Hi, I've done the CID unlock and the phone unlock and it was simple as pie.
5 minutes total.
But how do I know it's been successful?
I put an old t-mobile SIM in there and it gave me no error messages. But there isn't any network coverage. But there is no "invalid sim" error. My T-mobile account is inactive.
Borrow one of your mates SIMs for a couple of seconds next time you see them.
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I called Tmo (USA) and told them that I was travelling to Canada and wanted my SIM unlock code for my Dash. I gave them my IMEI and they emailed me a 8 digit code to unlock the phone. Only problem is that I need the "foreign" SIM to initiate the code entry on the phone according to their instructions (see below). I am wondering if there is another way to do this without the "foreign" SIM because I want to unlock it prior to travelling in fear that I dont want to break/brick my Dash while travelling.
Here is their email to me:
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: XXXXXXX
IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Unlock Code: XXXXXXXX
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your HTC device.
1. Insert the foreign SIM card
2. Power on the device and the display should read "Please input unlock code"
3. Enter the unlock code and the device should display "Phone is unlocked."
4. Allow the phone to scan the network (or manually click on the antenna icon to do this)
It is very important that the instructions and SIM unlock code are entered correctly as listed. If you receive an error message while performing the instructions do not make any further attempts to unlock the handset. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. You will need to verify the IMEI by pressing *#06# and contact Customer Care for support.
I saw this file (DASHv2Unlock.zip) from here. Anyone know if the code I got from Tmo will work with the DASH2Unlock program?
Thanks!
well im in states and i called tmo and told them i was going to london just to get a unlock code and all i did was put my moms cingular sim in and boom unlocked just like that foreign card just means a diffrent sim like one of cingulars ask a friend for theres if they have cingular
^^^What he said
neggie said:
well im in states and i called tmo and told them i was going to london just to get a unlock code and all i did was put my moms cingular sim in and boom unlocked just like that foreign card just means a diffrent sim like one of cingulars ask a friend for theres if they have cingular
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Thanks, I try to go to a local Cingular retail store. MOst of my friends use Nextel or Sprint or Tmobile around here. Cingular has terrible coverage in Hawaii.
Sim
You shouldn't need a "foreign sim," but rather any sim that's not on your carrier, then the phone should give you the unlock code prompt. I always keep an old cingular sim around for this purpose.
^ Any SIM other than your carrier's SIM is a foreign one.
~Cheers~
Actually, to unlock the phones you do not even need a foreign sim. You can use your T-Mobile SIM. They just tell you that so you can make sure it's working
shiggins9 said:
You shouldn't need a "foreign sim," but rather any sim that's not on your carrier
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Thanks for the laugh
Yep, fairly easy. As soon a TMo emailed me my unlock code, I borrowed a coworker's cingular sim card and took all of 30 seconds total.
PaisanNYC said:
Yep, fairly easy. As soon a TMo emailed me my unlock code, I borrowed a coworker's cingular sim card and took all of 30 seconds total.
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Could have taken 15 seconds if you didn't swap SIMs
merwin said:
Could have taken 15 seconds if you didn't swap SIMs
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How would you enter a code otherwise?When the Cingular sim was in it, it automatically prompted me for the unlock code.
Good question
im also curios as i dont have a foreign sim handy jsut been waiting for one to come my way to unlock.
When TMo unlocks??
When you have TMo unlock the phone for you is the SIM unlocked and the CID unlocked also? Or do I have to use the website everyone has mentioned to get both things unlocked?
randynchicago said:
When you have TMo unlock the phone for you is the SIM unlocked and the CID unlocked also? Or do I have to use the website everyone has mentioned to get both things unlocked?
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Just a SIM unlock
unlocked now
Well finaly borrowed a cingular sim and got unlocked.
everything went well.
What now ?
Hop on a plane to London, make some calls...
yggdrasil said:
Well finaly borrowed a cingular sim and got unlocked.
everything went well.
What now ?
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foriegn sim doesnt prompt to enter unlock code
Hello,
I just got my unlock code from TMO today. I put in a ATT sim but it does not prompt me to enter the code just says "Searching..." but never finds the signal.
Any help is appreciated.
currently running WM6.5 ROM V6.30EN By Lovebabyjing Build 23017[12/09/09]
tried to flash back to tmo official but kept getting errors at 3% of upgrade. "error 244 incorrect model id???"
gosh where do i start from.. ok my little brother brought this phone from
a friend and he used hes vodafone sim card which didnt work!
i then inserted my optus sim card which didnt work.. then i followed these steps..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
after my sim card was unlocked i was able to make calls.. 24 hours later it was locked again :S when i try to make a phone call a lady on the phone speaks and says.. "this handset is blocked my the optus network call this 1300 number etc etc"
ok so i been browsing the net for sim unlock tutorials and so on.. and these tut's show me that when a sim card is inserted the phone asks for a Sim network unlock code? the thing is i dont get that option.. my phone boots fine i can download browuse go on facebook flash my rom(which i already did)
but everytime i call out that lady speaks!
i have a SE xperia arc LT15I can anyone help me please?
You posted a link to the unlocking process of the bootloader which has nothing to do with a simlock...as i had some problems with a simlock message appering after installing FreeXperia on mit Xperia Pro i searched the Forums this is something lowlevel and you can't do anything about it aside from get an unlock code when you really have simlock...but since you can actually make a phone call and get a message from your provider i think you should contact them
Bootloader unlocking and SIM unlocking are two separate things.
If you phone was SIM/network unlocked, it is ONCE and PERMANENT. It will not relock.
Contact your carrier.
ok im not going to start other thread now im getting this error
"Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network"
i tried other sim cards too. but i read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 at post #2
2. Write a Working TA backup from another phone (same model)
3. Restore Security Units.
Thats all, now your phone should boot well but is 90% possible that you dont get Signal so for fix that we need to unlocking.
If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232033
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but the link he posted says "Invalid thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator" this is what happened my sony arc was bricked then i unbricked it then started to see the "Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network" error thanks.
here is also a screenshot of my service info..
i43.tinypic.com/afai4o.png
I just repaired the screen on this Galaxy that was giving to me, its a i747 ATnT S3. I want to unlock it so I can use it on TMobil
So I went on ebay and I ordered an unlock code, 5 bucks is no big deal, does not work. Instructions says
Method one
1. Insert Unauthorized Sim Card into device
2. Power on the device
3. Enter Unlock Code when prompted
4. Device should be unlock if "Code Accepted"
Error I get is that the code is wrong. I tripled checked it, it is correct.
Method 2
1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card
2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
I get an error "connection problem or imvalid MMI code"
There is more here http://ebay.unlockfusion.net/#help
I tried with and without a sim card and it does not work. The sim card I used from ATnT does not have DATA but I can make calls. I also tried using my TMobil. Nothing works. Can anyone help me?
I called him ATnT, I asked for an unlock code, they gave one to me, BUT, the one they gave me is the same one I got from Ebay, and they said to insert a none atnt sim card, when it asks you for unlock code, you enter it, and thats it. But I get an error
"Network unlock request unsuccessful"
Why am I getting this error code?
Are you on a custom ROM? If so, you may wanna jump back over to TouchWiz for the unlock...
This is so frustrating I paid 220 to get this repaired and I can't even use it.
Before I was on stock, now I am using touchwiz, which I got from this Dev Thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033132
I inserted a valid ATnT sim card courtesy of my mother. I Can make calls, use the web, and so on. So I should be able to unlock it using this method
1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card
2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
The error I get, "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"
Why am I getting this error?
I also tried inserting an unauthorized sim card, my tmobil sim card, when it ask me for an unlock code, when I enter the unlock code, I get this error
"Network unlock request unsuccessful"
Do I have a phone that is just not unlockable? This is very frustrating... Any help would greatly be apprecaited
Going to have to sell my phone ;/ I really liked the blue pebble frame and the white button.
F9zSlavik said:
Going to have to sell my phone ;/ I really liked the blue pebble frame and the white button.
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Why are you gonna sell it? That seems like a huge waste. Try this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024361
Make sure your on stock tw 4.1.1 and you'll be able to unlock it for free! Don't sell the thing
sent from the dark side of the universe....
OMG IT WORKED!!!!
NO ONE SAID IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE STOCK 4.1.1! It was recommended I should be on touchwiz. YOU MY FRIEND, ARE AWESOME
Hi, i'm noob and this is my first post. I got the Unlock code from ATT and tried it with my new sim. I was told by ATT that all I needed to to was insert new sim, power on, and the phone would ask for the unlock code. When I did it, it was asking for a PIN#. I entered the unlock code but it kept saying invalid. I got down to "4 attempts left" and gave it to someone at the local carrier. They gave it back to me unworking and now it says "sim error - sim not installed or is invaid. Emergency calls only. The sim is good and I have verified the correct unlock code with ATT.
Anyone know what to do? Is is a brick now or can it be fixed? Thanks in advance
I think you should use Nokia Software Updater for Retail to flash new Firmware to your phone
(Note: losing all data )
Good day, I bought this device to use overseas it have clean imei. But when I put my own Sim card I found that it's carrier locked. This phone is not on contact so I headed to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/unlockstep1 to unlock it. For what I received reply -
"We can't unlock your device today. You've tried to unlock this device too many times. Wait 30 days and then try again." So that's what I did receiving the same decline afterward.
When I called at&t support line they said that this imei is not listed on the AT&T database and that phone should be from another carrier (although it has an at&t logo on the back side).
Desperately I tried to use third-party websites like https://www.unlockbase.com getting error again - NO TOOLS FOUND TO UNLOCK YOUR Samsung Galaxy S7 Active!
Any solution on how I can use this phone with another carrier?
Any software unlock? I will root it for this