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HTC S620 Sim Unlocking

hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy

andy108uk said:
hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy
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I haven't bothered with the stuff on www.imei-check.com. I'm with T-Mobile USA, so I just called the customer care line and simply asked for my SIM unlock code. They gave it up for FREE. I don't know how BT works, but you could attempt to speak with one of their customer service reps.

Rip Syntaxx said:
I haven't bothered with the stuff on www.imei-check.com. I'm with T-Mobile USA, so I just called the customer care line and simply asked for my SIM unlock code. They gave it up for FREE. I don't know how BT works, but you could attempt to speak with one of their customer service reps.
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ay Syntaxx im a newbie to this whole sim unlocking thing can you tell me what unlocking your sim does? and how it benifits you? i just got off the phone with t-mobile and asked them to give me a sim unlock code and they told me it would be e-mailed to me with in 7 days but i have no idea what im doing with this code lol. so tell me what sim unlocking does.

RussianSolja said:
ay Syntaxx im a newbie to this whole sim unlocking thing can you tell me what unlocking your sim does? and how it benifits you? i just got off the phone with t-mobile and asked them to give me a sim unlock code and they told me it would be e-mailed to me with in 7 days but i have no idea what im doing with this code lol. so tell me what sim unlocking does.
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Basically, it makes it possible for you to use other GSM carriers with your Dash. For instance, you can use an AT&T SIM card in your Dash and have their service should you choose to leave T-Mobile.
It benefits you if you decided to leave T-Mo for some reason or if you decided to go overseas and didn't want to be charged outlandish prices for coverage.
EDIT: To actually enter the code, you'll need to change your SIM card out for another from a different carrier. Once you do this, your phone will prompt you to enter the code.

andy108uk said:
hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy
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hi mate, i have the bt s620 also, and have just unlocked 2 of mine with no probs, admittedly i paid for the unlock i think it was about 9 quid.
and worked both times perfectly.
its an ebay seller.
i dont want to break any rules by posting the link but if you want to PM me i will gladly give you his details, i got both unlock links from him within a couple of hours too.

u can try t-mobile.. and tell them..

ok deleted link cause i paid for it and it was a report on how to do it promptly got my money back after threatening to come round lol

All I can say, Try it out for yourself and post the result. If it works out, I hope it does then leave some feedback for others. Oh by the way, that's pretty darn cheap so give it a shot, you don't got too much to lose

Just to know....
Here in Brazil we can't receive unlock code, from our carries, unless we stay in that carrier for at least 1yr (18 months in some cases) or pays somethink like 2 times the real cost of the phone (and receive a pre-paid sim card). Even if you stays in it for this time, carries try to charge for this code (US$ 150 in some carries).
That's because we, here in Brasil, search for free sim unlock!
Then I ask: no way for free unlock, right ?
Thanks and sorry for my english...

occurs in Peru as in brazil, you have q 2 years minimum contract, to complete the same not unlock the phone you have to keep using the same carrier. why we need to unlock the phone, thanks

If you want to use a differen't carrier's SIM, the phone needs to be unlocked. AT&T does it for free if you're subscribed to their services, T-Mobile you have to be a member for 6 months. How to unlock, ask your carrier when you get the unlock code. With most it's simple, you insert a differen't carrier's sim card, hit "Unlock" when it shows invalid sim, and enter the code. Simple as that.

help
I went to the unlock site, paid my money, got the files, loaded everything, and now the phone just says searching. Nothing else. If I put the original Vodafone sim in, it works, but with 02 it just says searching.
Any ideas,
Vic

Black93300ZX said:
If you want to use a differen't carrier's SIM, the phone needs to be unlocked. AT&T does it for free if you're subscribed to their services, T-Mobile you have to be a member for 6 months. How to unlock, ask your carrier when you get the unlock code. With most it's simple, you insert a differen't carrier's sim card, hit "Unlock" when it shows invalid sim, and enter the code. Simple as that.
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For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?

Gurx said:
For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?
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there isn't one, i paid $39.99 for mine, it was super easy and i had my dash unlocked in about 5mins .
http://www.gsmliberty.net/shop/tmobile-dash-unlock-p-1313.html

Gurx said:
For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?
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You seem a little upset. I've been looking for a free method and I haven't found one. You can either try to pay 40 bux or stick with whatcha got. What can you do about it?

Unlocking HTC Desire - Final solution - Reliable

Please, i´ve bought a HTC Desire from Three (UK) and need a final solution for unlocking this phone.
There are some method to unlock DESIRE without need to buy code ?
or
Does someone can tell me a reliable and fast site to buy a unlock code that works ?
htcsimunlock.com ?
htccode.com ?
prounlocking.com ?
PLEASE, HELP ME !!!!

Are you sure that it's locked?
I bought my Desire from 3 and it's happily working with an o2 sim in it.

I got mine from 3 as well, and it's not locked

Hi everyone, i come from Hong Kong,
my friend in UK brought me a desire form Virgin, but it is locked by this network!
I want buy an unlock sim code from the web in UK; however, i don't know which company is reliable and reasonable..........can anyone help me......quite urgent

I have just bought a Desire which is branded Virgin Media from Cex in the UK and it is unlocked.
I have tried a three sim in it and it accepts the card and makes calls (called customer services) but I did not try to go on the web with it as I had no credit.
I am informed that it will not go on the web using a three sim, can anyone confirm this?
I have a Virgin 3G sim in at present and it is working well on the web.

i have retracted my statement since it was a error. the first email did not get throught to me. but the second one did after i made a paypal dispute they replied in less than 2hrs and even sent me a personal message via modaco excellent service apart from the technical error.
i do reccomend HTCSIMUNLOCK.com it worked out £13.77ish

lnoormohamed said:
Do Not use HTCSIMUNLOCK.com they are useless still waiting 27hrs and counting
they said upto 24hours also no reply to my emails
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So, which web do u prefer? i've sent a email to htcsimunlock.com, and they replied : "It's 19.95$ and takes from 5 minutes to 12 hours in some rair cases. The average delivery time it's 15 minutes."
How about unlock-htc.com ?

Re unlocking phones.
The easiest, most reliable way to unlock a phone is to contact your service supplier and request an unlock code from them.
I have done this with Orange, T-Mobile and Virgin and it works and is 100% reliable.

DO NOT USE HTCCODE - the guy is a crook.
This is an excellent service though:
http://htcunlock.com/HTC/desire/unlock_code/
JAmes.

jamfitz86 said:
DO NOT USE HTCCODE - the guy is a crook.
This is an excellent service though:
http://htcunlock.com/HTC/desire/unlock_code/
JAmes.
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I 2nd this, he's a bit hit/miss because some people swear by him but my experience is rubbish, no answer to emails or anything, he doesn't even reply to posts in his own forum

Trustworthy sites to Unlock your Phone

Since there was a thread about a scam over unlocking I'm a bit more concerned about what site I choose to unlock my phone.
What would you people recommend? Trusted and safe site?
I've heard a lot of good stuff about unlock-zone. What others have users on here used?

I used www.htcsimunlock.com

I unlocked mine on ebay, it was cheaper than most sites, was fast, and you'll have the paypal insurance, so nothing can go wrong.

I used htccode.com successfully 2 times. As I stated in the other post, the downloaded application did not work at first attempt (could not connect to server) so I used the Live Support link on the homepage, and an engineer detected my logged in user name, requested the IMEI code and emailed the unlock code within 10 minutes.
This is the 2nd time I have used them, and it would be tough to get better service in my opinion.
I am sure some individuals may have problems, but htccode has worked fine for me twice.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Used ebay and had the unlock code in about a minute cost £8,99 and no faffing around like some of the other sites.

How exactly do you use ebay to get a code?

wr8_utd said:
How exactly do you use ebay to get a code?
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you pay, give your imei and they probably send you back a code you need to type into your phone

cez10 said:
you pay, give your imei and they probably send you back a code you need to type into your phone
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Yeah I know the procedure but where do I need to go on ebay to get the codes?

Teppic24 said:
I used www.htcsimunlock.com
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Seems a good site. Everything went ahead smoothly?
And if I update my Phone to Froyo it won't lock my phone again right?

ive just ordered mine from this guy
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unlock-code-H...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eadf35cb0
seems pretty trusted 99.6% and quick so we'll see how it goes
ok got my code after about 2h, original t-mobile phone now works fine with orange + a polish operator plus gsm

How to unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?

Hi,
Is there any way to network unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?
I have searched it over the internet and all I can find are the websites offering the paid Unlock code.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.

Aaman.Chawlaa said:
Hi,
Is there any way to network unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?
I have searched it over the internet and all I can find are the websites offering the paid Unlock code.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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Aaman:
As far as I know, the only way to unlock it for free, is to contact AT&T and explain why you need it unlocked. They will unlock it for certain specific reasons. They include (but are not limited to) the following:
1) Corporate user who travels internationally - your phone must be on a corporate account, not personal
2) Private user (personal account) who's contract has expired
3) Private user who travels internationally (even if only occasionally), and has been a long standing customer with AT&T, and is not likely to switch carriers on a whim
4) Military person who is on a personal "military" contract and has a need to travel internationally, even if only occasionally
There is no real reason to unlock your phone unless you are an international traveler. AT&T and other companies do not like to unlock their phones (especially if you are on a contact w/ them) because they are afraid that you'll switch to another carrier with your expensive phone that they gave you at a deep discount by agreeing to stay with them for a minimum of two years.
Also, to unlock the phone, you need to have another company's SIM card to complete the unlock process.
Other than that, you'll need to pay someone (some company) to do it. This usually involves sending your phone in. However, I can not and will not recommend any of them as I don't know anything about those companies. You're on your own if you decide to take that route.
V/R
BlackWolf

So, i'll have to go the hard way of purchasing the code through a website
Thanks for the information.

Aaman.Chawlaa said:
So, i'll have to go the hard way of purchasing the code through a website
Thanks for the information.
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I'd still try and see if you can't get AT&T to unlock it - it takes a few days if they agree - they'll send you an e-mail with the unlock code for your phone if they agree.
If not, be aware that some of those sites that promise to "unlock" phones are scam sites.
V/R
BlackWolf

Will buy it from eBay. Thanks.

[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.

nate0 said:
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.