and all
HTC must register their units to your region in order for the 5G service to be fully functional.
Yes the 5G band n77 or n78 are available in ME but if your model is meant for US or CH for example then it will not work unless HTC goes and add ME region to those devices model#
One incident to the Samsung Note 10 (out of the box the Middle East - ME wasn't written!) but the authorized Samsung distributor had requested SAMSUNG to add the region for these units. Later on, the 5G started to appear on all these SD devices. similarly, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was sold only by Qatar Ooredoo, but the 5G was working with no issue in all ME countries.
In your case, I think your HTC 5G HUB is locked for some company.
tacobell_q80 said:
First, the device must be unlocked to a certain carrier.
Second, there is more control over the 5G and assigned regions from the manufacturers
It seems that adding a region will cost OEM a royalty fee
All carriers Zain Viva Ooredoo etc.. have models of 5G phones preregister to the region by the companies like HTC, Sami, and all
HTC must register their units to your region in order for the 5G service to be fully functional.
Yes the 5G band n77 or n78 are available in ME but if your model is meant for US or CH for example then it will not work unless HTC goes and add ME region to those devices model#
One incident to the Samsung Note 10 (out of the box the Middle East - ME wasn't written!) but the authorized Samsung distributor had requested SAMSUNG to add the region for these units. Later on, the 5G started to appear on all these SD devices. similarly, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was sold only by Qatar Ooredoo, but the 5G was working with no issue in all ME countries.
In your case, I think your HTC 5G HUB is locked for some company.
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I've contacted htc support and they said my hub is for UK market so 5G is not going to work in Saudi Arabia and I can't find trusted website to unlock it so I'm stuck on 4G.
Thank you for the clarification.
i'm.god said:
I've contacted Sprint at least 30 times. They will not tell me anything about the lock. I told them all i would pay whatever the original owner owed. They say no. They want me to get all the guys info so i can prove it. Name, address, phone, and even his god damn pin. No one in hell is going to give you their pin. I bought the HTC HUB from a guy on ebay, who also bought it from a guy on ebay. So theirs no getting anything info wise. Sprint just merged with T-Mobile. I have T-Mobile and the two wont let unlock to use it on their network. They just transfer me back and forth from the old sprint accounts they are trying to transition to the real T-Mobile. I'm a postpaid customer for 3 years now 4 lines yet there is nothing they can do. It's ridiculous. My only chance would be to buy a sprint plan. Ohh wait...Sprint Merged and theirs no more f-ing Sprint plans.
Now all hope is lost.......
Thank you for getting bcak to me. I don't know what to do. I will try and locate that file the HTC Hub though.
I also have a Oneplus 7 Pro 5G Sprint, same friggin deal. I got them real cheap, but still come on. These companies are the worst.
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I can unlock it for you. I have one here I got off ebay that was locked to sprint and was able to unlock it to work with ATT
jbgtenn said:
I can unlock it for you. I have one here I got off ebay that was locked to sprint and was able to unlock it to work with ATT
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Can you help me please. I really need mine unlocked from sprint. Please let me know.
i'm.god said:
Can you help me please. I really need mine unlocked from sprint. Please let me know.
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unlock nv-item 30159
For anyone wanting to unlock it.
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unlock nv-item 30159
For anyone wanting to unlock it.
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I got a Cricket Wireless SIM card, and their site says it's compatible with the HTC 5G hub (in 4G mode) according to the IMEI, but then I read that Cricket is now AT&T, and they *were* LTE but now they are *GSM*.
Or maybe it's not unlocked?
I'm sure there's a whole procedure for unlocking, something like get an Alacatel nv reader/writer tool, get into recovery mode, etc, etc. I was able to adb reboot recovery, and then figure out that the reset button on the rear is used to step through the menus, and the button on the top is for selecting.
So I'm off to find out about the Alcatel tool and how to use that, but am I wasting my time because Cricket is now AT&T/GSM?
Hi, I'm from the UK and have a band 41 HTC 5G Hub that only works on 4g here. Any help on unlocking?? Or a potential swap with someone with a UK compatible model?
Related
if anyone knows of a site that will sell unlock codes online please comment. I live outside the US and want to buy this phone online but will need an unlock code.
I have already contacted some sites but they don't have an idea yet if/when they will get them
EDIT: supposedly swiftunlock.net and gsmliberty.net work, but no proof yet rather than words from users.
EDIT: pictures of atrix running under Bell operator unlocked
EDIT: most users report that cellunlock.net work, 40$ but with a 50% discount using the android50 code.
To find your IMEI, type *#06#
search“Atrix unlock" on google
Im also interested in unlock codes but please serious sites.
Hi Guys, I believe the Atrix will come unlocked. It is a world phone which I think means you will be able to insert a SIM card from over seas and it will work. Also I have heard that if you buy the phone and call ATT and tell them you are going over seas to use it they will give you the unlock code. But then again these are things that I have heard and wont be able to verify until I get my Atrix in the mail.
no phone from a carrier sells unlocked. i already tried att twitter account to get an unlock code but got a friendly no. maybe if i buy it a month later i could call att from venezuela with gmail to try and score an unlock code.
i have seen lots of sites:
mobileunlocked.co.uk supposedly sells it at 15$
unlockitnow.com supposedly has it too.
gsmliberty.net at 10$.
globalunlock.com seems serious and admitted they don't have it.
For the over seas thing to work with att you needed to have been in contract with them on that phone for 6 months or something
franciscojavierleon said:
no phone from a carrier sells unlocked.
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In central europe 95% of the cariers only give you unlocked phones .
And on top of that you can use almosst every phone with every carrier.
Pommes_Schranke said:
In central europe 95% of the cariers only give you unlocked phones .
And on top of that you can use almosst every phone with every carrier.
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sorry, meant to say US carriers
If anyones used one of these unlocking service please respond back.
I'm curious if i'll be able to unlock right away.
Berserk87 said:
If anyones used one of these unlocking service please respond back.
I'm curious if i'll be able to unlock right away.
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mobileunlocked.co.uk told me that all motorola codes are either 8 or 16 numbers and just rely on the IMEI and not the specific model.
find it on ebay
I'd also love to see this baby unlocked. I traveling to the US in 1 month and expect to buy one.......I'm crossing my fingers until then hoping for someone that guarantees to have an unlocked atrix
kidqian said:
find it on ebay
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748$ on ebay, no thanks. And sadly, with my venezuelan credit card i need to buy the phone on a site that allows me to ship to a different address than on my credit card's billing address.
That leaves only amazon i think, but i may be wrong. If people know of other sites i would like to hear about them
unlockitnow.com just answered my email saying that they are selling the unlock codes right now. don't know if they are trustworthy
drock212 said:
Hi Guys, I believe the Atrix will come unlocked. It is a world phone which I think means you will be able to insert a SIM card from over seas and it will work. Also I have heard that if you buy the phone and call ATT and tell them you are going over seas to use it they will give you the unlock code. But then again these are things that I have heard and wont be able to verify until I get my Atrix in the mail.
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This is completely incorrect. An AT&T world phone merely allows you to use the phone with an AT&T SIM outside the country at exorbitant rates.
Please don't post your guesses or misinformation, it only confuses people who are in need of help & then gets parroted elsewhere to other sites.
Ok, starting to freak out a bit here as a friend will buy the phone and bring it back to Germany for me this week; is there a risk that there might not be a way to remove the sim lock from the phone? I mean, all phones are eventually unlocked, aren't they? Even a guy at one AT&T shop I called on Saturday said that it shouldn't be a problem, just to go one of all the companies that are providing unlock keys on the web.
Don't want to be stuck with an unusable 400-500 $ brick..
according to the info i am handling motorola's phones are one of the easiest to unlock. if you are that desperate try the links i have posted and write to them.
i have posted a link on the pricing thread that lists the phone at 550$ unlocked over at mobilecityonline.com
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wir...ganic&utm_term=AtrixATTU&utm_campaign=froogle
perdurabo2 said:
This is completely incorrect. An AT&T world phone merely allows you to use the phone with an AT&T SIM outside the country at exorbitant rates.
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Well...that's not quite right. Because AT&T uses GSM tech, if you can unlock the phone, you absolutely can take out the AT&T SIM and swap it for a local one. I do it all the time when I travel: I buy a (local to where I happen to be) rechargeable SIM and I pay local rates rather than getting gouged by AT&T.
You must unlock the phone to do that, though.
i use theunlockr.com.
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i use theunlockr.com.
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that site sucks. they don't have a link on the home page to buy unlocked codes, i had to go to "unlocking 101" under "wireless 101" and from there visit the "unlock for free" which tells you to call your provider after 3 months and at the end says "we sell them too", i tried the link: http://theunlockr.com/store/unlock-my-phone/ and it doesn't even load.
hi
i wanna buy SM-G900T and it is 650 $, therefor i suppose it is unlocked
how can i check if it is factory unlocked? or it was locked and some fella unlocked it with a trick or something (if it is possible :laugh
and if i install any official or custom ROM, will it be locked again?
thanks
It doesn't come unlocked since that is the T-Mobile model.
Not sure how to check it.
And flashing other software don't relock it.
kv7shadow said:
hi
i wanna buy SM-G900T and it is 650 $, therefor i suppose it is unlocked
how can i check if it is factory unlocked? or it was locked and some fella unlocked it with a trick or something (if it is possible :laugh
and if i install any official or custom ROM, will it be locked again?
thanks
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If you are buying it for 650, buy it straight TMo. Why do you want a used one.
If buying used, you can get it for around 500. BUT... if the person reports it as stolen later, or if he defaults on its payment (if not purchased in full like on contract), the carrier can blacklist it, and you won't be able to use the phone.
S5 has been notoriously famous in US for that latter given that all major carriers are now using an integrated database of blacklisted IMEIs.
Request to see the bill from the person you are buying phone.
For AT&T, you can have him come to AT&T store, n then take the phone to the person there and have a new SIM inserted (different SIM, but same number) and register the IMEI on your name. This way the owner cannot blacklist the IMEI after the IMEI is registered on your name.
I am not sure if this process is followed by TMobile too.
diablo009 said:
If you are buying it for 650, buy it straight TMo. Why do you want a used one.
If buying used, you can get it for around 500. BUT... if the person reports it as stolen later, or if he defaults on its payment (if not purchased in full like on contract), the carrier can blacklist it, and you won't be able to use the phone.
S5 has been notoriously famous in US for that latter given that all major carriers are now using an integrated database of blacklisted IMEIs.
Request to see the bill from the person you are buying phone.
For AT&T, you can have him come to AT&T store, n then take the phone to the person there and have a new SIM inserted (different SIM, but same number) and register the IMEI on your name. This way the owner cannot blacklist the IMEI after the IMEI is registered on your name.
I am not sure if this process is followed by TMobile too.
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it's not used! it is packed
it has t-mobile logo on the box, but not on the phone
so basically if there is the Sim unlock code (with the phones IMEI), there is no problem?
diablo009 said:
If you are buying it for 650, buy it straight TMo. Why do you want a used one.
If buying used, you can get it for around 500. BUT... if the person reports it as stolen later, or if he defaults on its payment (if not purchased in full like on contract), the carrier can blacklist it, and you won't be able to use the phone.
S5 has been notoriously famous in US for that latter given that all major carriers are now using an integrated database of blacklisted IMEIs.
Request to see the bill from the person you are buying phone.
For AT&T, you can have him come to AT&T store, n then take the phone to the person there and have a new SIM inserted (different SIM, but same number) and register the IMEI on your name. This way the owner cannot blacklist the IMEI after the IMEI is registered on your name.
I am not sure if this process is followed by TMobile too.
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This process does work with tmobile. Craig's list has some interesting deals. Here is a list of the question I ask.
Clean IMEI? If it's not the rest of the questions are irrelevant.
Has it been activated? Just because it's in the box doesn't mean it's New.
Balance due? This question can only be answered by the owner. So the person doing the deal with you had better be the owner. None of this, "I doing the deal for my girlfriend."
If he claims he's authorized by the owner to do the deal ask for the Pin on account. Without that you don't have a deal.
Bottom line If the account hasn't been activated you have a deal.
If it's been activated it's not new but if the balance is paid up you can still cut a deal... for a better price.
And for clean IMEI, check with TMo store, with the seller beside you. If he is genuine, he will come with you into the store.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Buy from T-Mobile and then buy an unlock code. Save yourself the hassle and the headache.
I can't trust some dude on eBay or Craig's list. Especially on such purchases.
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tnx guys
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he says it's unlocked
my question is, if i factory reset, or install official ROM, it'll be locked again?
what about custom ROMs?
is there possibility of Bad IMEI?
and if there is, would it be solved by installing a custom ROM?
kv7shadow said:
tnx guys
the box is exactly looks like this.
he says it's unlocked
my question is, if i factory reset, or install official ROM, it'll be locked again?
what about custom ROMs?
is there possibility of Bad IMEI?
and if there is, would it be solved by installing a custom ROM?
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Tmobile says they don't sell unlocked Galaxy S5s. Which means if it's unlocked it's been opened.
Now T-mobile will unlock after 40 days.
Which raises the question, "If it's been unlocked what else was it used for?"
My questions would start with, "Are you the original owner and has this phone been activated.?"
gridflash said:
Tmobile says they don't sell unlocked Galaxy S5s. Which means if it's unlocked it's been opened.
Now T-mobile will unlock after 40 days.
Which raises the question, "If it's been unlocked what else was it used for?"
My questions would start with, "Are you the original owner and has this phone been activated.?"
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it's not mine
i want to buy it from a fellow
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it's not mine
i want to buy it from a fellow
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Those are the questions I would ask your friend.
Edit: If the phone has been activated then you have to worry about account balance. And the second thing you need to check is the knox bit.
kv7shadow said:
it's not mine
i want to buy it from a fellow
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Have your friend check and see if they can get it unlocked from T-Mobile first.
TheArtiszan said:
Have your friend check and see if they can get it unlocked from T-Mobile first.
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And if that person isn't the original owner, chances are, T-Mobile would not unlock it.
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kv7shadow said:
hi
i wanna buy SM-G900T and it is 650 $, therefor i suppose it is unlocked
how can i check if it is factory unlocked? or it was locked and some fella unlocked it with a trick or something (if it is possible :laugh
and if i install any official or custom ROM, will it be locked again?
thanks
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No, even though you are paying full price and the handset is not subsidized.. it will still be locked by default by TMobile. Yeah, it is great to be a oligopoly. If you ask nicely TMobile may unlock it right away for you, more likely they will try to make you wait a month or two before agreeing to do so. But there are plenty of third-party vendors that can and will unlock your S5 now for $15 - $30.
Once unlocked, the phone will normally remain that way permanently even after OTA upgrades or if you flash a different ROM. It is possible for a carrier to relock your phone, although I haven't heard of this happening to anyone. Phones are obstensibly locked at the outset to protect the carrier against subsidy fraud but carriers also like the barrier against you easily moving to a different carrier.
And if you are paying full price, you should buy directly from TMobile or have a trusted friend buy it from TMobile for you. Buying used adds considerable risk which you shouldn't take since you are paying full price. There are a lot of scammers that will buy a phone on contract, sell it.. and subsequently report it stolen (for the insurance) or default on the subsidized contract. Even if they paid full price in cash, without a contract, have a genuine receipt and the phone is not currently on an IMEI blacklist - it could end up there two weeks later if you are not the original purchaser and they report it stolen.
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fffft said:
No, even though you are paying full price and the handset is not subsidized.. it will still be locked by default by TMobile. Yeah, it is great to be a oligopoly. If you ask nicely TMobile may unlock it right away for you, more likely they will try to make you wait a month or two before agreeing to do so. But there are plenty of third-party vendors that can and will unlock your S5 now for $15 - $30.
Once unlocked, the phone will normally remain that way permanently even after OTA upgrades or if you flash a different ROM. It is possible for a carrier to relock your phone, although I haven't heard of this happening to anyone. Phones are obstensibly locked at the outset to protect the carrier against subsidy fraud but carriers also like the barrier against you easily moving to a different carrier.
And if you are paying full price, you should buy directly from TMobile or have a trusted friend buy it from TMobile for you. Buying used adds considerable risk which you shouldn't take since you are paying full price. There are a lot of scammers that will buy a phone on contract, sell it.. and subsequently report it stolen (for the insurance) or default on the subsidized contract. Even if they paid full price in cash, without a contract, have a genuine receipt and the phone is not currently on an IMEI blacklist - it could end up there two weeks later if you are not the original purchaser and they report it stolen.
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thanks
if it is unlocked, even if i install official rom (can i install G900F's?) will it remain unlocked?
kv7shadow said:
if it is unlocked, even if i install official rom (can i install G900F's?) will it remain unlocked?
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Once unlocked, the phone will normally remain that way permanently even ... if you flash a different ROM.
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You can install a 900F based ROM if there is some reason you want to do that. But you will still have the 900T bootloader aka baseband.
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You can install a 900F based ROM if there is some reason you want to do that. But you will still have the 900T bootloader aka baseband.
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FWIW, "aka" would not be a proper term to use. People will get confused xD Baseband and bootloader are two separate things. However, under your "about" you will see the baseband version which is the "modem" of the phone. It usually corresponds to which bootloader is on the device as well. Unless a different modem was flashed.
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under your "about" you will see the baseband version which is the "modem"
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^ Another example of something that is usually but not always equivalent.
As you say, at a nuts and bolts, code level the bootlooder and baseband are not the same thing. But you are splitting hairs. In the context that I said that, they are not usually separated and are functionally equivalent.
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^ Another example of something that is usually but not always equivalent.
As you say, at a nuts and bolts, code level the bootlooder and baseband are not the same thing. But you are splitting hairs. In the context that I said that, they are not usually separated and are functionally equivalent.
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Humm... I just tried flashing a G900F rom on G900T but the tmobile phone would not allow that? Am I missing something?
Apparently because lots of others have done it successfully.
However, you should start your own thread, rather than usurp an existing one. And provide a detailed description of what you did.
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Hi, does unlocking my cellphone to make it work with all companies lock it in my country? My cellphone is from Chile, I talk with Claro there. I am in Canada and I want to unlock it to Bell or any other companies. If I had it unlocked for Bell, would it work back home?
Ps. if you know of any unlocking services would you please tell me. Thanks :good:
carranzero said:
If I had it unlocked for Bell, would it work back home?
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Yes once it is unlocked it will work with any GSM carrier in the world. I am assuming you are talking about a GSM phone here.
Besides unlocking services, usually your home carrier will give you the unlock code for free and the instructions of where to enter in that code in your phone to unlock it, if you tell them you need to unlock it because you are traveling abroad. Usually they want you to have owned the phone for a while (like 6 months for some carriers) before they give you the code though. No harm in trying to ask the customer care.
I asked my home carrier for a unlocking code, they said they would contact the cellphone manufacturer and get it in about 3 weeks, which is too long. Does anyone know of another faster option? Thanks... If I can do it by myself that would be excellent too
Hey thanks for the great information but you know what, I couldn't find my device there... it's a Moto G!
Do you know of other good sites to unlock? Thanks!
rizi7654321 said:
The site i mention above is 100% reliable with fastest time frame. Give it a shot and you won't regret ever.
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I don't use iPhone, sorry, I use Moto G
alright, well i dont know which carrier my cellphone is locked to since i bought it to a friend who bought it from another friend in Chile and in chile the phones are unlocked to all chilean companies...anyways I contacted motorola and they said they could provide the subsidy code in 72 hours... ill let you know
hey, Motorola actually called me and gave me 2 subsidy codes and none worked....!!!! i actually double checked the IMEI number and they said it was correct, so I guess i'll have to use one of them unlock websites.... does anyone knows if eBay is safe to do that?
many thanks =)
Does anyone know if my sprint device will even work on at&t and tmobile's network once it's sim unlocked? Because sprint is cdma and at&t and tmobile are GSM carriers. Would my device operate alright on GSM carriers are would I just be able to use it on sprint's and Verizon's network? Are should I just sell my device and go buy a tmobile or At&t device.what would you guys do? Thanks In advance!!!
I guess this is your answer?
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Well I know you can take and put a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM card in Sprint in a work I'm just curious how closer frequencies are how good it will work that's what I meant thanks
Since the S8 (I think) the manufacturers (Samsung) started making their devices to support both CDMA and GSM.
Older smartphones (up until last year) used to support either one of the two technologies, but not anymore, now you can use your CDMA (Sprint) S9 with a GSM sim (AT&T and T-Mobile).
In my experience CDMA unlocked phones work on GSM. Not the other way around. And just an add on Verizon phones I think all of them but I know the s9+ , Note 8 , and the iPhones all are unlocked from factory and will work and even populate the APNs for (ATT) GSM. Which is what I use.
GDane1 said:
Does anyone know if my sprint device will even work on at&t and tmobile's network once it's sim unlocked? Because sprint is cdma and at&t and tmobile are GSM carriers. Would my device operate alright on GSM carriers are would I just be able to use it on sprint's and Verizon's network? Are should I just sell my device and go buy a tmobile or At&t device.what would you guys do? Thanks In advance!!!
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Did you ever get your sim unlocked figured out? Man this is becoming a pain lol even finding a website isn't working I figured they'd have something figured out by now. Any info is appreciated tho.
Sir how long did it take for them to unlock the device and how much was it?
How much did they charge?
RE: SIM unlocking my sprint Samsung Galaxy s9 plus
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How much did they charge?
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After inquiring if they could provide me an unlock code for my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+ and getting the reply
"That's does not matter, all carriers are supported. For Sprint phones there is a 100% success rate.". :victory:
I used the service yesterday, paying $13 via paypal; and got the "unlock code" this morning and instructions on hot to unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+.
After downloading their Network_Unlock App and following the instructions to apply the unlock code, I got the message "Device Permanently Unlocked";
Rebooted the phone as indicated and inserted a non Sprint SIM, the phone notifies "Invalid SIM card" and "Unable to read SIM card contact your service provider"
This makes me think that the service may be a hoax.... Other unlock providers for this phone charge from $45 up to $180... so $13 is too good to be true. :crying:
Anyway, I'm looking to double check with a different online network unlocker, but I'm facing the issue of that my phone is not being recognized by my computer.
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After inquiring if they could provide me an unlock code for my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+ and getting the reply
"That's does not matter, all carriers are supported. For Sprint phones there is a 100% success rate.". :victory:
I used the service yesterday, paying $13 via paypal; and got the "unlock code" this morning and instructions on hot to unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+.
After downloading their Network_Unlock App and following the instructions to apply the unlock code, I got the message "Device Permanently Unlocked";
Rebooted the phone as indicated and inserted a non Sprint SIM, the phone notifies "Invalid SIM card" and "Unable to read SIM card contact your service provider"
This makes me think that the service may be a hoax.... Other unlock providers for this phone charge from $45 up to $180... so $13 is too good to be true. :crying:
Anyway, I'm looking to double check with a different online network unlocker, but I'm facing the issue of that my phone is not being recognized by my computer.
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Ask for a refund, if no response alert paypal immediately. they'll eventually refund you and block the scammers account after investigation
Can't speak for the S9 but my S8 was unlocked through Sprint since last year and I have used it on both att and t mobile. When an att sim is added, phone restarts with att apps installed. It evens displays that annoying NFC indicator. I was really surprised to see WiFi calling was working on att with my Sprint GS8
Unlock s9 plus
az.623 said:
After inquiring if they could provide me an unlock code for my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+ and getting the reply
"That's does not matter, all carriers are supported. For Sprint phones there is a 100% success rate.". :victory:
I used the service yesterday, paying $13 via paypal; and got the "unlock code" this morning and instructions on hot to unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+.
After downloading their Network_Unlock App and following the instructions to apply the unlock code, I got the message "Device Permanently Unlocked";
Rebooted the phone as indicated and inserted a non Sprint SIM, the phone notifies "Invalid SIM card" and "Unable to read SIM card contact your service provider"
This makes me think that the service may be a hoax.... Other unlock providers for this phone charge from $45 up to $180... so $13 is too good to be true. :crying:
Anyway, I'm looking to double check with a different online network unlocker, but I'm facing the issue of that my phone is not being recognized by my computer.
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So it was fake? If you have a
trustworthy website where I can unlock my s9 plus from sprint let me know please or if you find any other way.
did you checked
az.623 said:
After inquiring if they could provide me an unlock code for my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+ and getting the reply
"That's does not matter, all carriers are supported. For Sprint phones there is a 100% success rate.". :victory:
I used the service yesterday, paying $13 via paypal; and got the "unlock code" this morning and instructions on hot to unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S9+.
After downloading their Network_Unlock App and following the instructions to apply the unlock code, I got the message "Device Permanently Unlocked";
Rebooted the phone as indicated and inserted a non Sprint SIM, the phone notifies "Invalid SIM card" and "Unable to read SIM card contact your service provider"
This makes me think that the service may be a hoax.... Other unlock providers for this phone charge from $45 up to $180... so $13 is too good to be true. :crying:
Anyway, I'm looking to double check with a different online network unlocker, but I'm facing the issue of that my phone is not being recognized by my computer.
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Knox tripped phones not supported so make sure and check knox first before ordering ( PUT IN DOWNLOAD MODE TO CHECK KNOX STATUS) 0X0 then ok if 0x1 then unlock code will not work
muhammad ali shaikh said:
Knox tripped phones not supported so make sure and check knox first before ordering ( PUT IN DOWNLOAD MODE TO CHECK KNOX STATUS) 0X0 then ok if 0x1 then unlock code will not work
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So Does this work on sprint s9 plus with Knox 0x0 right. I already paid for it let's see.
So does anyone know if this site really works
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So does anyone know if this site really works
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No I didn't work I bought the service day before yesterday I followed all the steps they told me in the email and I didn't work at all not for sprint. I'm opening a PayPal case for refund.
I am actually working with them as we speak and or said that my phone was permanently unlocked, which I believe due to the actions of the phone before it was unlocked. which was the signal bar image changing. before I paid to have it unlocked the signal bar was not there when I put in different Sim cards.
it was that circle with the line "?" in its spot. And it constantly wanted me to put in the UICC sim that came with it. now it had a signal bar, but it is grayed out with an "X" in it.
no longer am I being asked to in put the UICC Sim card. those messages and alerts have all stopped. it is just saying that my Sim card is "not readable contact service provider".
I told them before they started and showed them afterwards with pictures and they informed me that my level of luck isn't just a normal network lock. and they claimed to have sent in a request to Sprint Servers or whatever to have the phone unlocked.
now when it comes to it not working flat out. I was told that custom firmware and Roms causes the unlocking to not work. I didn't want to believe them, but being trusting, I reflashed the stock firmware and followed the instructions and it unlocked the phone, my sim card just can't be read atm. but the company is working to get that fixed. they have been very helpful and answering all my questions and concerns. I blame Sprint for them using different security patches and ****
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they have been very helpful and answering all my questions and concerns. I blame Sprint for them using different security patches and ****
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Any update?
Just adding some more info and possible options for us sprint s9+ owners..
I did not have any luck with samsungsimunlock either and so I'm trying with unlockpolice. They claim to be able to perform an uicc unlock.
Costs 180.00 but if it works for me will post the results. Should hopefully know by around Friday if they were able to do it.
The company actually read into a small snag. Which is another encryption type lock. They actually had to contact Sprint for some other code that I have to input. That's is if Sprint answers them back anytime soon. And I was going to try unlock police, but 180$ is way too much. I wonder I can do a trade in with Samsung for another phone
I have seen on eBay, USB Unlocking services for the S23 Ultra for around $200. What are these services doing? Surely its some sort of flash or hack that we could replicate? I bought what I thought was an unlocked S23 Ultra. I actually Traded my M1 Mac for it. It works a few minutes with a SIM, but then the signal goes away and it says invalid sim, this phone is locked to verizon. And when they say Verizon, it seems that they mean it. I tried a Verizon MVNO, US Mobile, and it treated it like a forbidden carrier. I was hoping maybe someone here could help me get this thing unlocked without paying $200 to some eBay guy to do what obviously anyone with the right knowledge could do.
Most likely a scam or just putting malware on your device
There really is no way anyone here can help you with a SIM Unlock. If the carrier cannot/will not unlock it for whatever reason, then you are stuck. Unfortunately, most of the Unlocking Services out there are scams. The few legit ones that are out there (no, I don't know of any), could not unlock your device untilt he Primary IMIE Shared Database is updated with S23 IMEI's and Unlock Codes. In the past, it takes anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months after a new device is released to get these into the database and for those that pay to access it, to be able to unlock your device.
This is because it takes a combination of Samsung and Carriers to update/release these.
There are several reasons an IMIE won't appear in the Unlock Database:
Phone is still financed
Phone has been reported Stolen (IMIE Blacklist)
Phone was never meant to be retail released (Test/Demo phones)
... and many other reasons
Sorry about this, but this is just the way it is.
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I have seen on eBay, USB Unlocking services for the S23 Ultra for around $200. What are these services doing? Surely its some sort of flash or hack that we could replicate? I bought what I thought was an unlocked S23 Ultra. I actually Traded my M1 Mac for it. It works a few minutes with a SIM, but then the signal goes away and it says invalid sim, this phone is locked to verizon. And when they say Verizon, it seems that they mean it. I tried a Verizon MVNO, US Mobile, and it treated it like a forbidden carrier. I was hoping maybe someone here could help me get this thing unlocked without paying $200 to some eBay guy to do what obviously anyone with the right knowledge could do.
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Does your phone boot up Verizon and have all the Verizon apps?
it did until I installed the U1 ROM
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it did until I installed the U1 ROM
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The phone will never unlock unless it has the Verizon software on it. Even if Verizon sends out the unlock signal, it will never process on the device unless you have the U package flashed.
Adding to that not only the Verizon Rom but you have to activate it with a Verizon Sim and it will unlock after 60 days automatically
I guess I don't understand. it works with a mint sim for like 5 min then says locked to Verizon. this has to be a software thing right? and if its software we should be able to just modify something
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I guess I don't understand. it works with a mint sim for like 5 min then says locked to Verizon. this has to be a software thing right? and if its software we should be able to just modify something
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It's not just software. On the server side of things whenever a phone connects to a network the phone sends the sim info and imei and that network verifies if it's an unlocked phone or not.
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jpolster2012 said:
I guess I don't understand. it works with a mint sim for like 5 min then says locked to Verizon. this has to be a software thing right? and if its software we should be able to just modify something
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call Verizon and tell them you are travelling and need to unlock it so you can install a temporary sim card while you are travelling. This may or may not work for you.
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It's not just software. On the server side of things whenever a phone connects to a network the phone sends the sim info and imei and that network verifies if it's an unlocked phone or not.
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I thought only iPhone did this, during its activation process. I was under the impression that SIM locks on android devices were all contained in the software and hardware of the device itself; hence the ability of the eBay sellers to use USB redirection to hack your device and unlock it.
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I thought only iPhone did this, during its activation process. I was under the impression that SIM locks on android devices were all contained in the software and hardware of the device itself; hence the ability of the eBay sellers to use USB redirection to hack your device and unlock it.
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If that even works, most if not all of those services are scams to steal your money or install Spyware or malware. But no all phones and all networks in the US do this
Try calling Verizon as another poster said and telling them you are traveling internationally and need to use another sim temporarily. That is the only way you will ever get it unlocked. I have gone through this before and that is the only solution other than fulfilling the unlock requirements from Verizon.
It is best to buy unlocked phone. There is a reason locked phones are cheaper. Because the carrier makes up the cost in monthly charges.
Your options are limited.
1) Sell it as a locked phone on Swappa/ebay or other. Buy another unlocked s23 ultra.
Return it to Verizon.
Use Verizon.