I got my unlock code from Tmobile so that it is just done in case i ever need it, and also so it will have a higher resell value. Is there a way to unlock without another operators sim card?
The USSD code is somewhere within this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337756
knickfan5745 said:
The USSD code is somewhere within this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337756
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Hey thanks!
So ya the method in that thread doesn't work. Any other ideas?
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Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
perisicboro said:
Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
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Yeah...I did.....
but I paid 14-16Euro...
Can find no free solution yet.
Search is your friend....it's in the Forum
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How about flashing Custom ROm would unlock sim lock of the phone from a carrier?
Its just not that simple. Special equipment is needed, or code from carrier.
Oh Ok.. Thanks for the reply..
perisicboro said:
Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
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U can use PUK code to unlock ur sim if you have. If not, only service provider can help u to unlock, just give them a call.
I think important words in OP are "unlocked for other carriers"....
PUK has nothing to do with this!!
And your Carrier will normally ask for payment to Network Unlock ....if at all.
Don't forget, they have provided the phone, probably under contract for a period, at a fraction of the "open market" price!!!
Just go check what is SIM-free price???
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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.
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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.
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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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TMO just sent me my unlock code. I bought a St8 Talk sim card. Put it in and it is not asking to enter the unlock code. How do I input this code?
ScottBroker said:
TMO just sent me my unlock code. I bought a St8 Talk sim card. Put it in and it is not asking to enter the unlock code. How do I input this code?
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Restart your phone. It should dispay it. Just unlock my yesterday
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ScottBroker said:
TMO just sent me my unlock code. I bought a St8 Talk sim card. Put it in and it is not asking to enter the unlock code. How do I input this code?
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Instructions should have come with the unlock code.
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Samsung device. Please be advised a non T-Mobile SIM card MUST be used to unlock this device.
1. Insert a NON T-Mobile SIM & turn Device on
2. The Device will automatically prompt you to enter code into an empty field.
3. Click/Tap in the empty field above the "Unlock & Dismiss" options (this will display a key pad on the screen).
4. Using the key pad input the Unlock Code provided by T-Mobile.
5. Press the Back button to remove the keyboard from screen.
6. Click/Tap the "Unlock" option; handset should display "Network Unlock Successful".
Please note that if you are unlocking a flip device please use steps 1, 2, 3 and 6.
ScottBroker said:
TMO just sent me my unlock code. I bought a St8 Talk sim card. Put it in and it is not asking to enter the unlock code. How do I input this code?
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Is the straight talk SIM T-Mobile or att? If it's T-Mobile I don't think you need to be unlocked.
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I have a follow up question to this: Is there a way to unlock the device using the unlock code provided from T-Mobile while on cm10?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31633820
Hope it helps.
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like the old apps that calculated the unlock code for you?
Yes but not the way u require
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u can try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Why not tell your carrier that you are going overseas and want to use your phone and ask them to unlock it I did and T-Mobile sent me the code for my phone at no charge. My problem is coming up with a non-tmobile sim card.
thanks but i tried that a while back. no such options for me
donec said:
Why not tell your carrier that you are going overseas and want to use your phone and ask them to unlock it I did and T-Mobile sent me the code for my phone at no charge. My problem is coming up with a non-tmobile sim card.
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i think o2 won't do it for a while
Hello,
I just got a TMO Galaxy S4 SCH-M919, i am trying to have it unlock with the unlocking company and apparently they can't
they sent me the e-mail listed below, So my questions is.....
Has anyone be able to unlock their New TMO Galaxy S4?
What you guys recommend i need this phone Unlock, and i don't want to root and reflash to get ti unlock...thank in advance.
"Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I can't generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 5 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
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ddamian67 said:
Hello,
I just got a TMO Galaxy S4 SCH-M919, i am trying to have it unlock with the unlocking company and apparently they can't
they sent me the e-mail listed below, So my questions is.....
Has anyone be able to unlock their New TMO Galaxy S4?
What you guys recommend i need this phone Unlock, and i don't want to root and reflash to get ti unlock...thank in advance.
"Sorry I have been unable to generate the correct unlock code for your mobile. There are so many mobile out there sometimes the firmware on certain versions mean I can't generate the code.
I have sent your details over the accounts team who will send you a refund. Although normally quicker please allow up to 5 days for the refund to get back into your account.
Once again I apologise for not being able to get the correct code for your mobile. Your only option may be your network operator or a local shop who can unlock via a cable.
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i unlocked mine with the tutorial in the general section. for free
Why dont you call tmobile and ask for unlock code? Just tell them you are goin
out of country and they will provide you free unlock code.
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idonthavename.7 said:
Why dont you call tmobile and ask for unlock code? Just tell them you are goin
out of country and they will provide you free unlock code.
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Only if the phone is paid for in full
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idonthavename.7 said:
Why dont you call tmobile and ask for unlock code? Just tell them you are goin
out of country and they will provide you free unlock code.
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I had to replaced my galaxy II last month and had got the unlock code from TMO then. Now I have to wait at least 40 days to get the code from them I think and I am traveling the first week of Sept.