I am thinking of picking up a DInc 2 when I upgrade from my DInc to a Rezound. The DInc 2 would be used for a home phone and international travel (our family travel is primarily international).
My question is, can I just pick up a SIM in Europe or Southeast Asia and put it in and there I go? Or do I need to use Verizon's Worldphone service? As you all may know, international cell phone rates in Europe and Asia are cheaper than here, and in some cases there are no additional "international" calling rates.
Sorry if this is a repeat, but I searched the DInc 2 threads very briefly before asking.
Thanks in advance for all help!
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WookieFan said:
I am thinking of picking up a DInc 2 when I upgrade from my DInc to a Rezound. The DInc 2 would be used for a home phone and international travel (our family travel is primarily international).
My question is, can I just pick up a SIM in Europe or Southeast Asia and put it in and there I go? Or do I need to use Verizon's Worldphone service? As you all may know, international cell phone rates in Europe and Asia are cheaper than here, and in some cases there are no additional "international" calling rates.
Sorry if this is a repeat, but I searched the DInc 2 threads very briefly before asking.
Thanks in advance for all help!
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you can use any sim, but have to use The Verizon unlock code that you can call and ask them for.
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you can use any sim, but have to use The Verizon unlock code that you can call and ask them for.
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Once you use the unlock code, do you ever need to re-enter the code after flashing another ROM or doing any type of reset? When I asked for my code, the tech told me I would need to reenter it after a factory reset. (I am sure they were assuming I would still be using the factory ROM.)
I'm thinkin about picking up the Dinc2 and using it until I buy the Rezound. It has GSM/CDMA bands, but Im curious to know if it could work on T-Mobile so I can let my little brother use it.
I had no problem unlocking my inc2 when I visited England a couple months ago. Just phone verizon up and if the rep won't unlock it just keep calling until you get one who will. Do not listen to what they say. 99% of the time the reps know next to nothing about unlocking and will try to sell you an international plan.
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Once you use the unlock code, do you ever need to re-enter the code after flashing another ROM or doing any type of reset? When I asked for my code, the tech told me I would need to reenter it after a factory reset. (I am sure they were assuming I would still be using the factory ROM.)
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unlocking the phone Sim Card is permanent , you will not be asked for it again whatever you do
You can use any Sim Card and it will work
After factory reset : if you are using the original ( stock ) firmware , then you need Verizon activation ( Very big problem if there is no Verizon coverage) . if you are rooted you will not be asked for activation
the stock software has stock recovery which will erase All internal memory parts including Verizon Programing during Factory reset
after rooting , a Custom recovery like CMW is installed , Custom recovery does not erase the Part including Verizon Programming during Factory reset , therefore no activation will be required
if you Did a factory Reset By mistake while you are Abroad (there is No Verizon Service) using Stock Rom ( i.e Not Rooted ) there are 2 Solutions :
Solutions 1 is to Call Verizon and follow instructions ?? ( i don't know if it works ,but i guess it will )
Solutions 2 is to reprogram CDMA information manually until you get Back using Software for that ( I don't know if it is Permitted by Verizon ,Check first with them ) . this method is confirmed 100% to work by some Posts ( those software are powerful and a bit complicated and could harm your Phone if you don't know what you're Doing )
hope this helps
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WookieFan said:
I am thinking of picking up a DInc 2 when I upgrade from my DInc to a Rezound. The DInc 2 would be used for a home phone and international travel (our family travel is primarily international).
My question is, can I just pick up a SIM in Europe or Southeast Asia and put it in and there I go? Or do I need to use Verizon's Worldphone service? As you all may know, international cell phone rates in Europe and Asia are cheaper than here, and in some cases there are no additional "international" calling rates.
Sorry if this is a repeat, but I searched the DInc 2 threads very briefly before asking.
Thanks in advance for all help!
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Yes you can use any sim, but call Verizon for unlock code before you travel.
if you are using Stock Rom , Don't do master reset when abroad , see my other post for explanation
knipp21 said:
you can use any sim, but have to use The Verizon unlock code that you can call and ask them for.
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Do you know if you have to pay them or of any limitations for asking for the unlock code?
Thanks
Is switching back and forth between radios fast, or do I have to turn the handheld off? Or is it able to switch automatically?
trkaaa said:
unlocking the phone Sim Card is permanent , you will not be asked for it again whatever you do
After factory reset : if you are using the original ( stock ) firmware , then you need Verizon activation ( Very big problem if there is no Verizon coverage) . if you are rooted you will not be asked for activation
the stock software has stock recovery which will erase All internal memory parts including Verizon Programing during Factory reset
after rooting , a Custom recovery like CMW is installed , Custom recovery does not erase the Part including Verizon Programming during Factory reset , therefore no activation will be required
hope this helps
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Thanks so much for the thorough response.
dragonrazorz said:
I'm thinkin about picking up the Dinc2 and using it until I buy the Rezound. It has GSM/CDMA bands, but Im curious to know if it could work on T-Mobile so I can let my little brother use it.
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i believe its EDGE only if you use it on Tmobile or ATT
Alright, thanks...tmo only has edge/2g around here anyway
Zax_Was_Here said:
i believe its EDGE only if you use it on Tmobile or ATT
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Is switching back and forth between radios fast, or do I have to turn the handheld off? Or is it able to switch automatically?
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switching back and forth between radios is fast ( even you don't feel it ) . you don't have to turn the handheld off?
it will switch automatically when it detects a Sim Card to Global Mode . and Vice verse if you removed sim Card ( CDMA phone)
according to the setting you choose the phone will react , you can check my Post regarding that here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372052
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Do you know if you have to pay them or of any limitations for asking for the unlock code?
Thanks
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the Unlock code is Free
i think there is a limitation that you should be contracted with them more than 6 month , not sure ( limited knowledge about that )
keep calling , one representative will give you the code
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Do you know if you have to pay them or of any limitations for asking for the unlock code?
Thanks
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No limitations. You have to agree to some waiver that says they aren't responsible for extra fees that you incur using a different Sim.
Also you have to be a good standing customer and have been with them for 6 months. I was told you also CAN'T unlock more than one phone on the same plan within 8 months (or some time frame like that)
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Does anyone know if any of the usual unlockers (e.g. cellunlocker.net) has the unlock codes yet? Or if there are different unlocking methods? Thanks!
I hope something comes up soon. I purchased full price and AT&T won't unlock.
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I need this too.
EBay has them for $30 bucks... But anyone find a cheaper free solution?
Tell att your going out of the country and you need your phone unlocked. If they still say no, remind then you could return phone and buy one from a3rd party.
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Tell att your going out of the country and you need your phone unlocked. If they still say no, remind then you could return phone and buy one from a3rd party.
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Yea I need to call. I tried the online chat assistant.
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Yea I need to call. I tried the online chat assistant.
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If they still say no, get angry and tell then you want to speak to the customer retention department
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Tell att your going out of the country and you need your phone unlocked. If they still say no, remind then you could return phone and buy one from a3rd party.
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tried that....did NOT work....
Bought a code from cellunlocker. Net
It works, I'm unlocked now
$25
trim81 said:
Bought a code from cellunlocker. Net
It works, I'm unlocked now
$25
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Me too... Working...
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me three.
cheapest option I found.
trim81 said:
Bought a code from cellunlocker. Net
It works, I'm unlocked now
$25
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Any issues with this unlock? Are they permanent? I know customer service reps are clueless half the time but when I called to get my unlock code and was told I was also told I should be careful of getting an unlock code online as he had a case of someone call once saying their unlock code only worked with the phone for 90 days and then it stopped working (not sure if the phone or the unlocking). Also, any issues with privacy in regards to giving out en IMEI number?
Dome three.
Yes perm unlocked.
No problems
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Dome three.
Yes perm unlocked.
No problems
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Appreciate it.
same here. got it from cellunlocker and used the phone in switzerland without an issue.
My phone is I317M that locked to Canada Rogers Network. I messed up my phone once due to flashed 7100 rom to my I317m, and I lost all information like baseband, network, imei. After did some research, I flashed a rogers stock rom back to my phone, and my phone get fixed and got signal again. Noticed that my phone is even unlocked. I dont know how that happened, but my phone works with other carrier now. Expect if someone can explan this.
This is reported by quite a few to be working and best of all it's free I tried it but don't have a sim for another carrier but I haven't gotten any errors and my phone is still working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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This is reported by quite a few to be working and best of all it's free I tried it but don't have a sim for another carrier but I haven't gotten any errors and my phone is still working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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I actually just bought the unlock code today from cellunlocker.net (but I haven't actually used it yet) and then I see this thread and was just going to try the method from your link for ****s and giggles and it WORKED! what a waste of $25
I did mine. However I have no way to test it. What would be the benefit to having this done?
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I did mine. However I have no way to test it. What would be the benefit to having this done?
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If you ever travel overseas, you can just buy a prepaid sim and stick it in your phone and you could use your phone while traveling for cheap without paying any carrier roaming fees.
I don't want to pay for a DATA PLAN!
So check this out.... I am an AT&T user and back when the HTC HD2 came out for T-Mobile I bought it from a friend when they signed up for a new contract. Got an unlock code from Ebay and have been using it for the past 2 years without having to have a data plan, never got added automatically to my plan like i have heard happen to others? And I'm wondering why? Is it possibly cuz its a T-Mobile phone? Or is it cuz I still have an old "Cingular" SIM card? I am curious about this because right now, Wally World has a special sale on the phone at $249, plus a $100 gift card, which will bring the phone down to $150 basically, so a pretty damn good deal for a phone just out on the market. And I'm plan on getting it this week, I was wondering if any of you would be able to tell me if at some point if i was able to get a T-Mobile version of the Samsung Note 2 if i could slip my SIM card into it and then be able to cancel my DATA plan, if i told them i went back to a Motorola Razr or something, which worked when i got my HD2? Or will AT&T be able to see that i have a smartphone? Is it the newer smaller SIM card, that will tell AT&T that I have a smartphone, or will the phone it self be what sends info to the servers or whatever that tells AT&T I have a smartphone? Or do you think this method of getting a T-Mobile phone and using an AT&T SIM card will work and I won't get stuck with a DATA plan? Everywhere I go has Wi-Fi so I have no need for the Data plan it will be going to waste.
The method posted for unlocking S3 on 4.1.1 doesn't work on 4.3 OTA update. Downgrading to 4.1.1 is not possible as it will brick your phone.
Is there anyway to unlock AT&T 4.3 Galaxy S3?
amfractal said:
The method posted for unlocking S3 on 4.1.1 doesn't work on 4.3 OTA update. Downgrading to 4.1.1 is not possible as it will brick your phone.
Is there anyway to unlock AT&T 4.3 Galaxy S3?
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Does anyone know if a phone will remain unlocked if it is already unlocked when upgrading to OTA 4.3?
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Does anyone know if a phone will remain unlocked if it is already unlocked when upgrading to OTA 4.3?
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unlocked phones means they are unlocked forever nothing can lock it
Anyone has a solution for this? I really need this for a trip and I think a lot of people will run to this problem.
[WARNING! + GUIDE] Backup and Restore IMEI / NV Data
http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/
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[WARNING! + GUIDE] Backup and Restore IMEI / NV Data
http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/
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Thanks. Despite my better judgment I tried Cell Unlocker and they provided a code that didn't work (on original 4.3 ROM and SlimBean ROM, provided them with the video, and screenshots, etc). I'm trying to get my $30 buck back. (stupid I know but I was desparate). Wish I had known about sammobile.
Anyway I tried the code they provided I'm worried I'd spend more money and the code won't work again and it will freeze my phone (how many tries do I have?).
Could you please tell me what is the Qualcomm NV Tools doing and how will that help unlock the phone? Also these are for GT-I9305. The *#7284# code didn't work so I'm worried the rest of the instructions won't work for now.
For anyone reading this, the cellunlcoker.net service failed to unlock my 4.3 OTA and has so far not refunded my purchase so beware.
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Thanks. Despite my better judgment I tried Cell Unlocker and they provided a code that didn't work (on original 4.3 ROM and SlimBean ROM, provided them with the video, and screenshots, etc). I'm trying to get my $30 buck back. (stupid I know but I was desparate). Wish I had known about sammobile.
Anyway I tried the code they provided I'm worried I'd spend more money and the code won't work again and it will freeze my phone (how many tries do I have?).
Could you please tell me what is the Qualcomm NV Tools doing and how will that help unlock the phone? Also these are for GT-I9305. The *#7284# code didn't work so I'm worried the rest of the instructions won't work for now.
For anyone reading this, the cellunlcoker.net service failed to unlock my 4.3 OTA and has so far not refunded my purchase so beware.
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Just something I read from one of the links here. ★ ☆ ✰Sticky Roll-Up A Guide To All Guides and Q&A's ✰ ☆ ★
There's Imei and what not that you need to backup before doing anything if you have not already.. Once you lose that its a rough go.. Sorry I'm not sure why you would have to unlock your phone. I think the root process and everything handles that. All your questions should be answered within that thread.
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Just something I read from one of the links here. ★ ☆ ✰Sticky Roll-Up A Guide To All Guides and Q&A's ✰ ☆ ★
There's Imei and what not that you need to backup before doing anything if you have not already.. Once you lose that its a rough go.. Sorry I'm not sure why you would have to unlock your phone. I think the root process and everything handles that. All your questions should be answered within that thread.
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Thanks. I will have a look at those. My phone is already rooted. That, however, doesn't unlock the phone. The reason I want to unlock my phone is that I want to travel internationally and I want to be able to use my phone with sim cards from carriers abroad. I called AT&T and they refused to unlock it even though I have few months left on my contract.
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Thanks. I will have a look at those. My phone is already rooted. That, however, doesn't unlock the phone. The reason I want to unlock my phone is that I want to travel internationally and I want to be able to use my phone with sim cards from carriers abroad. I called AT&T and they refused to unlock it even though I have few months left on my contract.
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Ah I see, I found this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719
Post 1 and 2 might have the answer you are looking for.
AT&T cannot refuse after 90 days of service they list a court battle over that call the international 800 number and they will give u the unlock code they did for me after 90 days
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Only one thing more you may need different radios in different countries I had to change my radio to get data in Mexico just be aware of that
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Thanks. I did see that thread but they do not work for phones upgraded to 4.3. And currently there is no safe way to go back to 4.1.1 to try it as far as I know.
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Really? I did call them today and the support told me yeah we get this question a lot but we can't do it as long as you have a contract. I did tell her I want this for international travel. Native I should try a different number.
Is there a specific number I should call? Should I tell them anything specific? I'd appreciate it.
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I don't have the number handy but call the international division 800 number that is basically all they do I was out of the country when I called and it was quick and easy took 5 minutes the number is +1-916-843-4685
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Call when you to your 1st foreign destination and just tell them I am in so and so country and need to unlock my phone for use of a local sim
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Thanks I will try this. I guess I shouldn't try calling while I'm still in US.
I didn't find the reference for them being legally obligated to unlock the phones for travel. do you have a reference? I think they are obligated if you have finished your contract but not just for travel.
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I don't have the number handy but call the international division 800 number that is basically all they do I was out of the country when I called and it was quick and easy took 5 minutes the number is +1-916-843-4685
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Call when you to your 1st foreign destination and just tell them I am in so and so country and need to unlock my phone for use of a local sim
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I just called them again (the international number). They refused to unlcok the phone until the contact is up.
I tried the code cellunlocker.net provided me again but this time after going back to the official 4.3 ROM and it worked.
So for anyone looking for a solution right now the only way is to use an unlock code from a 3rd party (I paid $30) on the OFFICIAL ROM. I used SlimBeans rom first and it did not work. After the unlock you can go to a custom rom (I went back to SlimRom and it works great).
Hope there will be a free solution soon.
They gave me the unlock code for both of my galaxy s3's upon request one on contract one off contract and the aurthorized apple to unlock my IPhone4 under contract all in the same day 3 different customer service representatives, on 3 seperate calls, as they said it was policy to only provide one code per call. This was last year in december.
you should be aware that you can "buy out" your contract it will be prorated (IRRC $10) for each month you have had your phone and paid your bill in the last 24 months. you have to speak to the customer retention/ cancelations department and voice to them your distaste with their business practices and you would like to buy out your contract to have your phone unlocked for use with other networks while traveling abrod.
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They gave me the unlock code for both of my galaxy s3's upon request one on contract one off contract and the aurthorized apple to unlock my IPhone4 under contract all in the same day 3 different customer service representatives, on 3 seperate calls, as they said it was policy to only provide one code per call. This was last year in december.
you should be aware that you can "buy out" your contract it will be prorated (IRRC $10) for each month you have had your phone and paid your bill in the last 24 months. you have to speak to the customer retention/ cancelations department and voice to them your distaste with their business practices and you would like to buy out your contract to have your phone unlocked for use with other networks while traveling abrod.
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Thanks. Yeah I was hoping this would work for me but the customer rep refused to do it. As I mentioned the customer rep I had talked to before in support and and also once in chat refused it. So I don't know if they've changed their practices or maybe I'm just unlucky. The account is always paid on time and I think has only 7-8 months left on contract so I don't think there is a problem on our account.
I plan to move to nexus phones and T-mobile for my next upgrade. AT&T and Samsung both lost my business.
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Thanks. Yeah I was hoping this would work for me but the customer rep refused to do it. As I mentioned the customer rep I had talked to before in support and and also once in chat refused it. So I don't know if they've changed their practices or maybe I'm just unlucky. The account is always paid on time and I think has only 7-8 months left on contract so I don't think there is a problem on our account.
I plan to move to nexus phones and T-mobile for my next upgrade. AT&T and Samsung both lost my business.
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Same experience for me... Wife's phone Skyrocket. contract ended last month, and they gave the unlock code with no questions asked.
For my S3, (contract started 6 months ago), they said same answer as yours.
Help me
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AT&T cannot refuse after 90 days of service they list a court battle over that call the international 800 number and they will give u the unlock code they did for me after 90 days
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Only one thing more you may need different radios in different countries I had to change my radio to get data in Mexico just be aware of that
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I have a problem ...
CM want to install 10.2 on my samsung galaxy s3 sgh i747m im from mexico but can not find any rom or tutorial for phone CM.10.2 decided install that of ATT but it is a mistake to frame this
assert failed: GetProp ("ro.product.device") == d2att "\ GetProp (" ro.build.product ") == 'd2att" E: error in / emmc/0/cm-10.2-20131125-NIGHT-d2att
(State 7)
installation aborted
I have CWM Recovery v5.5.0.4
I need help
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I have a problem ...
CM want to install 10.2 on my samsung galaxy s3 sgh i747m im from mexico but can not find any rom or tutorial for phone CM.10.2 decided install that of ATT but it is a mistake to frame this
assert failed: GetProp ("ro.product.device") == d2att "\ GetProp (" ro.build.product ") == 'd2att" E: error in / emmc/0/cm-10.2-20131125-NIGHT-d2att
(State 7)
installation aborted
I have CWM Recovery v5.5.0.4
I need help
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This thread is about unlocking the phone not flashing a custom rom.
That being said it looks like you either have an incorrect version of the rom or it's happening because your recovery is outdated. Install the latest TWRP or CWM and try again. Make sure that you have a nandroid backup first.
I have no experience with i747m. Choose the correct version of the rom for your phone and try again.
I like SlimRoms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539313
make sure the ROM you choose is correct for your phone.
Or try CM easy installer:
http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install
What the title says. In the past Sprint phones used to be SIM-unlocked for international SIMs (for instance my Motorola XPRT was) but I understand that lately they are not... I plan on traveling abroad, and I'm used to popping local SIMs.
Does anyone know if the G3 is locked or not, and if it is - can it be unlocked?
Nobody knows? Well guess I'll be the first one to test it. I'm going to Europe next week and I'll try a local SIM. Hopefully it works (if not I'll use it in my other phone which is SIM-unlocked).
You can go into the hidden menu 2945#*(model number) # and hit Sim unlock and enter a code you buy online for about 10-15$. Then you can use any Sim you want
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Pilz said:
You can go into the hidden menu 2945#*(model number) # and hit Sim unlock and enter a code you buy online for about 10-15$. Then you can use any Sim you want
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Actually I don't think that hidden menu exists for the Sprint LG G3 (or if it does the code was changed). I tried 2945#*990# to see if the menu exists and nothing happened. I also tried
several other codes for LG phones and they don't work.
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Actually I don't think that hidden menu exists for the Sprint LG G3 (or if it does the code was changed). I tried 2945#*990# to see if the menu exists and nothing happened. I also tried
several other codes for LG phones and they don't work.
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Look at g2 for unlock but if they updated to the same type sprint and Samsung did then sprint is the only unlock they do it for note 3 ota .I don't get my g3 until today
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FWIW I called Sprint, did a bit of social engineering on the phone and they agreed to unlock my SIM for foreign SIMs. It took 24h as they had to have it approved by the "backoffice" but eventually it worked. They did it all at their end, so I can't post a procedure. According to their rules the device wasn't eligible for unlock (among other conditions, a device has to be activated on your account for a minimum of 90 days to be eligible) but they still approved it "since you're a long-time customer" That was nice.
Currently using my Sprint LGG3 happily in Italy with a local SIM
Is your phone rooted?
If it is, do you mind grabbing a couple of files for me. This can help in creating the GSM unlock for the G3, just as there was for G2.
TIA
varunrs said:
Is your phone rooted?
If it is, do you mind grabbing a couple of files for me. This can help in creating the GSM unlock for the G3, just as there was for G2.
TIA
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No Sprint root yet, but I'll PM you about the request once this is possible.
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I was curious about this as well and the thing is options for gsm/umts mode are available out of the box. If i recall correctly such settings were hidden if the phone was not unlocked or inaccessible. Please correct me if I'm wrong however i do plan on contacting Sprint to unlock as i have to go abroad in a month or so just in case.
I don't know about the G3, but the settings were easily found on the G2. However to use the phone in GSM/UMTS mode abroad, the phone needed to be internationally unlocked by Sprint.
One of the guys, used files from an unlocked G2 and created the method to unlock any Sprint G2 for international use. I am just trying to reverse engineer the unlock for the G3 by following the same steps that he did for the G2. His method does require root, so waiting for it like everyone else. With my experience on the HTC One series, the unlock method remains the same for Sprint phones as there is hardly any merit for Sprint to patch these exploits. Hoping same is true for LG phones as well.
So I called up Sprint today for getting the phone unlocked.
Let me start by saying my family has been with Sprint for close to 15 years, No late payments, have a total of 4 phone lines active on the 1500 minute family share plan with unlimited data and So on.
After talking to about 4 people and wasting an hour or So I Was told my phone is not eligible for unlock before 90 days of it being active. I plan on traveling internationally on September 8 and they just wouldn't do it and went on a spiel regarding Wi-Fi calling and telling me calls would be free internationally if I will be connected on a Wi-Fi network. I am taking that with a huge grain of salt. I Don't see how i can call local numbers while in Pakistan for free on Wi-Fi calling as it requires access to location and will technically only work where 911 services are available to be called on Wi-Fi from my understanding, correct me if I am wrong.
Anyways I threatened to cancel service and still they did not budge, can Sprint really afford to leak customers like that, they are no Verizon, every thing regarding their network is horrendous the only reason I'm chained to them is because my brother and sister don't want to lose their number and my dad doesn't want to pay etf ( I've told him about tmobile taking care of etf, but when i checked on their online website, none of our Sprint numbers seemed to be portable, hence i seem to be stuck...).
One thing i forgot to ask was, is it possible to swap my dad's old iPhone 5 back (which was unlocked by Sprint) and then just wait out the 90 days until they decide to unlock the g3? Or does the g3 have to stay activated through out the 90 day period? I ask because then I would have to leave this g3 here in the States (i used my fathers upgrade, was planning on switching his iPhone 5 back to the active account after getting this g3 internationally unlocked). Any insight on that matter would be appreciated.
Hoping there may be some break through on sim unlock before the 8th of September via rooting would hate to leave this phone behind (btw I am an international medical student hence the reason for needing it unlocked, just have one more year of school left).
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Update: Got a call from Sprint this morning, they apologized for putting me through the hassle i mentioned in my earlier post and went ahead and unlocked my device. Guess there's hope for Sprint after all. I still maintain that the customer service reps are not very helpful at all though Or maybe they just don't have the power to over ride certain things who knows.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
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Jocelyn said:
No Sprint root yet, but I'll PM you about the request once this is possible.
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There is the way for root LS990 in the link below. Please help to find a folder name 'carrier' in the root folder and catch it out if it exist. Thank you very much.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
hetaldp said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776198
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Hetal bhai, that method doesn't work on ZV4. Or has it been sorted.
Also your thoughts on whether the same method of unlocking will work as the one on G2.
varunrs said:
Hetal bhai, that method doesn't work on ZV4. Or has it been sorted.
Also your thoughts on whether the same method of unlocking will work as the one on G2.
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My G3 will land soon ! Wil update
did the reverse unlock work for G3 ?
Waiting if someone who has got his phone unlocked from Sprint, root their phone and grab a couple of files for me to check if the unlock is possible on G3. Please PM me if someone has root on their unlocked phone.
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varunrs said:
Waiting if someone who has got his phone unlocked from Sprint, root their phone and grab a couple of files for me to check if the unlock is possible on G3. Please PM me if someone has root on their unlocked phone.
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Have you already?
There are a couple of people at the Forum to unlock phones.
I think they're are some Cloudyfa Roms for the G3. That ROM unlocks your phone out of the box. Or you can try flashing an aosp ROM. Then dialing *#*#4636#*#* and switch the GSM only. It works on the g2. Not sure about the G3 but it's worth a shot. This also works for domestic use in the the US.
Hello:
I have a note 4 from sprint and needs to be unlocked to be used with a different Carrier
Can you please advise how to be able to do this ? additionally how can remove the sprint start up and sprint apps ?
ali.sulaiman1980 said:
Hello:
I have a note 4 from sprint and needs to be unlocked to be used with a different Carrier
Can you please advise how to be able to do this ? additionally how can remove the sprint start up and sprint apps ?
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on what carrier you are planing to use it? You cannot use sprint Galaxy note 4 on domestic GSM carriers like AT&T, T-mobile and their MVNOs (Straighttalk , etc). The phone can be unlocked for international GSM use (voice and 3G only, not LTE). Internationla unlock can be done officially through Sprint or unofficially via app in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...print-samsung-unlocker-unlock-sprint-t2928250
My question is how did you come across a Sprint Note 4? Did you not do your homework before acquiring the Sprint Note 4? Maybe you somehow got the phone for free? Why would somebody actually pay for a nice phone (released only a month or so ago) without knowing if it will work on a completely different network/carrier... then turn around and look for help on how to activate it on a GSM carrier? This makes no sense to me.
Im curious too.
Can a Sprint phone be unlocked and set up for use on ANY other carrier in the USA,
ie: Verizon?
No no no
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I am pretty sure that if the phone had a clean ESN that you can activate it on Ting Mobile. I have also saw a thread where someone had flashed a T-Mobile Rom to the Sprint note 4 but they where not getting LTE of course I'm sure in time someone will come out with something stable.
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My question is how did you come across a Sprint Note 4? Did you not do your homework before acquiring the Sprint Note 4? Maybe you somehow got the phone for free? Why would somebody actually pay for a nice phone (released only a month or so ago) without knowing if it will work on a completely different network/carrier... then turn around and look for help on how to activate it on a GSM carrier? This makes no sense to me.
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Off topic here.
I came up for upgrade in June. I was gonna go Nexus 5 and then the Nexus 6 rumors started to fly. So I waited and along came the Note 4. After much research I ended up with arguably the best phone on the planet. Imo it is.
Unlock Code
I am in Canada, got this as xmas gift from my father in law
You can root and try Galaxy Tools 4 root users https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idone.galaxymenu
Or you can use this app from the S5 thread you don't need root with this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2928250
Hope this helps a little
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sliverr7x said:
No no no
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So...Sprint phones can ONLY be used on Sprint carrier here is the good 'ol U,S of A???..
if unlocked, then another Sprint user can use it.. but other carriers?? correct???
Once Sprint, Always Sprint???
thanks...
jimmbomb said:
So...Sprint phones can ONLY be used on Sprint carrier here is the good 'ol U,S of A???..
if unlocked, then another Sprint user can use it.. but other carriers?? correct???
Once Sprint, Always Sprint???
thanks...
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Which question would you like answered?
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Which question would you like answered?
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How about you answer what you can. Starbucks
see. I just answered your question,
so take a stab at answering too...
even if its a wrong answer, id like to hear .
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jimmbomb said:
So...Sprint phones can ONLY be used on Sprint carrier here is the good 'ol U,S of A???..
if unlocked, then another Sprint user can use it.. but other carriers?? correct???
Once Sprint, Always Sprint???
thanks...
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1. No
2. Customers can switch devices by calling on a different phone to CS or going into store and switch devices, no unlocking necessary.
3. Just switch Sim cards and edit and tweak where necessary or pay someone if you dont know how.
4. Correct, but no unlocking necessary.
5. That depends on the person.
Thank you for your answers
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No no no
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Yes yes yes it can be used with other carriers in the USA. Are people forgetting about flashing of modems and firmware. What decade are we in 1960? Our maybe 1950 when phone were still two way radios. Remember sprint can't stop everything Samsung does in making their phone. Ask the right questions to right people get right answer. If someone in XDA hasn't figured it out yet just wait & keep on looking. XDA is also not the only place to look for answers to everything Samsung, sometimes Samsung is were to look or Samsung blogs. All I hear is everyone that talks about Samsung first thing everyone says is it CAN'T be done. When are the tech, crackers, & hackers of this world going to stop saying everything is impossible & realize we are the ones that make everything possible. If we are going to do that why do we become techs or crackers or hackers or even developers in the every first place?.... LET'S STOP PUTTING LIMITS ON OU OURSELVES & SHOW SPRING WHAT WE CAN DO! Sprint is not GODZ. We created what sprint & Every carrier in the world uses to try to put limitations one everyone with. Are we going to let the carriers use or phones against us or are we going to use them the way the phone manufactures wanted the phones to be used ( without restrictions of the carriers of the world.)
after unlocking your sprint device you can only use it with carriers outside the USA. If you are planning to use it with local sim cards after unlocking like at&t and t-mobile (gsm) then you cannot.
rscooldesire said:
after unlocking your sprint device you can only use it with carriers outside the USA. If you are planning to use it with local sim cards after unlocking like at&t and t-mobile (gsm) then you cannot.
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Umm if its not under payments u can
Yep once the phone is paid for per new laws that went active in Feb or March if you ask the carrier to domestic unlock your phone they are required to do it by law. Some models this will not be possible but the note 4 should. I think the carriers have a grace period to make this available. Not sure how long. I could quote the legislation but Id have to search for it.
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B to the S. If you can unlock a 720t a note 4 can be unlocked!! Period!! It picks up signal just no antenna for that signal because the phone antenna is tuned in the wrong station or radius degree. I think if the people who can unlock 720t s can try the same methods with busy box or Verizon modems. Like guy said earlier " Si se puede"!! It can be done!! Just need to tweak frequency angles and remove face security options a little.
By law you can have it unlocked for a limited time, but that will not make the LTE radio magically work on your carriers band unless they support the same band. Or unless you know someone who can JTAG flash the radio to another carrier as well you will not be able to use the LTE/DATA band on a carrier that does not support the frequency. This is nothing something that can be done over USB or by a new kernel. This will have to be done with JTAG and by someone who has access to the various carriers radio firmware which is tightly guarded. So basically you will be using a Note 4 on 3G only. Might as well just sign up with SPRINT then, you will get the same service speed.
I'm using t-mobile HTC 10 around a week, but want switch to AT&T now as the AT&Ts 4g internet connection is faster in my area. To my surprise not so many services can unlock this phone at this moment (maybe because the phone just came on market, hard locked or smth). found some services where htc 10 is supported. Just want to ask- is anyone used these services?
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eldar4uk said:
I'm using t-mobile HTC 10 around a week, but want switch to AT&T now as the AT&Ts 4g internet connection is faster in my area. To my surprise not so many services can unlock this phone at this moment (maybe because the phone just came on market, hard locked or smth). found some services where htc 10 is supported. Just want to ask- is anyone used these services?
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Why not take it back and get the unlocked version?
Superguy said:
Why not take it back and get the unlocked version?
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Upfront cost
I wonder if someone can come up with a SIM Unlock like this for the M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/sim-unlock-method-t3143333
Tikerz said:
I wonder if someone can come up with a SIM Unlock like this for the M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/sim-unlock-method-t3143333
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just tried and not worked for my device
I heard that all super new phones are hard locked (locked with a higher level of encryption), so that's why so difficult to unlock at this moment(
PunishedSnake said:
Upfront cost
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PayPal credit, 12 months same as cash?
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Try simdoctor.com very reliable... Pick unlock via "device unlock" app
PunishedSnake said:
Upfront cost
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Once you cancel T-Mobile you'll need to pay the balance on your phone.
entropism said:
Once you cancel T-Mobile you'll need to pay the balance on your phone.
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Yup
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Superguy said:
PayPal credit, 12 months same as cash?
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Awesome dude!
Tikerz said:
I wonder if someone can come up with a SIM Unlock like this for the M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/sim-unlock-method-t3143333
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That's me . I've ordered a HTC 10 and will be here soon. Anyone interested in starting on a sim unlock before than. Please PM me
I am legit. Check out my work for M9 and Desire 626 sim unlock method. Plus I need this to work as the T-Mobile variant I am getting is not in their database (so no unlock app).
Thanks
@stifilz is probably the best thing that happened to the HTC M9. He sorted my sim issues on the Sprint M9 within minutes, couple of times. Helped countless others too!
Hi @stifilz, I back on HTC, this time with T-Mo HTC 10. It seems unlocked because my sim is working perfectly fine, 4g lte and all. I'm thinking of getting s-off and flashing US Unlocked RUU, just scared I might lose the sim unlock.
stifilz said:
That's me . I've ordered a HTC 10 and will be here soon. Anyone interested in starting on a sim unlock before than. Please PM me
I am legit. Check out my work for M9 and Desire 626 sim unlock method. Plus I need this to work as the T-Mobile variant I am getting is not in their database (so no unlock app).
Thanks
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rdasante said:
@stifilz is probably the best thing that happened to the HTC M9. He sorted my sim issues on the Sprint M9 within minutes, couple of times. Helped countless others too!
Hi @stifilz, I back on HTC, this time with T-Mo HTC 10. It seems unlocked because my sim is working perfectly fine, 4g lte and all. I'm thinking of getting s-off and flashing US Unlocked RUU, just scared I might lose the sim unlock.
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Mine was T-Mobile and I have converted to US no problem. My unlock was a physical unlock though.... not the tmobile APP one... Not sure how you will get on there, sorry.
stifilz said:
Mine was T-Mobile and I have converted to US no problem. My unlock was a physical unlock though.... not the tmobile APP one... Not sure how you will get on there, sorry.
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A few questions:
1. I read somewhere that when you flash the US Unlocked RUU during setup you're asked to pick a network. Was there anything like that for you? What did you do if there was?
2. How did you do the physical unlock and how much did it cost?
3. When I bought my phone from the guy I just popped in my sim and it works. The T-Mo unlock app is still in my apps but I've decided not to touch it. How can I tell if mine is physical unlock?
Thanks!
rdasante said:
A few questions:
1. I read somewhere that when you flash the US Unlocked RUU during setup you're asked to pick a network. Was there anything like that for you? What did you do if there was?
2. How did you do the physical unlock and how much did it cost?
3. When I bought my phone from the guy I just popped in my sim and it works. The T-Mo unlock app is still in my apps but I've decided not to touch it. How can I tell if mine is physical unlock?
Thanks!
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A physical unlock involves plugging the tool into it. You would need to buy that tool. Just try it. Worst case you SHOULD be able to flash T-Mobile and use the unlock app again. PM me if you need S-off
stifilz said:
A physical unlock involves plugging the tool into it. You would need to buy that tool. Just try it. Worst case you SHOULD be able to flash T-Mobile and use the unlock app again. PM me if you need S-off
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Will do!
Thanks
$2 sim unlock
I used this service and got an unlock code in 3 minutes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221380473461
eldar4uk said:
I'm using t-mobile HTC 10 around a week, but want switch to AT&T now as the AT&Ts 4g internet connection is faster in my area. To my surprise not so many services can unlock this phone at this moment (maybe because the phone just came on market, hard locked or smth). found some services where htc 10 is supported. Just want to ask- is anyone used these services?
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Not sure of your status with this but DO NOT use htcunlockingservice.com. It was $12 to begin with, then I was informed I'd need to pay an additional $12 bc the device was hard locked. I did, they notified me they got an unlock code from Sprint server but it did not work. Site says 100% money back guarantee but thats proving as much of a pain as dealing with Sprint customer service.
Hunterhee said:
Not sure of your status with this but DO NOT use htcunlockingservice.com. It was $12 to begin with, then I was informed I'd need to pay an additional $12 bc the device was hard locked. I did, they notified me they got an unlock code from Sprint server but it did not work. Site says 100% money back guarantee but thats proving as much of a pain as dealing with Sprint customer service.
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Sprint unlock is not done by code. It is not a GSM phone. It is CDMA/GSM so it is unlocked different. Search xda HTC Sprint NV unlock
stifilz said:
Sprint unlock is not done by code. It is not a GSM phone. It is CDMA/GSM so it is unlocked different. Search xda HTC Sprint NV unlock
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I unlocked it myself using the basic flasher and NV tools, I was just relaying what they were telling me and the horrible experience of dealing with them so that it may save someone else the headache lol.
Help!
Hy all! I need help! I have NCK code but not working.
After entering the PIN code you will not ask for the NCK code. The phone starts. And no network. I do not know to write the code.Network Locked. Please help me! Software version 1.95.771.3 ,HTC 10 , 3AT :crying: