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How can i unlock my AT&T GS3???

I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??

nazem said:
I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??
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either get teh code from AT&T (if you're a customer) or pay $25 for it at one of the unlock code sites. there are no 'free' options outside of the carrier.

To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?

pwned101 said:
To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?
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No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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defnow said:
No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.

dLo GSR said:
it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.
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Exactly. All depends who you speak with... :thumbup:
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Lol.. I'm trying it tomorrow itself then..
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unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?

ehaze said:
unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?
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Other sim carriers yes..
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defnow said:
Other sim carriers yes..
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thanks!

help with unlocking galaxy s3

hello,
i have my unlock code from T mobile for my galaxy s3 T999 us version.but they tell me i need to insert a non t mobile Sim and then type my code when it tells me to.problem is i don't have a non t mobile Sim.is there any other way to type the code?
thanks

redthunda69 said:
Step 2 - We've got our code, time to enter it. To do this, we either boot up our phone with our AT&T micro SIM or dial "#7465625*638*# in the Phone app. Once you have the dialog box, enter in the unlock code from step 1.
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There you go. ^

theexel said:
There you go. ^
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This will only work on a stock or stock based rom speaking from e,pirience unlocking my s3
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funziebear said:
This will only work on a stock or stock based rom speaking from e,pirience unlocking my s3
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my phone is stock..only thing on the phone i am trying to unlock is the go launcher...i have tried this method with 2 of the phones i have the codes for and every time it says unsuccessful.

Give me the code. ill try it on mine and if it works ill let you know so you can try it. lol

laprodigy001 said:
my phone is stock..only thing on the phone i am trying to unlock is the go launcher...i have tried this method with 2 of the phones i have the codes for and every time it says unsuccessful.
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I dont get what go launcher has to do with unlocking :/
kobe4rings said:
Give me the code. ill try it on mine and if it works ill let you know so you can try it. lol
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codes are unique to each device ud need to get ur own code for ur imei
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laprodigy001 said:
hello,
i have my unlock code from T mobile for my galaxy s3 T999 us version.but they tell me i need to insert a non t mobile Sim and then type my code when it tells me to.problem is i don't have a non t mobile Sim.is there any other way to type the code?
thanks
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Where do people get unlock codes? Do you need a friend who works at T-Mobile?

klettanator said:
Where do people get unlock codes? Do you need a friend who works at T-Mobile?
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If ur on tmobile u can call and ask for one if not use a 3rd party and buy obe usually from 15-25 for the s3 via imei and ive seen them as low as 7-8 bucks via usb method
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klettanator said:
Where do people get unlock codes? Do you need a friend who works at T-Mobile?
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you just go on tmobile .com and do a live chat and request your code.they will ask you for the phone number, model number, and imei number. then ask for a email then they put a request in and within a day you get a email with the code.

funziebear said:
I dont get what go launcher has to do with unlocking :/
not sure why my whole message didn't go threw.what i meant to say is my phone is stock...the only thing that i have downloaded besides games is the go launcher app...
i have tried to unlock my phone and when i do it says unlock unsuccessful...and in the directions the button they tell me to click will only come up with a different sim in the phone according to the tmobile rep.but i dont have another at this time.
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I am sure you have friends that have ATT? OR go to a store or WallyWorld and ask if you could get a att sim.
Or.. if you ask REALLY nice in the Wanted section. I am sure there is someone who downgraded to iPHAIL5 that has a spare micro sim. Since the new iPHAIL uses nano sim.

papabear said:
I am sure you have friends that have ATT? OR go to a store or WallyWorld and ask if you could get a att sim.
Or.. if you ask REALLY nice in the Wanted section. I am sure there is someone who downgraded to iPHAIL5 that has a spare micro sim. Since the new iPHAIL uses nano sim.
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would a straight talk sim work?

laprodigy001 said:
would a straight talk sim work?
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Yeah thats what im using
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funziebear said:
Yeah thats what im using
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is that how you unlocked your phone?or did you type in the numbers for the unlock screen to appear? what unlocked st are you using tmo or att?what is your speed test on the st service?

laprodigy001 said:
is that how you unlocked your phone?or did you type in the numbers for the unlock screen to appear? what unlocked st are you using tmo or att?what is your speed test on the st service?
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I used the sim then entered the code I'm using att straight talk sim if u use a T-Mobile straight talk sim u don't need an unlock, i get around 8-10 download where i live and 1 upload which is fast enough
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funziebear said:
I used the sim then entered the code I'm using att straight talk sim if u use a T-Mobile straight talk sim u don't need an unlock, i get around 8-10 download where i live and 1 upload which is fast enough
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i would rather use an Att sim.where i am in jersey att seems to have better reception.will my t mobile s3 work with the st Att Sim?

If you entered the code your probably unlocked. I would get the same response. Get a friends att sim card and put it in your phone to see if it works. That is how I tested mine. And it worked flawless.
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laprodigy001 said:
i would rather use an Att sim.where i am in jersey att seems to have better reception.will my t mobile s3 work with the st Att Sim?
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Yep thats how im ussing my s3 on att straight talk
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[Q] Is there any way to SIM unlock the Dinc2 by myself?

I've been trying to do this forever. I'm trying to use it in Canada, I already know it wont work CDMA but will on GSM/Global. Its S-Offed and I know I will probably need to be on the stock ROM so I got back to stock. I can't pay for the service cause I'm a student and need that 10 bucks. Help please?

Is your phone unlocked?

nitsua98 said:
Is your phone unlocked?
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not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though

makerender said:
not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though
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I think the Sim needs to be unlocked

nitsua98 said:
I think the Sim needs to be unlocked
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Yes, I want to know if there's any way to do that myself.

Yes but you gotta pay.
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GoonAssJuan said:
Yes but you gotta pay.
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So there's definitely no way to do it on my own? I can only do it by paying someone?

I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?

Jayman007 said:
I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?
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Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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kylesag21 said:
Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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I have never been with Verizon so that choice is out of the question. I guess I need to find the cheapest vendor selling the codes.
Thanks.

Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Maybe for you Americans by US based carriers.
I didn't buy the phone from Verizon. I don't live in the USA. I don't intend to use the phone on any US carrier. Who will sue me again and what law have I broken?

Also I'm pretty sure the law states that it is for devices purchased after last Saturday. Hopefully there aren't a lot of people buying brand new Dinc2s.

Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?

makerender said:
Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?
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I'm looking for the same.. cheapest I found thus far is on ebay and they want like $11.

joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Doesn't apply for phones bought out of contract.
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[Q] Blacklisted?

Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?

jayeggs said:
Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the IMEI be changed and used?
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That sucks but....
Changing IMEI is illegal and can not be asked about how to change on XDA.
Sell it for parts is the only thing I can think of.
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joemm said:
That sucks but....
Changing IMEI is illegal and can not be asked about how to change on XDA.
Sell it for parts is the only thing I can think of.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?

jayeggs said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?
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Im not sure but I know Tmobile and AT&T share there blacklisted phone lists so I'm not sure if they share it with other companies... maybe someone else can answer.
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jayeggs said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?
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Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.

GTWalling said:
Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Meh that's a bunch of be and its getting overturned though.
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GTWalling said:
Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Meh. How will thebcarrier know?. There is no way to track when and how it was unlocked. They only want ypur service.
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monkeypaws said:
Meh. How will thebcarrier know?. There is no way to track when and how it was unlocked. They only want ypur service.
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Definitely agreed if you have no other option do it how you can forget that bs just another way trying "scare" people. Companies just want you get a new phone if you already have one and not unlocked.
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GTWalling said:
Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Well lock me up! What a bunch of malarkey! ^^^^
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Look guys I think the law is a bunch of Bull also. I was not trying to come off as a bad guy, just point out some of the problems. Yes it will be overturned but it has not been done as yet. All you guys jumped at me like some kind of Gang. Meant no harm was just passing on information.

The TMO chat agent actually suggested that I get it unlocked and use it elsewhere. She even gave me a website to try so Im guessing they arent that concerned about it.
Anyways, back on topic. If it is unlocked, can it be used with StraightTalk? Or because I would be using a TMO StraightTalk sim would it be blocked?

GTWalling said:
Look guys I think the law is a bunch of Bull also. I was not trying to come off as a bad guy, just point out some of the problems. Yes it will be overturned but it has not been done as yet. All you guys jumped at me like some kind of Gang. Meant no harm was just passing on information.
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Not our intention and I wasn't directing at you its just we are speaking on how we dislike that particular law
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Due to site rules I can't tell you how but everything else I gotta say is legit so please no haters. You could change your imei (which I've been actually
thinking about getting a bad imei gs3 and test this out) and should be able to get service but I don't know about 4g. Technically since tmobile doesn't
use aaa passwords but sim cards you should be good. I would suggest you back up the nv items and so fourth then test it out.
P.S I'm not attacking anyone with this but did want to say people that made comments like unlocking is illegal or similar remarks do nothing but waste time and don't help anything. also it's a moderators job to handle those situations. p.s I won't be back in this thread for awhile if ever so please don't troll it up to prove a point to me. Good luck jayeggs

jayeggs said:
Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?
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I got screwed by T-Mobile. They sent me a warranty replacement S3 with a bad IMEI. They told me that my phone was reported stolen from the past and asked if I stole it. They have some gaul if you ask me.

jayeggs said:
Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?
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Go back to where you bought the phone and knock the guy out lol nobody is honest anymore you cant buy phones on cl with out testing them and even if you test it he can call he carrier after you leave and report it stolen

evil1art said:
Go back to where you bought the phone and knock the guy out lol nobody is honest anymore you can buy phones on cl with out testing them and even if you test it he can call he carrier after you leave and report it stolen
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Umm the guy probably won't respond lol
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Same issue bought the Phone last week from craigslist , trying flashing different roms I think might help it , flashing roms today , maybe i'm gonna flash at&t rom
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Anyway to unlock a Galaxy S3??

Hey guys what's up,
I never been in this section of the Galaxy S3.I'm here today because I have a friend that wants to unlock his phone to use it with another company.His phone is a AT&T Galaxy S3.If anybody can help.me I would appreciate it.
Thanks

Go to the general section there is a thread on how to do this. On my phone so can't link.
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oldbbman said:
Go to the general section there is a thread on how to do this. On my phone so can't link.
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Okay thanks.Lets see if I can find it.thanks

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Go to the general section there is a thread on how to do this. On my phone so can't link.
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This is it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176719

Danieliyo said:
Hey guys what's up,
I never been in this section of the Galaxy S3.I'm here today because I have a friend that wants to unlock his phone to use it with another company.His phone is a AT&T Galaxy S3.If anybody can help.me I would appreciate it.
Thanks
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Call AT&T International, they will give you the unlock code over the phone. Call T-Mobile, and tell them you would like a micro sim card to unlock your AT&T SGSIII. Tell them that you are thinking of switching to their service, and they will send you one for free. Pull battery, take out your sim, and put in their sim. Re-install battery, and enter your unlock code, when the phone tells you to. Take out their sim, put back your sim, and you're good to go with an unlocked AT&T phone.