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[Q] Unlock Galaxy Nexus?

Hi any news of unlockin sim carriers in uk? Any1 used sgs2 unlock tool from this website? it was awsome so something like that?
i have o2 just bought want to run orange sim card.
and yes i dont want to pay 20 quid or even 15 to any website thanks rather i would donte to the devs ;D

The Nexus line of phones come unlocked

Dark lord me said:
The Nexus line of phones come unlocked
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tell it my phone...locked to 3(three)

Dark lord me said:
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Nexus phones do not come sim unlocked they can be locked by the carriers and most of them do.
muddassar001 said:
Hi any news of unlockin sim carriers in uk? Any1 used sgs2 unlock tool from this website? it was awsome so something like that?
i have o2 just bought want to run orange sim card.
and yes i dont want to pay 20 quid or even 15 to any website thanks rather i would donte to the devs ;D
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There is currently no 'free' way of sim unlocking your device if you hang around long enough someone may write a program to do it but you may be waiting a while. Quite a few members have stated the unlock code can be obtained over ebay within 2 hours for around £9 which is a good price. You could also contact your carrier and tell them you want to take your phone abroad and use a different sim card in it while you are away to save costs. Sometimes they will unlock it for free.
Mark.

JohnnyTrue said:
tell it my phone...locked to 3(three)
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I read something on twitter from three uk which said only their first batch of gn were unlocked and all others will be carrier locked. Three charge to unlock their phones whether still in contract with them or not.
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My one is locked to o2
well my one is locked it says something to enter password and its on o2 who never give out their phone as unlocked well thanks for telling me about ebay its cheap but still i want to suport any dev out here as i did when i had galaxy s2 and had a very easy way to unlock it... well then m gna try ebay

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well my one is locked it says something to enter password and its on o2 who never give out their phone as unlocked well thanks for telling me about ebay its cheap but still i want to suport any dev out here as i did when i had galaxy s2 and had a very easy way to unlock it... well then m gna try ebay
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UPDATE:got my phone unlocked in no time from ebay for just £8.75 thats reasonable. some named theunlockguru

muddassar001 said:
UPDATE:got my phone unlocked in no time from ebay for just £8.75 thats reasonable. some named theunlockguru
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Nice job and good price
Mark.

muddassar001 said:
UPDATE:got my phone unlocked in no time from ebay for just £8.75 thats reasonable. some named theunlockguru
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Could you tell us how to, please? THank you.

Its from ebay
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Could you tell us how to, please? THank you.
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goto ebay.co.uk and search unlock galaxy nexus and there would be two people having the code one with £8.75 price and other with £8.95 i think i used £8.75 one with the store name theunlockguru and it was perfect it just only took 10 mins and got my code hope that helps

muddassar001 said:
well my one is locked it says something to enter password and its on o2 who never give out their phone as unlocked well thanks for telling me about ebay its cheap but still i want to suport any dev out here as i did when i had galaxy s2 and had a very easy way to unlock it... well then m gna try ebay
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got mine unlocked from o2 for free, filled in a form on their site and they emailed me the unlock code

just bought a SIM unlock code from here for £5
instant delivery, works perfectly. awesome

a warning about sim unlock: I got my nexus today from vodafone spain and as expected it was locked. I got an unlock code from ebay and it worked like a charm.
But, I like to play with new phones first, then restore defaults and set everything up the way I want it. The thing is, the galaxy nexus doesn't remember the network unlock code between factory resets, at least mine doesn't (yakju, came with ITL41F).
The codes work, but you may need yours again, so don't throw the number away

any code for three? im waiting the three to give me the code, about 2 weeks now

Hello Mark, is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus an universal phone? Can I use the unlocked version with LTE carriers in the future? I am in US and Verizon is the only LTE carrier I was wondering about using T-Mobile (HSPS technology) or wait for Sprint (my current carrier). I live in USA but I am thinking about moving to Japan so I wonder if I should just wait and maybe I will need to get one in Japan with one of their carriers... Also I love the forums and it is all great, but is there an IRC room for this questions as well?
Thank you in advance,

jairu said:
Hello Mark, is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus an universal phone? Can I use the unlocked version with LTE carriers in the future? I am in US and Verizon is the only LTE carrier I was wondering about using T-Mobile (HSPS technology) or wait for Sprint (my current carrier). I live in USA but I am thinking about moving to Japan so I wonder if I should just wait and maybe I will need to get one in Japan with one of their carriers... Also I love the forums and it is all great, but is there an IRC room for this questions as well?
Thank you in advance,
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IRC channel, freenode @ #gn - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20396301
The GSM version can be purchased unlocked and used on any GSM carrier with their supplied SIM card. The GSM frequencies are listed for the Galaxy Nexus and they cover the majority of GSM international and US domestic carriers.
The LTE version, as far as we've heard, is only for Verizon in the US. Not sure what LTE technologies other carriers in other countries are using.
If you're interested in having an international capable version of the deivce, the GSM version is currently your best option.
Hope that helps!

Hi,
I would also like to purchase such a code, but how ist it with OTA updates? Still avialable?
How would it be if I later root my phone and put on a custom rom? Will it be still unlocked.
or
cant I just put on a custom rom, to sim-unlock the phone and save those costs?
Sorry for the noob questions.
Thanks

abcls said:
Hi,
I would also like to purchase such a code, but how ist it with OTA updates? Still avialable?
How would it be if I later root my phone and put on a custom rom? Will it be still unlocked.
or
cant I just put on a custom rom, to sim-unlock the phone and save those costs?
Sorry for the noob questions.
Thanks
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Custom Roms cannot sim unlock your phone as it isnt part of the system.
Flashing an OTA update or a custom rom will not affect your phone if you have sim unlocked it with a code.
MArk.

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
I have contacted my carrier (A1 Austria) and complained about the simlock. To make a long story short, they finally gave me the simunlock pin.
But recently I unlocked the bootlader and the unlock was wiped so I needed to reenter the pin. After I reflashed the original rom (back to stock) the sim was locked again.
And the most strange thing happened today. I just restarted the phone today (as every day) and the sim was locked again. So reentered the pin to unlock.
My question now, can it be that the simumlock pin they have provided me is not correctly working or is this a normal behaviour or a bug?
Br, Avi
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That appears to be normal behaviour.

japan amazon galaxy nexus just US314, anyone know how to unlock the sim card

http://www.amazon.co.jp/docomo-SC-0...OHHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331565064&sr=8-1
it is very cheap
can it unlock the sim card?

Probably want to stay away from docomo branded stuff.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.

ygvuhb said:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/docomo-SC-0...OHHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331565064&sr=8-1
it is very cheap
can it unlock the sim card?
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I don't think there's been a sim unlock yet otherwise that's a hell of a deal.
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WHOA. That's cheap.
This and this might be helpful.

vincom2 said:
WHOA. That's cheap.
This and this might be helpful.
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i find this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352898&page=8
& this
http://translate.google.com/transla...com/forum/redirect.php?tid=7861&goto=lastpost
need comfirm is it work or not

Notice:
Written in this link.
"This product can not be delivered outside of Japan."
Use transfer services or request to send for Japanese friend
If you need unlock the sim card, there are two ways.
1. Go to carrier service shop (called as "docomo shop") in Japan, and you can unlock. Cost 3,150 Japanese Yen(About 40$).
2. Or...Use unlock merchant like "Cell Unlocker .net".

neko_daisuki said:
Notice:
Written in this link.
"This product can not be delivered outside of Japan."
Use transfer services or request to send for Japanese friend
If you need unlock the sim card, there are two ways.
1. Go to carrier service shop (called as "docomo shop") in Japan, and you can unlock. Cost 3,150 Japanese Yen(About 40$).
2. Or...Use unlock merchant like "Cell Unlocker .net".
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If I'm not wrong, the SC-04D's sim unlock status is overwritten every time you flash a new rom right? So it would be better to use a method that actually got you the unlock code...

vincom2 said:
If I'm not wrong, the SC-04D's sim unlock status is overwritten every time you flash a new rom right? So it would be better to use a method that actually got you the unlock code...
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Unlock status will be kept permanently even if flash a new rom. (except explicitly lock again)
It is separate action between "SIM unlock" and "Flashing ROM".

I guess with a price that low sales are extremely poor in Japan?

neko_daisuki said:
Unlock status will be kept permanently even if flash a new rom. (except explicitly lock again)
It is separate action between "SIM unlock" and "Flashing ROM".
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This is incorrect for the SC-04D. It should be the case, but the lock state is apparently saved in /data because the phone does indeed get relocked with not only a new ROM flash but also with a factory reset.
And I've since found out that the Docomo shop that provided those unlock codes was reprimanded by Docomo corporate. It would seem that Docomo is worried about the salt being figured out. But, since the after market codes work for the SC-04D, that isn't a problem.
After market codes do not work for other handsets like the Docomo-branded Galaxy SII, so there is a unique salt in that case. unlock state on these other handsets persists though wiped of /data, though.

There's an app directly in this forum titled "Domoco sim unlock." Simple one button unlock and lock app.

While we are on the subject of Japanese phones, does anyone know how to download or purchase japanese apps/games that are restricted on the market by carrier??
I was pretty pissed when capcom released the free game gyakuten saiban (phoenix wright) to the android market but restricted it to certain models tied to certain japanese carriers.
I can download japanese apps if they are only country restricted but once carrier restriction comes into play, I get sad..
Anyone knows a way to overcome this? And don't get me started on third party japanese app markets that require you to have a real docomo/au/kddi account.. (Final Fantasy 3 anyone?)

anton2009 said:
There's an app directly in this forum titled "Domoco sim unlock." Simple one button unlock and lock app.
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is it a permanent unlock
the old method for japan galaxy nexus need reunlock
after flash another rom

softbanksucks said:
This is incorrect for the SC-04D. It should be the case, but the lock state is apparently saved in /data because the phone does indeed get relocked with not only a new ROM flash but also with a factory reset.
And I've since found out that the Docomo shop that provided those unlock codes was reprimanded by Docomo corporate. It would seem that Docomo is worried about the salt being figured out. But, since the after market codes work for the SC-04D, that isn't a problem.
After market codes do not work for other handsets like the Docomo-branded Galaxy SII, so there is a unique salt in that case. unlock state on these other handsets persists though wiped of /data, though.
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ARE YOU SAYING THAT IF I FACTORY RESET MY NEXUS ITL GET SIMLOCKED? O.O i bought two while i was in japan from docomo. cancelled the contract total cost with unlock of 3150yen came to 230$ which is dirt cheap

it is very cheap
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My gf's brother in China just got 2 of those cheap GN's from Japan, he unlocked them with some Chinese software (translated as "kill Docomo", lol...), first he upgraded ICS to 4.0.2... that's all I know so far. One Nexus is now mine

I paid $30 to get the code from one of the online cell unlocker sites and I have my code permanently now. A factory wipe will reset my lock. DoCoMo even tells you that if you pay them to unlock it. Difference is, they won't give you the code. There is an app out there something like "**** Docomo" that I found right after I paid my $30 that does temp unlocks (like mine is now) or permenant unlocks, but I think it changes you IMEI to do that, and we can't do that here. DoCoMo white lists IMEI's of phones they've sold and if you aren't on it, you have to use a more expensive APN. Not a problem for a SC-04d in the states though.

Prices for the Japanese version of the phone have been dropping like crazy on Chinese online stores and I've been tempted but very suspicious. Could the unlock issue be the sole reason for the price drop or are there any hardware issues with the Japanese version?

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I guess with a price that low sales are extremely poor in Japan?
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Phones in Japan (just phones) are generally VERY CHEAP compared to the rest of the world. But unlocking it may be problematic.
Correct me if I was wrong but the so-called unlocking service in Japan only does temporary unlock, meaning if you flashed a new ROM, it's locked again.

MilkPudding said:
Phones in Japan (just phones) are generally VERY CHEAP compared to the rest of the world. But unlocking it may be problematic.
Correct me if I was wrong but the so-called unlocking service in Japan only does temporary unlock, meaning if you flashed a new ROM, it's locked again.
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The one docomo does, yes, and as I said they won't tell you the code so if you reflash the phone you have to go back to them to get it unlocked again (for free). That is why I paid for a code online; so i can always re-unlock it myself. I wish I would have seen the ****docomo apk earlier. Then I would have just used that when I travel, but oh well, its only $30.
I am dying to know where all these cheap japanese phones are though. In the 7 years I have been here I have only known the opposite to be true. It seems japan is always a little behind and a little (or a lot) more expensive. Pre smart phones, yeah, you might be right. Not now though.

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The one docomo does, yes, and as I said they won't tell you the code so if you reflash the phone you have to go back to them to get it unlocked again (for free). That is why I paid for a code online; so i can always re-unlock it myself. I wish I would have seen the ****docomo apk earlier. Then I would have just used that when I travel, but oh well, its only $30.
I am dying to know where all these cheap japanese phones are though. In the 7 years I have been here I have only known the opposite to be true. It seems japan is always a little behind and a little (or a lot) more expensive. Pre smart phones, yeah, you might be right. Not now though.
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hi the SC-04D only support UMTS800 & UMTS2100
the original Galaxy Nexus support UMTS850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
they get totally different 3g network chip
Is only docomo using that 800mhz network?
or only japan use 800mhz?

[Q] Selling Note 2 - What to do with Unlock Code?

I recently paid off my Note II in full and I am ready to sell it. I am a bit confused about the unlocking process, so I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
I've put the unlock code request in with T-Mobile. Once I receive the e-mail with the code, what do I do with it if I want to sell the device? Do I put it up on Ebay and say "Comes with unlock code", or is there a way I can unlock it myself to sell?
I ask this, because from what I see, I have to put a different carrier's SIM in the phone to unlock it. Since I only use T-Mobile, I don't have another SIM. I looked on Ebay and I see a lot of TMobile Note 2's that already come unlocked, so I guess I am wondering how I can offer a pre-unlocked phone without manually shipping them the code to do it themselves. I don't want to have any questions about me trying to cheat any buyer.
Any tips would be appreciated. Search function is down, or else I would have used that first.
Or should I not worry about it at all and let the buyer deal with the unlocking? The phone has zero account issues.

craighwk said:
I recently paid off my Note II in full and I am ready to sell it. I am a bit confused about the unlocking process, so I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction.
I've put the unlock code request in with T-Mobile. Once I receive the e-mail with the code, what do I do with it if I want to sell the device? Do I put it up on Ebay and say "Comes with unlock code", or is there a way I can unlock it myself to sell?
I ask this, because from what I see, I have to put a different carrier's SIM in the phone to unlock it. Since I only use T-Mobile, I don't have another SIM. I looked on Ebay and I see a lot of TMobile Note 2's that already come unlocked, so I guess I am wondering how I can offer a pre-unlocked phone without manually shipping them the code to do it themselves. I don't want to have any questions about me trying to cheat any buyer.
Any tips would be appreciated. Search function is down, or else I would have used that first.
Or should I not worry about it at all and let the buyer deal with the unlocking? The phone has zero account issues.
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Get a friends sim card and unlock the phone. Take a screen shot of it working with att and tmo and post both pics so the buyer is reassured that its actually unlocked. Once u unlock it, put ur tmo sim back in. It should work fine.
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So the unlock isn't restricted to the SIM? Once it's unlocked, it's then free and clear to use any sim you throw at it without needing the code?

craighwk said:
So the unlock isn't restricted to the SIM? Once it's unlocked, it's then free and clear to use any sim you throw at it without needing the code?
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An IMEI unlock is permanent , similar to buying a " factory unlocked" device. Once its complete find a friend with a SimpleMobile ot ATT micro sim and take photos of the phone on both carriers and list it for sale.

Awesome. Thanks for the help!

Multiple brands unlocked without code

Initially asked about M9s, but now I have a sony and samsung that have been carrier unlocked without a code. Carriers say the code should be needed, but 6 separate andriod phones have been unlocked ( were locked when new ). Still no explanation of "***,144***" code.
Any thoughts on how this might be possible? Aside from an alternate personality that knows how to hack.

squidstings said:
Initially asked about M9s, but now I have a sony and samsung that have been carrier unlocked without a code. Carriers say the code should be needed, but 6 separate andriod phones have been unlocked ( were locked when new ). Still no explanation of "***,144***" code.
Any thoughts on how this might be possible? Aside from an alternate personality that knows how to hack.
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Probably leaked universal unlock code, to save carriers the time when unlocking, they probably only generate unique codes (that you pay for) when you want to unlock the phone yourself.
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theharshnemesis said:
Probably leaked universal unlock code, to save carriers the time when unlocking, they probably only generate unique codes (that you pay for) when you want to unlock the phone yourself.
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I agree (you're the 1st to even suggest that) about the code. dont knowhow to include " , ". Can't find it on the M9 the code was left on.
but phones (Samsung, Sony and HTC... different secret codes?) I'm finding unlocked were dead and packed for years. Only to get the free code from carrier then to find it not even locked any more. My daughter's M9 did require a code but the 2 still in this house, didn't 2 months later. Back, way before legislation banning sim locks took effect. Rogers charged for codes even when contract was complete and up to date.
Just a question thats really bugging me.

SOLVED!
Apparently the sim carrier lock is a completely external (to the phone) system.
However, carriers will provide lock codes, but not tell you that it's not needed. In Canada anyways!
Thanks for all the feedback!

Sprint carrier locked bootloader is driving me nuts

So much I want to root my Pixel 3a but OEM unlocking is greyed out because it is carrier locked. I owe $250 to Sprint to pay it off. Would they allow it to be unlocked once it's payed? Or will I need to make up some excuse why I need it unlocked besides saying I want to root it?
Any help is appreciated, thanks

Gregbmil1 said:
So much I want to root my Pixel 3a but OEM unlocking is greyed out because it is carrier locked. I owe $250 to Sprint to pay it off. Would they allow it to be unlocked once it's payed? Or will I need to make up some excuse why I need it unlocked besides saying I want to root it?
Any help is appreciated, thanks
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My friend, it's killing me too, thinking of starting a bounty to get a work around...I just got my phone and from what I gather, once it's paid off, they will carrier unlock it and that should allow the bootloader to be unlocked as well
Would anyone be willing to throw in on a bounty to get someone to unlock it?

BakedTator said:
My friend, it's killing me too, thinking of starting a bounty to get a work around...I just got my phone and from what I gather, once it's paid off, they will carrier unlock it and that should allow the bootloader to be unlocked as well
Would anyone be willing to throw in on a bounty to get someone to unlock it?
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I highly doubt sim unlocking a phone would allow the bootloader to be unlocked. For example the Verizon Pixel 2 XL is sim unlocked out of the box, but the bootloader to this day is locked.
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Gregbmil1 said:
So much I want to root my Pixel 3a but OEM unlocking is greyed out because it is carrier locked. I owe $250 to Sprint to pay it off. Would they allow it to be unlocked once it's payed? Or will I need to make up some excuse why I need it unlocked besides saying I want to root it?
Any help is appreciated, thanks
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You can always ask to have it sim unlocked before it is payed off. The longer you have had their service, the more likely they may be to unlock it. Once it is payed off, they should unlock it for you.
Once it is sim card unlocked, the bootloader unlock button will start working.
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I highly doubt sim unlocking a phone would allow the bootloader to be unlocked. For example the Verizon Pixel 2 XL is sim unlocked out of the box, but the bootloader to this day is locked.
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That because you have a Verizon phone. It's the only US carrier that bootlocks the Pixel phones.

You live in the Cleveland area(from your profile), so can you tell them you need a sim unlock because you got a job across the lake in Canada and want to use a Canadian carrier to cut down on costs - or even say your new(fake) employer has a work sim for you to use? It's a practical and believable excuse as people do commute across the border regularly for work.
& if the sim unlock gets you the OEM unlock option - BOOM: you're all set.
*It's just a little white lie to a giant corporation that lies to consumers all the time(sprint has the best service? my a**). You've got nothing to lose, so why not try?

Bob nesta said:
You live in the Cleveland area(from your profile), so can you tell them you need a sim unlock because you got a job across the lake in Canada and want to use a Canadian carrier to cut down on costs - or even say your new(fake) employer has a work sim for you to use? It's a practical and believable excuse as people do commute across the border regularly for work.
& if the sim unlock gets you the OEM unlock option - BOOM: you're all set.
*It's just a little white lie to a giant corporation that lies to consumers all the time(sprint has the best service? my a**). You've got nothing to lose, so why not try?
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Would saying I am going to visit Canada work?

Bob nesta said:
You live in the Cleveland area(from your profile), so can you tell them you need a sim unlock because you got a job across the lake in Canada and want to use a Canadian carrier to cut down on costs - or even say your new(fake) employer has a work sim for you to use? It's a practical and believable excuse as people do commute across the border regularly for work.
& if the sim unlock gets you the OEM unlock option - BOOM: you're all set.
*It's just a little white lie to a giant corporation that lies to consumers all the time(sprint has the best service? my a**). You've got nothing to lose, so why not try?
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I called and said I will be visiting Canada soon. Sprint said I will have no problems using my phone out there, lol. I will have roaming charges is all. Then he tried upgrading my plan, lol.
I'll say I'm going to Australia for a while. If that don't work I will straight up ask what's a guy gotta do to get that bootloader unlocked:laugh:. I'm worried that paying it off still won't unlock it

Gregbmil1 said:
I called and said I will be visiting Canada soon. Sprint said I will have no problems using my phone out there, lol. I will have roaming charges is all. Then he tried upgrading my plan, lol.
I'll say I'm going to Australia for a while. If that don't work I will straight up ask what's a guy gotta do to get that bootloader unlocked:laugh:. I'm worried that paying it off still won't unlock it
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Maaaan... I guess my little plan failed then. Sorry to hear that. But it was worth a shot.
And I'm curious about the unlock after you pay it off too, but I have heard in the past on some devices Sprint does give you OEM unlock once it's fully paid for. Verizon is the main carrier where you are stuck no matter what...paid off or not.
I wish the you best & hope you find a solution sooner rather than later.:fingers-crossed:

Bob nesta said:
Maaaan... I guess my little plan failed then. Sorry to hear that. But it was worth a shot.
And I'm curious about the unlock after you pay it off too, but I have heard in the past on some devices Sprint does give you OEM unlock once it's fully paid for. Verizon is the main carrier where you are stuck no matter what...paid off or not.
I wish the you best & hope you find a solution sooner rather than later.:fingers-crossed:
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I called and straight asked what I need to do to enable OEM unlocking. She said all I need to do is pay it off and it will be no problem no matter the reason I want it unlocked. Sadly I have to wait at least 2 weeks before I can do that

Gregbmil1 said:
I called and straight asked what I need to do to enable OEM unlocking. She said all I need to do is pay it off and it will be no problem no matter the reason I want it unlocked. Sadly I have to wait at least 2 weeks before I can do that
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It's been 2 weeks... any status update? I can't seem to find anyone who has actually gotten the sim unlock and the bootloader unlocked with it, all people saying that is how it is, but nobody saying they did it.
Thanks,

Strawboy said:
any status update? I can't seem to find anyone who has actually gotten the sim unlock and the bootloader unlocked with it, all people saying that is how it is, but nobody saying they did it.
Thanks,
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Not sure what you mean. As long as we aren't talking about Verizon, there are plenty of people that have gotten their phones unlocked from the carriers and then had the bootloader unlock work. Google has simply tied the bootloader unlock to the SIM lock which makes sense because if you could bootloader unlock the phone, I'm sure there would be a way to SIM unlock it. There isn't anything special that Sprint needs to do other than SIM unlock the phone - the phone will automatically allow bootloader unlocking once the phone is SIM unlocked.
The Verizon models should be considered bootloader locked forever. There were some reports that people have been able to bootloader unlock the Verizon model, but I would chalk that up to early errors on Verizon's part vs a change in their company's policy.
If you are looking for a way to get Sprint to SIM unlock the phone, then that is another issue. Obviously the company policy is to only unlock phones that have been paid off unless there are special circumstance (ie you are traveling out of the country). I will say that calling the customer service line is the hardest method of getting a phone unlocked. The most success comes from people DM the carrier using Twitter. That must go into a different group and they seem to be much more likely to unlock a phone than the normal call center. But you are always at the mercy of the person handling the request because it is generally an exception to the rule.

sic0048 said:
Not sure what you mean. As long as we aren't talking about Verizon, there are plenty of people that have gotten their phones unlocked from the carriers and then had the bootloader unlock work. Google has simply tied the bootloader unlock to the SIM lock which makes sense because if you could bootloader unlock the phone, I'm sure there would be a way to SIM unlock it. There isn't anything special that Sprint needs to do other than SIM unlock the phone - the phone will automatically allow bootloader unlocking once the phone is SIM unlocked.
The Verizon models should be considered bootloader locked forever. There were some reports that people have been able to bootloader unlock the Verizon model, but I would chalk that up to early errors on Verizon's part vs a change in their company's policy.
If you are looking for a way to get Sprint to SIM unlock the phone, then that is another issue. Obviously the company policy is to only unlock phones that have been paid off unless there are special circumstance (ie you are traveling out of the country). I will say that calling the customer service line is the hardest method of getting a phone unlocked. The most success comes from people DM the carrier using Twitter. That must go into a different group and they seem to be much more likely to unlock a phone than the normal call center. But you are always at the mercy of the person handling the request because it is generally an exception to the rule.
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Wow, this is fantastic, and exactly what I was looking for. I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on buying a 'sprint locked' Pixel 3 XL because I haven't seen anybody who has actually said "Yes, I've done this." Only folks who said stuff like you, but I think I'm gonna go for it. I'm very confident of getting sprint to SIM unlock it.
Thanks again for your help.

Couldn't you just buy a sim unlock code from a service other than your carrier, unlock it and problem solved??