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[Q] Question About Unlocking.

When I had my Galaxy S, I was able to unlock it with a program that worked perfectly.
I have not found any such program for the S3, why is this? Is the phone harder to work on?
If cellunlock.net can get the unlock code, why can't one of XDA's resident geniuses create a program that get's the code?
Thanks,
Ian

hello
i am looking for a soln also,
well be out of country soon and would like to get the phone unlocked so that we can get a pay as you go sim
cheers

Not sure what network you're on, but if you're with AT&T, try a web chat with their customer support and ask if you could get the unlock code. That's what I did, and the second person I talked to gave it to me.

w98seeng said:
When I had my Galaxy S, I was able to unlock it with a program that worked perfectly.
I have not found any such program for the S3, why is this? Is the phone harder to work on?
If cellunlock.net can get the unlock code, why can't one of XDA's resident geniuses create a program that get's the code?
Thanks,
Ian
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I bought an unlock code on ebay for $5 and worked perfectly, I have an AT&T S3. Look for seller myhoian on ebay.

Hi, I also have another question. cellunlock.net asks for the 15 or 17 digit IMEI from my phone,
When I dialed *#06# the IMEI was The 15 digits then / 02
so do I include the 02 in to make it 17 or just the first 15?

humblehyper said:
I bought an unlock code on ebay for $5 and worked perfectly, I have an AT&T S3. Look for seller myhoian on ebay.
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Yea I'm looking on eBay right now cause I want to unlock my phone and there are some cheap ones. Found one for 4.50 but it looks like they all say "I am shipping you this code blah blah" basically stating they can't e-mail you the code because of ebay's policy. So is that how it works they mail you the code instead of just e-mailing it to you?

s0ulja said:
Yea I'm looking on eBay right now cause I want to unlock my phone and there are some cheap ones. Found one for 4.50 but it looks like they all say "I am shipping you this code blah blah" basically stating they can't e-mail you the code because of ebay's policy. So is that how it works they mail you the code instead of just e-mailing it to you?
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i remembered going to their site and got the code there. I honestly can't remember.

Really, there's no way of software unlocking the S3?
How disappointing.

Sepharite said:
Really, there's no way of software unlocking the S3?
How disappointing.
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www.fastgsm.com has software you can use to unlock I used it on my buddies sgs3 with no problems
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I think someone was trying to unlock it using the NFC
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[Q] Sim Unlock

Hi guys! first, thanks for your time.
I'm going crazy finding unlock code for my HTC One X.
I bought it on December 2012, from Personal (Telecom) Argentina.
I tried almost all the Ebay publications an all claim to don't have the unlock code.
I tried also, some pages too. I don't have any problem to pay for "fresh db" or something but I'm traveling out of my country in 1 month, and I need the unlock code in order to use local company from the other country.
Anyone know a VERY good page for unlock?
Thanks again for your time, and hope you all have a nice day.

deftoner said:
Hi guys! first, thanks for your time.
I'm going crazy finding unlock code for my HTC One X.
I bought it on December 2012, from Personal (Telecom) Argentina.
I tried almost all the Ebay publications an all claim to don't have the unlock code.
I tried also, some pages too. I don't have any problem to pay for "fresh db" or something but I'm traveling out of my country in 1 month, and I need the unlock code in order to use local company from the other country.
Anyone know a VERY good page for unlock?
Thanks again for your time, and hope you all have a nice day.
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I think SIM Unlock is not possible without S-Off...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

The OP is right, SIM unlock is possible with the right code. Most people that did this bought it indeed from eBay. Maybe you can get some more info at your provider, or at least the provider where its locked to ?

Mr Hofs said:
The OP is right, SIM unlock is possible with the right code. Most people that did this bought it indeed from eBay. Maybe you can get some more info at your provider, or at least the provider where its locked to ?
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Thanks for the quick reply guys.
My provider will give me the unlock code when the contract ends (in 1 more year).
I unlocked a lots of cellphones for friends, via ebay. But I don0t understand why nobody got the un lock code for my imei.
PD: I'm not asking for a software or rom for sim-unlock. Just good unlock pages to try (where you pay for the code).
Thanks again hope you have a wonderful weekend.

deftoner said:
Thanks for the quick reply guys.
My provider will give me the unlock code when the contract ends (in 1 more year).
I unlocked a lots of cellphones for friends, via ebay. But I don0t understand why nobody got the un lock code for my imei.
PD: I'm not asking for a software or rom for sim-unlock. Just good unlock pages to try (where you pay for the code).
Thanks again hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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I successfully used cellunlocker.net on my previous hox and it was a tuff one as 2 other sites failed. Actually even they failed first attempt and I believe I had to try their 'alternate method' which worked. Took a few days though.
Good luck
Sent from my HTC One X

herbie13 said:
I successfully used cellunlocker.net on my previous hox and it was a tuff one as 2 other sites failed. Actually even they failed first attempt and I believe I had to try their 'alternate method' which worked. Took a few days though.
Good luck
Sent from my HTC One X
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I already use that servce, but 2 month ago, so I'll give it a try (again)
thanks for your reply Herbie!

try this site. i use it at work for most of the phones. http://www.cellfixunlock.com/index.php

aaahmedaaa said:
try this site. i use it at work for most of the phones. http://www.cellfixunlock.com/index.php
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thanks aaahmedaaa, I'm weiting for a reply on other site, if they dont have the unlock code I will use this

deftoner said:
I already use that servce, but 2 month ago, so I'll give it a try (again)
thanks for your reply Herbie!
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Its a bit vague but I seem to remember they didn't have my code in their existing lists but advised me to use the alternate method on the website which I think means they ask HTC directly for it
Sent from my HTC One x

aaahmedaaa said:
try this site. i use it at work for most of the phones. http://www.cellfixunlock.com/index.php
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I tried this site and the dont have the code and the DONT refund me was a waste of time and money. First time that not even paypal or the site refund me

Orange UK wanted to charge me £20 for an unlock code!
£3 on ebay.....You can guess which one I went for???
At least with ebay you have some payment protection.

[Q] Unlock AT&T Sim lock from Note4

Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1

Unlock DOES NOT WORK from cellunlocker.net
opiumfever said:
Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
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I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.

chubbychub said:
I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
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Thanks for saving my 20 bucks by your advise about Cellunlocker.net as i was thinking to order to them.

Do you have it on a payment plan or do you own it outright?

Ohh joy because ive used them too and guess what it does not work.

chubbychub said:
I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
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Did you buy your phone online? Do you know the original owner? I ran it to the issue where the sell of my phone was the original owner and still had the cell phone under is name with ATT but not activate. The seller has to contact ATT and let them know that they sold the device and then once it is release the unlock code works.

imei-unlocker.com
opiumfever said:
Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
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I just unlocked my Note 4 and my wife's Note Edge in the last couple weeks and I used imei-unlocker.com. It was $29.90 something and worked flawlessly. We had the codes back and phones unlocked within a few hours of placing an order.

Just a quick tip for anyone else needing to unlock, try going though ATT first.
I bought my phone used and submitted the info and while it said 2 business days I had my code within minutes - for free.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/index.html?_ga=1.49591136.739536559.1446418073#/

True. ^^^^ I have unlocked for free from att. Phone has to be clean imei paid for completely. If not they won't give u code.
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To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.

cas8180 said:
To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
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don't need an account, just choose "Non-AT&T Mobility Customer"

cas8180 said:
To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
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borijess said:
True. ^^^^ I have unlocked for free from att. Phone has to be clean imei paid for completely. If not they won't give u code.
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i just bought a new AT&T Note 4 on eBay for use with Cricket Wireless, i filled out
the AT&T unlock request selecting "Non-AT&T Customer" and had the unlock code
exactly 48 hours later for free. phone was successfully unlocked !

Sim unlocking recent LG G4s

A number of people are having some trouble unlocking recent LG G4s (particularly UK / Vodafone H815, but probably others).
The general trend is that phones with serial numbers starting with 511... (Manufactured November 2015) cannot be unlocked by any third party service currently - the current (inexpert) theory is that the IMEI databases being used are not up to date, and hope is that these databases will be updated in future.
IMEIs that are currently impossible to unlock seem to be anything above about 359872067......
If anyone succeeds with any service, please report.
Successes reported from:
* Cell unlocker dot net (likely delayed whilst they check their alternate database
* eBay item 261160583898 (Thanks Kamran)
It's possible these IMEIs are starting to trickle out more widely.

stevoss said:
A number of people are having some trouble unlocking recent LG G4s (particularly UK / Vodafone H815, but probably others).
The general trend is that phones with serial numbers starting with 511... (Manufactured November 2015) cannot be unlocked by any third party service currently - the current (inexpert) theory is that the IMEI databases being used are not up to date, and hope is that these databases will be updated in future.
IMEIs that are currently impossible to unlock seem to be anything above about 359872067......
If anyone succeeds with any service, please report.
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Aren't allvH815's, including the UK ones that are GBR models on the boxes, factory unlocked?
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

daniel4653 said:
Aren't allvH815's, including the UK ones that are GBR models on the boxes, factory unlocked?
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk
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At least the ones supplied by Vodafone seem to be locked. I think they have VDF on the box instead of GBR, but aside from the simlock I think they are identical.

Okay, I have a confirmed unlock of a 511 / November phone, with an IMEI in the 3598720679 range (so anything lower than that number is probably doable, possibly higher too)
The unlock was from cell unlocker dot net (I have no relationship with them)
They initially said they couldn't find the IMEI in their database but were checking an alternative source. After 3.5 days they found it and sent me a working unlock code.
They are not the cheapest, but may be worth a try. Please post any alternatives

Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898

Kamran9558 said:
Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898
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Great stuff, thanks - I updated the first post with details

stevoss said:
Great stuff, thanks - I updated the first post with details
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Cheers mate, we got there in the end

Kamran9558 said:
Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898
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This seller still can't find my IMEI beginning 3598720677.
stevoss said:
Okay, I have a confirmed unlock of a 511 / November phone, with an IMEI in the 3598720679 range (so anything lower than that number is probably doable, possibly higher too)
The unlock was from cell unlocker dot net (I have no relationship with them)
They initially said they couldn't find the IMEI in their database but were checking an alternative source. After 3.5 days they found it and sent me a working unlock code.
They are not the cheapest, but may be worth a try. Please post any alternatives
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Glad you finally got yours unlocked, I've just put an order through with CellUnlocker, hopefully they can find mine. It'll be a bonus if it doesn't take as long as yours!
I'll report back here if/when CellUnlocker come through.

Hi,
Last night I used eBay seller 261160583898 as user kamran9558 posted and it has worked for me too!
My phone is a 511 (1.1), I bought the code last night and received it within 10 minutes, all done and now unlocked, very quick and the instructions were also helpful, really happy now
Thanks to kamran9558 for the eBay number and to all for your help.

Will_WF said:
Glad you finally got yours unlocked, I've just put an order through with CellUnlocker, hopefully they can find mine. It'll be a bonus if it doesn't take as long as yours!
I'll report back here if/when CellUnlocker come through.
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Got my unlock code from CellUnlocker within 20 minutes. Worked perfectly. Thanks!

another confirmation
today i have unlocked my 511 v1.1 phone from the same ebay seller (item# 261160583898 seller:
yz.communications.ltd) that could not unlock it 2 days ago.
at last i am very happy with the result
very good phone, for very good price, latest model (manufactured Nov15!), hopefully free from teething problems, fully unlocked.
two minor niggles now
1. are there any cons on flashing the stock ROM to free from Vodafone branding? if not what is the best/easiest way to do it? also what is the best version to flash? euro or uk? where do i find them?
2. is there a way to cash out on the useless to me £10 credit and vodafone sim card?
thanks in advance

gvsb71 said:
2. is there a way to cash out on the useless to me £10 credit and vodafone sim card?
thanks in advance
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You can use it for google play credit to pay for apps.

silverblack said:
You can use it for google play credit to pay for apps.
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I haven't tried myself, but I'm pretty certain Vodafone removed carrier billing for the Play store a while ago.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...rmany-italy-and-spain-no-explanation-offered/

ok, i have an issue. i have just unlocked my 511 and worked fine for an hour but i now stuck on the vodafone boot screen. No idea what happened and i have not been able to find a solution online.

Just unlocked my 511 from the eBay guy. My IMEI is 3598720677 and above.
Loving the phone so far and battery life is decent.
I just hope I don't get the same problem as the guy above me lol.

[HELP] unlock alcatel idol 4s T-Mobile

Hi.
Someone will know how to unlock Alcatel idol 4s Windows from T-mobile?
I not have T-Mobile Account. i do not live in US. I called T-Mobile but they ask for an account to be able to unlock this cellphone.
Can it be unlocked through a service or Software?
Thanks and Regards!

There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...

nate0 said:
There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...
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Yes, I have contacted several services but none to result, one that you recommend me?

I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.

nate0 said:
I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.
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ok. what is this site? you live in US? why not use t-mobile unlock service? they only ask for an account

I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.

nate0 said:
I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.
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I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards

rjcs123 said:
I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards
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Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.

nate0 said:
Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.
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Yes, the site seems false, if there are more sites like unlockonline, anyway, in every site that asks me the provider id, but neither the device nor the box appear. Thanks

The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.

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The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.
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When I bought the phone I did not have the sticker. I found a page where you enter the imei and it shows the model, the brand and the provider id. I do not know exactly if the provider ID that shows is the correct one, in your case could you give me an example of the provider id of your alcatel? Since as I tell you, mine does not bring the sticker

@rjcs123
This was the provider ID on the sticker for the T-Mobile variant Alcatel mistakenly sent me. 6071w-2btbus7

@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO

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@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO
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Are you making progress?

Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.

I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.

Tried to get TMobile to provide the code for 2 months before I switched, they repeatedly said it was requested, never received it.
Could not find any vendors that could provide the code.
Contacted Alcatel and they said only Tmobile had the unlock codes.
Gave up and bought a 650, but will most likely switch to iOS when it breaks. Apps are disappearing daily and W10M is god awful slow. Sad really!!!!!

aleunge said:
I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.
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Alcatel has been a pain in the neack honestly...FFU is still broken for the open market model. Probably why they feel they have to send out T-Mobile units not realizing they are locked to the T-Mobile network...lol

UPDATE: after speaking to a few support reps, one finally figured out what happened, that some of us were screwed over getting a phone we can't use. Got a prepaid shipping label and returned it. Now I have a brand new in box open market version with VR headset and everything (I already have one but I'm not complaining). I'm satisfied for now. Just worried the next time the speaker blows and I have to send it in for service again...

nate0 said:
Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.
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Has there been any further progress? I would be interested to know which unlock site TMO recommended. I have tried 3 sites in total and received 2 refunds so far. I was able to get an unlock code using an Android app on another phone, but I just receive the message "incorrect code" when I input on the Idol 4s.