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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Is there a way yet to enter fastboot on carrier locked phones' I'm rooted on 2.3.3 but am missing cyanogen mod from x10i days any help.
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Not yet
Still crossing my fingers though
bearusa said:
Is there a way yet to enter fastboot on carrier locked phones' I'm rooted on 2.3.3 but am missing cyanogen mod from x10i days any help.
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Yes there is a way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Until a non-remote solution is finished, you can use Alejandrissimo's remote solution.
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Yes there is a way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
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I think I know you
Thanks for the replys guys im gonna look into it and post results, fingers crossed
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Isnt it like cheating your carrier??
If I buys a motorola droid which is at&t locked and I change my country paying the first month bill, and unlock the device can AT&T do anything to me?
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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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so I've been looking for awhile and can't find anything
is there a way to unlock the DI2 for free?
Yes, certainly.
Visit the Development subForum of this Forum and start going through the Sticky threads.
I mean like sim unlock?
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thatotherguy.. said:
I mean like sim unlock?
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Search much?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404997
-CM7 on DInc2
Hmm.. You *did* say "free".
I haven't tried the HTC route yet. Is it *not* free?
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Nope
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If you're on Verizon and have good payment history then yes. Just call them and say you want to use it out of the country while travelling. If you aren't then there are dozens of sites that I have seen which claim to give you the unlock code for free. My guess is they probably clone your ESN as they all seem shady.
Unlock codes are pretty cheap from reliable sources. I say just pay the $5-10 and get one from somewhere with good reviews.
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I Live in india..friend sent me US version of T-Mobile S3(SGH-T999)
Well in india cant really use TMobile as there is no metworks or stuffs..I really need an easy way to unlock the phone..and dont really trust any online Websites which charge Heave stuffs for unlocking..
Well there any way to do so? Will appreciate help..and I can easily root it..thats not an issue
Rik[Rittik]
I dont stay in Usa..cant call up tmobile too no services here in india..so can anyone help?
well google doesnt really help
Rik[Rittik]
Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890101
Theres also a link to another method further down the thread.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890101
Theres also a link to another method further down the thread.
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Thanks..But Voodoo unlock works for T-mobile?
Rik[Rittik]
Im not sure. Have never had the need for looking into it. I just figured youd be more likely to find your answers in that thread.
Good luck!
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Buy an unlock code on eBay with PayPal
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unlock code needs imei its phone specific
Rik[Rittik]
All unlock codes are imei phone specific. No two codes are alike
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Has anyone seen this yet?
Apparently its going to be illegal to unlock your cellphone if you purchase it from a carrier instead of outright buying an unlocked phone.
http://consumerist.com/2013/01/25/a...roviders-permission-to-unlock-new-cellphones/
I think we should all sign this petition
Webstas, none of my post below is directed at you. I can see how it would come off that way. That is not my intention at all.
Let's read a bit more into this. It is NOT going to be illegal for you to unlock your phone. It WILL be if you do it without the permission of your carrier. That means that T-Mobile and AT&T will have to do it for you. For Verizon (and Maybe Sprint but not sure), there is an FCC requirement that any devices utilizing 700MHz for LTE cannot be locked.
In your link, it states:
So what that all means is that, if you have a cellphone right now, you can still unlock it at your leisure and not be breaking the law. But any phone purchased after tomorrow will need to be done so with the permission of your wireless carrier.
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Then there is this from Cnet:
Starting this Saturday, it becomes illegal in this great land to unlock a new smartphone without the permission of the carrier that locked it in the first place.
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Legacy phones seem to be exempt to this policy for good reason.
Enforceability? I highly doubt you'll get a jail sentence for going to a 3rd party to unlock your phone. Maybe a small $20 penalization on your bill. But really, how could they enforce that? Are the big 4 going to run some algorithm that will scan all of their customers IMEI numbers and ping the mothership when the come across someone that used a hack or 3rd party? I doubt it.
Not saying that there isn't cause for concern at BigBrother again dipping his hand in the cookie jar. But let's not get the pitchforks and torches just yet. Petitions are great ways for people to voice their opinions and great things can happen because of them (ala Change.org and the Verizon $2 "convenience" fee), but they need to be worded correctly and not some rant like many become.
My work filter won't let me look at the petition that you linked, so I am not sure what it says. I work for lawyers, so I tend to think the way they do.
Its true...better get your new phones NOW before this is enacted across the board.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105...king-of-smartphones-becomes-illegal-saturday/
Plus, T-Mobile makes it pretty easy to request an unlock anyways. For customers on a monthly plan:
- your T-Mobile account is in good standing;
- you have a minimum of 40 consecutive days of active service with T-Mobile;
- you did not request an unlock code in the last 90 days (except in connection with a device exchange or upgrade);
- the device has not been reported as lost or stolen;
- T-Mobile has verified usage of the IMEI applicable to the device; and
the device has been completely paid for.
I just requested the unlock code for my old G2 and got it in about 2 weeks.
I only bought unlocked phones in the past. But since there is only one carrier I intend to do business with, an unlocked or locked T-Mobile phone won't matter to me.
Would this be true for contract bought phones? Or even phones bought without contracts?
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It's illegal to download pirated movies, music and software. I'm glad we don't have any of that on the internet anymore.
52me52 said:
Would this be true for contract bought phones? Or even phones bought without contracts?
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It would be true for every phone, regardless of how it is purchased.
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Woody said:
My work filter won't let me look at the petition that you linked, so I am not sure what it says. I work for lawyers, so I tend to think the way they do.
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your work filter blocks whitehouse.gov? wow thats strict
dodgefan67 said:
your work filter blocks whitehouse.gov? wow thats strict
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My work blocks EVERY website not applicable to work. And in my line of work, that means we get about 5 sites including our own and our own internal site... Smh. Thank heavens for smartphones
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After I heard about this a couple of days ago and I was driving home from work sort of zoning out and I wondered :
Could websites like this one get into some sort of legal trouble? I'm sure that I am way over thinking this, but a lot of websites specifically show step by step instructions on how to ROOT almost every phone known to man. But then I thought to myself.... Just because something may be against the law, doesn't mean that you can't talk about it or have instructions on how to do such a thing. Okay, now I'm questioning myself after that description. What do you guys think? Will this have any effect on us going into the future?
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Rooting and unlocking are different. Unlocking is a very small % of sites like XDA
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se1000 said:
It's illegal to download pirated movies, music and software. I'm glad we don't have any of that on the internet anymore.
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Lol
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http://www.tmonews.com/2013/01/t-mo...-regarding-dmca-phone-unlocking-restrictions/
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Sign the petition to stop this from happening.
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...ocking-phones-yourself-make-your-voice-heard/
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...from what I've read this only affects people who make and use tools to unlock their phones for free without contacting apple/the carrier like the one for the iPhone.
Its my understanding that websites that offer unlock codes for a fee (or just imei unlock in the case of an iPhone) are still going to be legal.
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zander21510 said:
...from what I've read this only affects people who make and use tools to unlock their phones for free without contacting apple/the carrier like the one for the iPhone.
Its my understanding that websites that offer unlock codes for a fee (or just imei unlock in the case of an iPhone) are still going to be legal.
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It's now illegal to unlock your phone whatsoever unless done by the carrier.
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Towle said:
It's now illegal to unlock your phone whatsoever unless done by the carrier.
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That doesn't seem right...so say I get an at&t phone on ebay and want to unlock it so I can use it on T-Mobile. Do I have to go beg at&t for them to unlock it now??
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zander21510 said:
That doesn't seem right...so say I get an at&t phone on ebay and want to unlock it so I can use it on T-Mobile. Do I have to go beg at&t for them to unlock it now??
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Unfortunately, yes.
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dave2metz said:
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/01/t-mo...-regarding-dmca-phone-unlocking-restrictions/
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Sign the petition to stop this from happening.
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...ocking-phones-yourself-make-your-voice-heard/
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Edit... Waste of time
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T-Mobile will fight this full force. Their newest game plan is to have AT&T customers bring their unlocked phone over to them for use on the T-Mobile network.
As for us current T-Mobile customers, all you have to do is simply call them up and tell them that you are going out of the country for a while. They will give you the unlock code for free within a couple days. T-Mobile is really good about unlocking. Honestly we, as T-Mobile customers, have nothing to worry about with this matter.
(Though I do still agree that this is a total BS law which should be overturned).
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