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[Q] Gio doesn't prompt for unlock code

I flashed the cm9 and my phone shows no service and doesn't prompt for unlock code. all the others rom i had asked me to imput, but not cm9, so now i can't make calls/text.
btw i have the code, i dont know how to input as it doesnt prompt for one like usual
anyway to fix this or manually put in unlock code?

Do wipe

tried that, didnt work :/

This may be stupid question, but is airplane mode turned on?
Sent from my HTC Optimus Ray S

Most custom roms do not have the ability to perform this operation. The only way to unlock is to use odin to flash back to a stock ROM. I havent been able to unlock my phone either for this very reason.

Did you put in the sim card that you want to unlock?

I came up with this untested idea a few weeks ago, that would allow an unlock on a phone running AOSP/CM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23488092&postcount=12

thank you all, but didnt work so far, maybe because i have the canadian version (5660M) :/

Then you would be not able to use bluetooth, Wi-Fi and screen rotation, because of different drivers. But the rest should work just fine...

bump, any way to make phone ask for unlock code? i really want to use ics on my gio, but sim not working is a dealbreaker for me :/

alkspo said:
bump, any way to make phone ask for unlock code? i really want to use ics on my gio, but sim not working is a dealbreaker for me :/
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Did you try darkshado's method? Cause other than that it is IMPOSSIBLE to do. Sorry.
Oh and instead of making a new thread, i have my own question. I know you only have a limited number of sim unlock attempts. Lets say 3 just cause. If i input the correct unlock code, does it count as an attempt? or do only the wrong numbers count as attempts?

AlwaysDroid said:
Did you try darkshado's method? Cause other than that it is IMPOSSIBLE to do. Sorry.
Oh and instead of making a new thread, i have my own question. I know you only have a limited number of sim unlock attempts. Lets say 3 just cause. If i input the correct unlock code, does it count as an attempt? or do only the wrong numbers count as attempts?
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from my experience, i believe it doesn't count as an attempt when you get it correct, its like unlocking your phone with pattern/pin, it only counts the wrong ones, and once you unlock it, the attempt meter restarts

Wait,
Does this mean that if you're phone was previously sim-unlocked, it gets
re-locked when you flash CM9 ??
That would be a real bummer. I sim-unlocked my phone using the BML5 method
and flash a couple of stock roms using Odin, and never got the question for an unlock code again.
Do all custom roms re-lock your phone ??
Sorry for hijacking your topic. Hope you figure it out.

WalkerOfTheDay said:
Wait,
Does this mean that if you're phone was previously sim-unlocked, it gets
re-locked when you flash CM9 ??
That would be a real bummer. I sim-unlocked my phone using the BML5 method
and flash a couple of stock roms using Odin, and never got the question for an unlock code again.
Do all custom roms re-lock your phone ??
Sorry for hijacking your topic. Hope you figure it out.
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im not sure if it is cm9 that locks it or maybe i was just unlucky once, i will try it again when i get my phone which is in factory as i broke the microsd slot
and no, not all custom roms, as i used plenty, only the cm roms (7, 7.2,9) have locked in my experience, but like i said before, maybe i was unlucky

Solution
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alkspo said:
im not sure if it is cm9 that locks it or maybe i was just unlucky once, i will try it again when i get my phone which is in factory as i broke the microsd slot
and no, not all custom roms, as i used plenty, only the cm roms (7, 7.2,9) have locked in my experience, but like i said before, maybe i was unlucky
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Hi , is your phone sim locked or do you have a pin code on your simcard ? if the pin is on your simcard then the solution is to flash a stock rom and disable the simcard lock then flash a custom rom , I had the same issue with my HTC wildfire a couple of years ago

P930 permanently locked

i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?

Pollax said:
i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?
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Unfortunately, permanently locked means PERMANENTLY locked.
As far as I know there is no way to reset it.

Pollax said:
i have code fro unlocking my P930, but i can't couse phone said that's phone permanently locked and i can't enter code, anyone have idea about this, may be have some reason to reset it ?
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By chance, how did you do that?

lordcheeto03 said:
By chance, how did you do that?
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I'll bet he bought the phone used, and someone who didn't realize that entering a code too many times locks the phone did just that, and he's kind of screwed now

right
yes, u'll right

Pollax said:
yes, u'll right
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Your best bet is to sell the phone, but specify that it's locked to whichever company its locked to (don't do what whoever you bought it from did to you!), OR change carriers. Based on your English I'm worried that you might not have that option though.

For anyone with the same problem like me, I found a temporal solution; follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709 untill the step 40, you will be in a korean gingerbread version IT WORK i had the same problem anyone knows why it worked?

aldo90 said:
For anyone with the same problem like me, I found a temporal solution; follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709 untill the step 40, you will be in a korean gingerbread version IT WORK i had the same problem anyone knows why it worked?
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I've installed the V10F_00.kdz file, Gingerbread 2.3.6 P936 korean version, but mine didn't unlock, phone showing "SIM card network locked" error, could you please give me some advice, thanks...

mrmagoogt said:
I've installed the V10F_00.kdz file, Gingerbread 2.3.6 P936 korean version, but mine didn't unlock, phone showing "SIM card network locked" error, could you please give me some advice, thanks...
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it sounds like someone manually locked that

[Q] Should i unlock before activation?

i was wondering if i should activate first or i can play with it unactivated then do it whenever from which ever rom?
sorry just got this bad boy and cant wait to break it

Kaptinkrunk said:
i was wondering if i should activate first or i can play with it unactivated then do it whenever from which ever rom?
sorry just got this bad boy and cant wait to break it
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you can do it either way. i usually do it asap, as not to lose much data when it gets unlocked, since it does wipe your user data and storage when you unlock the bootloader.

simms22 said:
you can do it either way. i usually do it asap, as not to lose much data when it gets unlocked, since it does wipe your user data and storage when you unlock the bootloader.
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Thanks I haven't even put the sim in yet lol
Baked Black Bean build 6 Devil 1.9.5

You don't need the SIM to unlock. Unlocking the bootloader wipes the phone so really you should do it ASAP to minimize your loss.

063_XOBX said:
You don't need the SIM to unlock. Unlocking the bootloader wipes the phone so really you should do it ASAP to minimize your loss.
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Thats what I did lol
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Black Bean

Help on unlocking!

Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!

Ali7000 said:
Hello, I have an S3 locked to Telus running 4.3. I want to factory unlock my phone but everywhere I go they mention that if my phone has been previously rooted then I can't unlock it? Please help!
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You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.

audit13 said:
You can only unlock the phone via code. You cannot use the free unlock method.
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I am not talking about the free unlock method, I am looking for a cheap online website that I can get an unlock code from.

I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.

audit13 said:
I would search ebay for cheap codes. Places like mobileincanada.com are very reliable and reputable but not cheap. Telus phones should be cheaper than Bell.
I've used fastgsm.com in the past to unlock Samsung phones for 15 USD. They unlock via software and it is permanent.
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Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?

Ali7000 said:
Are you 100% sure that this will unlock my rooted S3 on Telus?
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That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.

audit13 said:
That I don't know. You may have to be completely stock to get the prompt to enter the unlock code.
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I am on this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.

audit13 said:
The ROMs are stock other than being pre-rooted. I'm not sure if you will get prompted to enter the unlock code.
You could try a non-Telus sim to see what happens. Just don't enter a code so you retain all unlock attempts before hardlocking the phone.
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I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.

Ali7000 said:
I tried the fido sim and the "enter unlock code screen" popped up.
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That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?

audit13 said:
That's a good sign. Would an unlock code directly from Telus be cheaper?
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No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?

Ali7000 said:
No, I have 2 S3's that I want to unlock and paying $100 in order to unlock both is not an option. Know any cheaper ways?
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Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.

audit13 said:
Ouch. Are both phones on 4.3? Mobileincanada.com is very good and reliable. Type in your imei and it'll give you the cost to unlock via code.
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Cheaper method?

Ali7000 said:
Cheaper method?
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I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.

audit13 said:
I can only suggest eBay for possibly cheaper codes.
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Thanks man, I was able to find a way to unlock my phone thanks to you. I'll be purchasing a code from an eBay top seller.

[Q] How do I unlock my phone on 4.3? Is there a rom I can install to unlock it?

Is there? Sorry for posting again. I just want to unlock my phone so badly.

MaknaeAJ said:
Is there? Sorry for posting again. I just want to unlock my phone so badly.
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I have seen a number of the more experienced forum members answer this by saying that once you are on 4.3 with the official MJB bootloader you will need to use one of the pay services to sim unlock your phone.

dawgdoc said:
I have seen a number of the more experienced forum members answer this by saying that once you are on 4.3 with the official MJB bootloader you will need to use one of the pay services to sim unlock your phone.
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So there's nothing I can do then? ._.

MaknaeAJ said:
So there's nothing I can do then? ._.
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Not without putting out the dollars.

I have read that some XDA members that are using the i747 with AT&T were able to get the unlock code for free directly from AT&T..

audit13 said:
I have read that some XDA members that are using the i747 with AT&T were able to get the unlock code for free directly from AT&T..
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How do they do that? o.o

MaknaeAJ said:
How do they do that? o.o
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You can request the unlock code via this URL ...https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/
I haven't had any luck with them though using this request form as each time I've tried it's been with a phone I purchased from the secondary market and then they reply that the details on record don't match mine. Congress recently approved a bill making it legal to unlock your phone and I understand the new bill also includes a provision allowing third-parties who obtain the phone legally to request the unlock code. So perhaps things will be easier for everyone when the new bill becomes law and takes full effect.

Larry2999 said:
You can request the unlock code via this URL ...https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/
I haven't had any luck with them though using this request form as each time I've tried it's been with a phone I purchased from the secondary market and then they reply that the details on record don't match mine. Congress recently approved a bill making it legal to unlock your phone and I understand the new bill also includes a provision allowing third-parties who obtain the phone legally to request the unlock code. So perhaps things will be easier for everyone when the new bill becomes law and takes full effect.
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Oh, thanks, I'll try this out because I been googling stuff and I think I can get a code from At&t. Well hopefully.

MaknaeAJ said:
Oh, thanks, I'll try this out because I been googling stuff and I think I can get a code from At&t. Well hopefully.
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I hope AT&T is cooperative. I am still able to go back to 4.1.1 on my SGS3 to unlock, but I never unlocked my Captivate - which is still functional. I keep it as a backup. It would be nice to have it unlocked.

dawgdoc said:
I hope AT&T is cooperative. I am still able to go back to 4.1.1 on my SGS3 to unlock, but I never unlocked my Captivate - which is still functional. I keep it as a backup. It would be nice to have it unlocked.
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How were you able to go back to 4.1.1? Right now im on 4.3 and people are saying not to downgrade or it'll brick your phone. All I wanna do is go back to 4.1.1 to unlock my phone and upgrade to 4.3.

MaknaeAJ said:
How were you able to go back to 4.1.1? Right now im on 4.3 and people are saying not to downgrade or it'll brick your phone. All I wanna do is go back to 4.1.1 to unlock my phone and upgrade to 4.3.
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I will be able to go back to 4.1.1 because I am still on 4.1.2. I never allowed my phone to take the 4.3 update.

dawgdoc said:
I will be able to go back to 4.1.1 because I am still on 4.1.2. I never allowed my phone to take the 4.3 update.
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Oh I see, thanks anyway. Looks like im stuck on 4.3 :|

dawgdoc said:
I hope AT&T is cooperative. I am still able to go back to 4.1.1 on my SGS3 to unlock, but I never unlocked my Captivate - which is still functional. I keep it as a backup. It would be nice to have it unlocked.
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Check out the captivate forum. You should be able to unlock it for free

audit13 said:
Check out the captivate forum. You should be able to unlock it for free
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Been perusing them for a bit. Not having much luck implementing for the moment. I think that is because I didn't have a sim in the phone. It's not a big issue to me at the moment. As a backup phone I don't actually need to unlock if I go with AT&T or even if I switch it to Straight Talk. Of course, it would need to be unlocked to use other prepaid options. Anyway, I subscribed to the threads I will revisit when necessary.