Hi,
Is there a free solution to sim unlocking yet?
please, a try everything but i dont get it free. i upgrade to WM6, trinity unlock and nothig. y realy want to know if imeichek is 100% secure.
First phone up your operator and try and get an unlock code. Then if that doesnt work, use imeicheck.
This is my second s620.. This one is simlocked though.. I was hoping to use the free cid unlock feature to avoid paying imei check again! Would it be possible to cid unlock the phone with out the sim in it and flash the rom with WM6? Would that get rid of the Unlock code prompt to enter sim code? I don't see why it wouldnt work considering the Tmob rom would be gone.. right? Any thoughts?
shadhman said:
This is my second s620.. This one is simlocked though.. I was hoping to use the free cid unlock feature to avoid paying imei check again! Would it be possible to cid unlock the phone with out the sim in it and flash the rom with WM6? Would that get rid of the Unlock code prompt to enter sim code?
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No that won't work. You could use my Sim unlock method, not free of charge, but cheaper than anything else: here
jockyw2001 said:
No that won't work. You could use my Sim unlock method, not free of charge, but cheaper than anything else: here
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how much am i looking at boss?
shadhman said:
how much am i looking at boss?
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Please drop me a PM and I will give you further details.
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I have a Tmobile Dash. It is SIM lock from TMo. Anyone tell me the way to unlock it for any SIM card used. Thanks alot.
Yes... You can google SDA unlock tool and run that application to unlock it... this should help...
jdoggraz said:
Yes... You can google SDA unlock tool and run that application to unlock it... this should help...
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Thanks for your message. I'll try
contact jockyw to get your unblock code (to make your Excalibur work in any GSM carrier)
hey guys
i have an htc desire locked on Orange France, the phone is pretty neat but its network locked. can anyone please suggest a reliable website where i can buy an unlock code from ?
thx
tampitzel said:
hey guys
i have an htc desire locked on Orange France, the phone is pretty neat but its network locked. can anyone please suggest a reliable website where i can buy an unlock code from ?
thx
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You don't have to buy an unlock code to get it rooted. You can use a goldcard and root it. It's free
Csharpe said:
You don't have to buy an unlock code to get it rooted. You can use a goldcard and root it. It's free
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will a golden card and rooting it allow me to sim unlock ? cuz i have been reading about it and its ambigous, i think it`s impossible to sim unlock without a an unlock code.
Rooting wont unlock the phone, no.
But you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726 . It is free and works, you dont need to root or anything.
tampitzel said:
will a golden card and rooting it allow me to sim unlock ? cuz i have been reading about it and its ambigous, i think it`s impossible to sim unlock without a an unlock code.
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Goldcard is for branded RUUs only. In Romania there are no phones with branded RUUs, all of them have stock. They're network locked not branded. Use sieempi's utility, I've unlocked my phone locked by Orange Romania.
Edit: didn't read the post carefully enough. It appears from the RUU thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 that Orange France doesn't have a branded RUU either. So you should't have to make a goldcard.
NeoDriver said:
Rooting wont unlock the phone, no.
But you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726 . It is free and works, you dont need to root or anything.
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i have never unlocked a phone easier ! thank you very much for your reply !
worked from the 1st try, unlocked it in seconds ! will donate for sure
If I get the Xperia Play sim unlocked, Can I then unlock the bootloader?
if you unlock your bootloader via jinx or alejandrissimo it will unlock your sim at the same time... i used alejandrissimo, very professional and was unlocked in minutes but it is the paid way.
unlocking your sim will not change anything at all to do with your bootloader im afraid, if your sim locked the paid way is the only way - $24 well worth it!!
Looks like thats the way im going to have to go. On the plus side, I get paid tuesday. =)
But yeah, I was just wondering cause I know people were like you cant unlock the bootloader if its a sim locked phone and all this other stuff and I was thinking, What if I called up ATT and got them to unlock the IMEI?
But if that wont change anything, I guess the paid method is how im going to have to go about doing this.
Thanks
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
DazzaChazza said:
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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Well... Then I guess Im just gonna call up ATT and get the unlock code. Unlock the phone's sim lock and see if I can, Worse comes to worse, I cant. I still have the paid method available and I havent paid any money what so ever.
SirRudolph said:
I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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Ive looked there and it doesnt show. Which is what brought my hopes down in the first place but everywhere I looked... it said I cant because the device is simlocked. Which is why i wanna know if getting the sim lock removed would then allow me to access and unlock the Bootloader via FastBoot.
I have never owned a phone that has stopped me from rooting and installing custom roms to it. This is kinda a dissapointment but on the plus side, its a good phone.
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
Hi everyone, I'm completely new to smartphones, just bought an Xperia Play 800i. I have been keenly reading the forums, going through everything I need to know.
My android version is 2.3.4 and build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42. Phone is network locked.
If you don't mind letting me know, the best way to start is by unlocking the SIM right? Then unlock the bootloader,then custom kernel and flashing?
Your advise would be appreciated.
AFAIK regular SIM unlocking doesn't let you unlock your bootloader.
I've read of people who pay a little or get sim unlock from other methods which isn't enough for the bootloader.
It's just that Alejandrissimo's method unlocks both sim & allows for bootloader (it's a 2 for 1 method).
Hope it helps, and if AT&T gives you a free sim unlock code then give it a shot, but it's said it doesn't work that way.
I'm trying Alejandrissimo's method and I'm lost. Have PM'd him and waiting for his reply. I am not on the AT&T network.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
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Thought that was only T-Mobile. Sadly I dont even have an account with them, Just bought the phone from ebay. So im probably gonna have to spend more to get the thing sim-unlocked.
Oh, look what I found on AT&T's website.
Requirements for monthly wireless plans:
Your wireless service has been active for 90 days or longer
Your account is current and in good standing
Your phone is not sold exclusively by AT&T
Your phone's unlock code is available from the manufacturer
Your phone does not have a long-term exclusive service agreement, or the contract time period has expired
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I'm stuck at the USB over Network stage, keeps saying server unreachable when I select MY PC. What am I doing wrong? So frustrated!
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
LFSPovo said:
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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I visited his website, downloaded the zip file, and then I'm stuck not knowing what to do next.
So, you are saying I have to wait for him to respond to my request? So, I guess the USB over Network program will be used by him, to remote unlock my Xperia? I'm cool with that because I want to pay for the service.
Hello
How can i unlock my HOX to work also on other carriers???
As far as I know bootloader unlock has nothing to do with it.... So....
How do I make my HOX usable also with other carriers???
It is locked on Vodafone Romania....
Thx
kreindler said:
Hello
How can i unlock my HOX to work also on other carriers???
As far as I know bootloader unlock has nothing to do with it.... So....
How do I make my HOX usable also with other carriers???
It is locked on Vodafone Romania....
Thx
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you can't...you would need S-OFF to change the CID
You need to buy an unlock code from eBay or somewhere like that, put another SIM card into your phone, and when it says enter unlock code, then put in the code.
CID has nothing to do with carrier unlock, CID just determines what updates you get, and a branded phone has to have an update modified by the carrier before pushing it to their handsets.
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You need to buy an unlock code from eBay or somewhere like that, put another SIM card into your phone, and when it says enter unlock code, then put in the code.
CID has nothing to do with carrier unlock, CID just determines what updates you get, and a branded phone has to have an update modified by the carrier before pushing it to their handsets.
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Yeah sorry I was wrong! Sorry I'm a bit sleepy I need a bit of sleep
Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!
Ali7000 said:
Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!
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You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.
audit13 said:
You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.
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I am not talking about the free unlock method, I am looking for a cheap online website that I can get an unlock code from.
I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.
audit13 said:
I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.
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Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?
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Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?
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That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.
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That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.
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I am on this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.
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The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.
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I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.
Ali7000 said:
I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.
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That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?
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That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?
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No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?
Ali7000 said:
No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?
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Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.
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Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.
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Cheaper method?
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Cheaper method?
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I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.
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I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.
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Thanks man, I was able to find a way to unlock my phone thanks to you. I'll be purchasing a code from an eBay top seller.