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Anyone know how to adb unlock sim? I had a captivate and there was a way to change the binary file to leave network unlocked then you pushed it using a Chmod adb command. I would try it but I'm afraid I don't have insurance and also not too comfortable with htc devices so I don't wanna brick by accident
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831569&highlight=Unlock
That's the link
You either need an xtc clip or a sim unlock code from Verizon or an online unlocker.
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I believe Verizons code is free...why won't ppl use it?
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As a Verizon indirect agent my account manager will not give unlock codes to me therefore software unlock is my best bet, I'm not buying an xtc clip either talk about a ripoff
Why can't you just call Verizon customer support and get the unlock code from them? Shouldn't matter if you're affiliated with vzw or not, you pay for a service, they provide it.
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Please answer the question I know what I can and can't do it's stupid what can't be done when u work for a company but I have tried everything and that's why I am posting the question, Yes I have searched, Yes I have called support, my options are software unlock or code unlock and I don't want to pay for a code
Those are your only options. Either find someone that does sim unlocking with an xtc clip or buy a code. There's absolutely no other way known right now.
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Side note, what are my chances of bricking the device trying to do this the same way? I have backups if I can get into CWM BUT a nice brick would probably make me very upset
It has a greater risk than not doing it and spending a few bucks.
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zax10 said:
It has a greater risk than not doing it and spending a few bucks.
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$20 is better than a brick.
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Just wonder if S-OFF means SIM unlocked, since when we S-OFF HTC inspire, it will also be SIM unlocked
mclord said:
Just wonder if S-OFF means SIM unlocked, since when we S-OFF HTC inspire, it will also be SIM unlocked
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I don't think this is correct, although I could be wrong so don't hold me to this!!
I thought the only way to unlock SIM was using XTC clip.
Again, sorry if this is wrong!!
andybones said:
I don't think this is correct, although I could be wrong so don't hold me to this!!
I thought the only way to unlock SIM was using XTC clip.
Again, sorry if this is wrong!!
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I just got the phone, don't know what is XTC clip, do I need to buy one from somewhere?
Thanks
andybones said:
I don't think this is correct, although I could be wrong so don't hold me to this!!
I thought the only way to unlock SIM was using XTC clip.
Again, sorry if this is wrong!!
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Or you can call Verizon to unlock it.
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mclord said:
Just wonder if S-OFF means SIM unlocked, since when we S-OFF HTC inspire, it will also be SIM unlocked
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349976
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knipp21 said:
Or you can call Verizon to unlock it.
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I am not a verizon customer, I bought it on CL
mclord said:
I just got the phone, don't know what is XTC clip, do I need to buy one from somewhere?
Thanks
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Before we had a "software" root which is done on the computer, the only way to root the inc2 was with an"XTC clip" this gives a FULL NAND un-lock and is irreversible, so once you have s-off you're stuck with that, un-like the software root that later came u can turn back to s-on.
but yet XTC clip is something you must buy, or pay someone to "use"
INFO FOR XTC CLIP
andybones said:
Before we had a "software" root which is done on the computer, the only way to root the inc2 was with an"XTC clip" this gives a FULL NAND un-lock and is irreversible, so once you have s-off you're stuck with that, un-like the software root that later came u can turn back to s-on.
but yet XTC clip is something you must buy, or pay someone to "use"
INFO FOR XTC CLIP
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LMGTFY opportunity lost
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knipp21 said:
LMGTFY opportunity lost
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Sad day knipp... I'm glad I got that one in a while back.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I remember reading somewhere that you can buy the code off Ebay
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andybones said:
Before we had a "software" root which is done on the computer, the only way to root the inc2 was with an"XTC clip" this gives a FULL NAND un-lock and is irreversible, so once you have s-off you're stuck with that, un-like the software root that later came u can turn back to s-on.
but yet XTC clip is something you must buy, or pay someone to "use"
INFO FOR XTC CLIP
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Guess I will try "softroot" first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219246
Thanks
mihneagabriel said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I remember reading somewhere that you can buy the code off Ebay
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I'm sure you could find it free somewhere online.
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mihneagabriel said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I remember reading somewhere that you can buy the code off Ebay
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Wish I could save that 20 bucks
mclord said:
Wish I could save that 20 bucks
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Better than $90 for a xtc clip.
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knipp21 said:
Better than $90 for a xtc clip.
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I bought the phone itself for only $90
ive actually been looking for a free way to unlock the sim without calling verizon as well
will the original rom (with root added) work globally....id assume it would but you know what happens when you assume lol
edit: after a bit more searching it looks like there isnt a way to unlock w/o the xtc clip, verizon or paying
ltredbeard said:
ive actually been looking for a free way to unlock the sim without calling verizon as well
will the original rom (with root added) work globally....id assume it would but you know what happens when you assume lol
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Yes. That's why all the global enabled ROMs (sense based) are all based off of the stock firmware so global works well. SkyRaider is the best example of this. It's stock firmware with sense 3.0 stuff added to it.
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thats what i thought but i wasnt sure...thanks
this website give you the unlock code for $6
http://www.instantcellunlock.com/index.php
Why would you pay when you can call Verizon for free?? I don't understand this...
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Is there a version of the LG Nitro that comes factory unlocked (not software unlocked)? This ebay seller: link claims that the LG Nitro he/she is selling is factory unlocked and "you can always update it and it will never lock up". If so, why is there an AT&T branding on it?
Those software unlocked ones like the rest on ebay, do they lock up again and lose root access when updated (say, to ICS)?
I believe what your seller means is that it is carrier unlocked. That really doesn't add value to the phone the way it would to, say, an iphone, though. I unlocked my nitro for less than $3.
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Malnilion said:
I believe what your seller means is that it is carrier unlocked. That really doesn't add value to the phone the way it would to, say, an iphone, though. I unlocked my nitro for less than $3.
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hey where did u unlock your nitro for $3. even i need to unlock my nitro which is getting shipped to me. pls help
I found an unlock on ebay for $3. Worked great, had my phone unlocked in minutes.
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I used this guy from Ebay:
Unlock code
Less then 3 bucks and within an hour had an unlock code! Worked like a charm! =)
Just wanted to mention that regardless of your unlocking experience, once you flash your baseband/system partitions, there is a high probability it will lock it again. Beware!! keep your unlock code handy if you do.
I didn't have a problem when I restored my phone. Obviously, I had to flash my baseband when that happened, so it appears to persist. I'd keep my unlock code around regardless, though lol
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Malnilion said:
I found an unlock on ebay for $3. Worked great, had my phone unlocked in minutes.
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I'm guessing it's safe to say that this should not be considered as Unlocking the Bootloader, correct? I hope people don't confuse this with Unlocking the bootloader.
No need, our bootloader is not locked
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Malnilion said:
No need, our bootloader is not locked
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Wait, really?! I've been trying to figure out how we came to dat conclusion though?
Our bootloader is 100% beyond the shadow of a doubt unlocked. This was proven by Bytecode and his success with booting to an unsigned recovery partition AKA his CWM port.
Hi guys,
im new to this forum and so far im liking it... anyways back to the point; ill be going to Europe soon and my T-Mobile S3 not rooted, so im wondering if i take my phone overseas and put in a SIM card over there will it work or be blocked.
Thanks.
You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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Android_Monsters said:
You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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And if i root the phone?
I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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thatbimmerkid said:
And if i root the phone?
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That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Don_Perrignon said:
That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Thanks for all the input!
Reji007 said:
I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.
tengtengvn said:
The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.
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Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.
five40 said:
Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.
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Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.
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Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.
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Ok you mean a code for another phone?
I thought it was for the same device.
Hi, I have the international version H815 and I want to unlock the bootloader.
Ok so my question is if you had or you have a h815 would you unlock it even if you will loose your warrenty?
I'm asking because I really want root but no sure if I'm ok with warrenty void so I wanted your opinion
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First off almost everyone wants to unlock the bootloader on these forums. Now, you can only unlock you bootloader if you have a Eastern Europian phone.
Rooting versus warranty depends on you, no-one can make that desion for you. It all depends on what you want to do with the phone.
Ive always rooted my phones and never had to send any back for warranty.. Ussually change to the next new phone that comes out before the warranty even expires... But, I guess that's just me..
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grneyez said:
First off almost everyone wants to unlock the bootloader on these forums. Now, you can only unlock you bootloader if you have a Eastern Europian phone.
Rooting versus warranty depends on you, no-one can make that desion for you. It all depends on what you want to do with the phone.
Ive always rooted my phones and never had to send any back for warranty.. Ussually change to the next new phone that comes out before the warranty even expires... But, I guess that's just me..
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Thnkx for your answer and I know it my desion, I just wanted some other thoughts about it.
In the end I'm just like you, buying the next phone before warranty even expires.
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Yes, it's expensive to keep up with new technology. Hopefully the bootloader will be allowed to be unlocked by LG. Or, one of the many talented devs get it first.
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MementoM said:
I have the unlock-able version and have not rooted or unlocked the bootloader. For me I like custom ROM and Kernels to go along with rooting otherwise stock is fine for me. I'm a very patient person so I'm happy with the phone as is.
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Man, You don't know how many people wish to be in your position just to unlock it in front of the UPS guy. However, as you say, you're doing fine with it locked. Considering that, I would wait a few weeks or a moth or even 2 just to make sure that no hardware fault or unfixable issues are present or about to happen. Again, I would unlock it and root it right away.
I'm in the same situation as you, but I live in the United States. I bought the H815 of eBay so does the warranty even apply to me?
tomh12player said:
I'm in the same situation as you, but I live in the United States. I bought the H815 of eBay so does the warranty even apply to me?
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I'm not sure but I think that the warranty does apply to you as well
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solokiller11 said:
I'm not sure but I think that the warranty does apply to you as well
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LG in the states will not service a international phone purcased thru 3rd party resellers, unless its a carrier branded phone from T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon etc.
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I also have H815 international bought from lg and i have one to one replacment warrenty for one year so i think i m gona use this locked arleast one year
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anyone knows how can i find out when is the warranty period over ?