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Galaxy Nexus Successful Unlock (Bought Code)

Hello!
I have an NTT Docomo branded Galaxy Nexus.
Wanted to use a roaming sim so I needed to unlock it.
Checked some sites and finally decided to use the service from this site:
http://samsungimeiunlock.com/
I payed around $32 for the code(depends on which carrier your handset is locked to).
I would have happily donated it to a team who can sim-unlock our phones but I did not have the time to wait since I badly needed to use my roaming sim.
I received the codes in around 8 hrs.
First time using the code worked without problems.
I am not in any way connected to the site I mentioned above.
I just want to help those who are doubting online sites that provide unlock codes.
I guarantee the one I listed above works, and again, I am not in any way connected to the site.
Hope this helps and clears some doubts.
Peace yah all and enjoy your GNs!
P.S. - I unlocked the bootloader, rooted and flashed stock Google ICS 4.0.2 (not Docomo image) prior to inputting the code. Not sure if it would matter though.

If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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of course there is.
unlocked bootloader is not the same as sim-unlocked/sim-free

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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You should Google 2 things and read.
1. "Unlock bootloader"
2. "Unlock sim"
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I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?

Turn off phone, insert foreign SIM, turn on phone, phone will ask for unlock code. 99% of GSM phones are like this.
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hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks

K.AuthoR said:
I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?
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as nxt mentioned, just insert a SIM that isn't from the network your handset is locked to.
it will ask for the unlock code after booting up.

EVOXGSR said:
hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks
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sim-unlocking doesn't change any of your phone's capabilites. it just lets you use other sim cards, including your original one

[Q] what's meant by unlocking the phone ??

what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????

mosta_9741 said:
what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????
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Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks. Eg. If you got a phone off at&t but want to use verizon network then unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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gmaster1 said:
Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks.
unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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so how shall i unlock it?????

There are apps on the market and also guides on you tube just look a little and you can fond anything between YouTube and Google
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mosta_9741 said:
so how shall i unlock it?????
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First you need a sim from another network provider. Once you have it put it in then enter the pin you got given. Its now unlocked. Lastly some networks do work with others so to check if you have an unlocked network already go into call settings and network service (may be called something different on your phone depending on current network) unlocked networks appear with a home sign/any sign that isnt a red cross (again depending on network) or go to a place that unlocks phones. Simplez.
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The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..

Tyfighter said:
The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..
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The pin will come on the paper the sim comes with. If you buy it off a contract it will be unlocked for you as long as you only use the network providers sim that you got the contract off.
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Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.

Tyfighter said:
Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.
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You might (only might) get the pin off them. There should be a default pin set for every sim at the start. All sims coming from the same mobile network provider have one pin.
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SIM Unlock Codes

Do you need a new SIM unlock code every time you change the SIM card?

No it's based on phone
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Teo032 said:
No it's based on phone
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Okay, I am specifically thinking of a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 3. I know from reading that T-Mobile will give out unlock codes but it sounds like they are only one time use codes.

sonwon said:
Okay, I am specifically thinking of a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 3. I know from reading that T-Mobile will give out unlock codes but it sounds like they are only one time use codes.
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Yes, they're one time use. They are for the particular phone that the code is requested for, they can't work on another phone since each phone has a unique code.

A SIM unlock code does not unlock a SIM card. It unlocks the phone to allow that particular phone to use SIM cards from other carriers.
SIM cards are not locked.
Only carrier branded phones are "SIM locked" to their respective carrier.
Once a phone is SIM unlocked the first time it remains SIM unlocked forever - at least it is supposed to stay SIM unlocked forever.
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dayv said:
A SIM unlock code does not unlock a SIM card. It unlocks the phone to allow that particular phone to use SIM cards from other carriers.
SIM cards are not locked.
Only carrier branded phones are "SIM locked" to their respective carrier.
Once a phone is SIM unlocked the first time it remains SIM unlocked forever - at least it is supposed to stay SIM unlocked forever.
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Actually SIM cards are locked. They are encrypted by an encryption key to prevent people from cloning them. Its pretty much impossible to clone a SIM these days. The brute force methods used in the past cause the SIM card to self destruct.
But in the OP's situation, the SIM unlock code, as stated by the quoted text, will unlock the phone to use other SIM cards. But its a one time use as in you only need to unlock the phone ONCE. and it will be unlocked indefinately.

So just to clarify if T-Mobile gives me an unlock code the phone will always be unlocked?

sonwon said:
So just to clarify if T-Mobile gives me an unlock code the phone will always be unlocked?
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Yes. Forever. After unlocking, it will accept any SIM card.
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sonwon said:
Do you need a new SIM unlock code every time you change the SIM card?
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Not necessary.If once you unlock your phone from network lock,then you can use your phone with any GSM network.To unlock your phone visit Unlocking4free.com .Here you need to specify Manufacturer name,Model,Country name and service provider of your phone.Then you can get unlock code.This is reliable and secure.

Here for unlocking instructions, no need to pay.

Still locked after unlock

So i have this i747m from telcel, and went to the company to unlock it. And they said the unlock it and show me with another sim from other mexican company, but when i put another chip from other company (o2 and orange) it still says "sim unlock pin"
Any help with that?

It's been my experience with Telcel Samsung products that you cannot unlock them, at least I have never found a way that worked.
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Are you sure its not asking for the PIN for the sim?

Yes im sure its not the pin of the sim, because first i unlock the sim, then ask for the second network code.
Now an i9300 they unlocked it without problem.

jimchee said:
It's been my experience with Telcel Samsung products that you cannot unlock them, at least I have never found a way that worked.
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If the cellphone its out of contract, the unlock it for free

Maybe it wasn't properly unlocked? The other sim they used is from a company that is not related to Telcel?

EE UK Sim Unlock

Hey guys, the only Pixel phones currently sim unlocked are the UK EE models, has anyone figured a way out to unlock these yet without waiting until contract expires or paying EE

There has been a solution, same as for Verizon bootloader's I believe. Have a look in skipsofts tool thread, you will find the link there ?
Or you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-uk-sim-unlock-t3490134

snowblind2142 said:
There has been a solution, same as for Verizon bootloader's I believe. Have a look in skipsofts tool thread, you will find the link there ��
Or you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-uk-sim-unlock-t3490134
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Not talking about bootloader unlock mate, I'm talking about sim unlock, currently this phone will only accept EE/BT SIM cards.

That's really odd, I got mine on EE and it takes my three sim no problem.

Kombat wombat said:
That's really odd, I got mine on EE and it takes my three sim no problem.
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Just tried mine with an O2 sim and its says that its locked and I need to contact EE, also Google Pixel Sim Lock thats states they are the only network locking the phone right now.

nintendolinky said:
Just tried mine with an O2 sim and its says that its locked and I need to contact EE, also Google Pixel Sim Lock thats states they are the only network locking the phone right now.
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Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.

Kombat wombat said:
Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.
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That would be all well and good but this phone was bought on eBay and the seller won't respond to messages regarding sim unlocking :/

Kombat wombat said:
Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?

nintendolinky said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Bootloader is unlocked.

Kombat wombat said:
Bootloader is unlocked.
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Did your three SIM work before you unlocked. What's weird is it doesn't even ask for an unlock code, just to contact EE

nintendolinky said:
Not talking about bootloader unlock mate, I'm talking about sim unlock, currently this phone will only accept EE/BT SIM cards.
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My bad, miss read
@ your local phone so maybe?

normally to get the unlock code you have to request on the back of your contract, likely if you bought the phone second hand the seller didn't unlock it because EE makes you wait 6 months and has a £9 fee while still in contract.
so chances are there is no easy way to unlock the device (unlocking bootloader and rooting doesn't remove the sim lock they are both very different things) without paying EE or another firm who claim to be able to get the unlock codes but as far as that goes it's how much you are willing to trust such firms.
so in short if it is your phone and you are with EE, you need to have been a customer with EE 6 months (not sure if you can short cut this by getting it as an upgrade) have your bill in good standing and pay a £9 fee, then they will give you the unlock code. if you got the phone second hand I would imagine you're pretty stuck.

any updates regarding ee simlock unlock?

Hi .I got the same problem .got phone from ee and only ee sim working .all other sim cards its just says no sim card inside and after a while its says sim not supported or simthings ..n also not asking for any unlock code aswell .

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carajp said:
You can buy unlocked from Carphone Warehouse - they're all unlocked. I'm pretty sure EE sells a sim free version too.
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I know, but mine is locked, sim locked bought from eBay so can go the EE route.

You can also use a Virgin sim card in the EE ones, I've just tried, and will use it temporarily until we have a Sim unlock.

any more on this?

EE
Called EE They refuse even to talk about unlocking b4 6 months
doesnt matter if u r on contract or PAYG
Any other suggestions?
have to unlock as going a broad soon

ac-milan said:
Called EE They refuse even to talk about unlocking b4 6 months
doesnt matter if u r on contract or PAYG
Any other suggestions?
have to unlock as going a broad soon
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I tried the online unlocking form by EE, doubt it will work.
Have to wait up to 10 days.