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Any good deal on a network unlock code ? + Question

Wondering if you guys know of any good deal on an unlock code for my t-mobile galaxy s3 ...
I called customer service... they didn't give it to me ... The weird thing about the call was that the IEMI number that was on the back was different than the one that was obtained through *#06# !!! is that normal ?
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If your on contract t mobile should have gave you an unlock code. I think your allowed to get one every six months from them. Maybe you just had a bad Rep call again and tell them you are soon traveling to Europe and need your phone unlocked
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Crisisx1 said:
If your on contract t mobile should have gave you an unlock code. I think your allowed to get one every six months from them. Maybe you just had a bad Rep call again and tell them you are soon traveling to Europe and need your phone unlocked
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Thanks for the reply ... I actually am not on a contract with them ... was before i got the S3 ... terminated it and never asked for an unlock code ... when i tried they told me that the phone was not activated on that line ! so they didnt give me an unlock code ...
anyways ... i'm already out of the states ... want to give the phone to my dad ! he's 70 years old ! I would love to see him catch up to the technology of today !

http://f.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=1203595
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Yea that's why they don't want to give it to you because you aren't on contract anymore .. good luck
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Crisisx1 said:
Yea that's why they don't want to give it to you because you aren't on contract anymore .. good luck
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As someone who used to work for T-Mobile, I can tell you, that that is not true.
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FAQ regarding T-mobile unlock requests: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588

How to Unlock Carrier?

I Live in india..friend sent me US version of T-Mobile S3(SGH-T999)
Well in india cant really use TMobile as there is no metworks or stuffs..I really need an easy way to unlock the phone..and dont really trust any online Websites which charge Heave stuffs for unlocking..
Well there any way to do so? Will appreciate help..and I can easily root it..thats not an issue
Rik[Rittik]

I dont stay in Usa..cant call up tmobile too no services here in india..so can anyone help?
well google doesnt really help
Rik[Rittik]

Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890101
Theres also a link to another method further down the thread.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890101
Theres also a link to another method further down the thread.
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Thanks..But Voodoo unlock works for T-mobile?
Rik[Rittik]

Im not sure. Have never had the need for looking into it. I just figured youd be more likely to find your answers in that thread.
Good luck!
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Buy an unlock code on eBay with PayPal
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unlock code needs imei its phone specific
Rik[Rittik]

All unlock codes are imei phone specific. No two codes are alike
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Unlock BULL**** from t-mobile

So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?

synpax said:
So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?
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Wow. So you're complaining about getting it for free. You can buy one but itll cost you and you may still have to wait. All you shouldn't post your imei on a public forum.. ..... they say up to 14 days . When I requested one I got it within 48 hours. Its not Tmobile its pretty much the same on all carriers.
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You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709

Infamous_Cheez said:
You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
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I'd recommend that while you wait
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Infamous_Cheez said:
You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
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Holy hell that worked.
I searched these forums before asking the question and had no luck finding that post.

I remember reading a story on USA Today titled 10 signs you aren't ready for your trip.

synpax said:
Holy hell that worked.
I searched these forums before asking the question and had no luck finding that post.
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All you shouldn't post your imei on a public forum
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FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.

fingolfin14 said:
FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.
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I agree. You never want to post that.
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Dude... Deff remove your imei... Lol wow
But there is already a thread on here how you can manually unlock our s3.
I did it, it works and it's easy.
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synpax said:
So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?
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There required to tell you it could take up to 14 days incase there's an issue. I had tmo for years and always heard the 14 days thing. Usually get a code in 24 hours. Never once has taken more then 2 days.
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He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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Xcor3 said:
He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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Let me report his phone as stolen and tmo blacklist it it will be a lesson after everyone says to remove it.
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You can unlock it by following these steps. I just did it this morning on my phone. Free and not 2 weeks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982

and yet it remains .... wow
shahkam said:
Let me report his phone as stolen and tmo blacklist it it will be a lesson after everyone says to remove it.
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Xcor3 said:
He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.
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Crisisx1 said:
Dude... Deff remove your imei... Lol wow
But there is already a thread on here how you can manually unlock our s3.
I did it, it works and it's easy.
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I'm on the installment plan but after i unlocked it from tmobile they stopped d charging me the extra twenty bucks month anybody else have this Christmas present

need help with locked phone

My wife lost her phone about a month ago and got a new one through insurence.while we wer moving we found her old note 2.i started using it and tmobile locked the phone.ive rooted it and romed it and cant seem to get it unlocked.i took a shoot at getting one of the unlock codes from a web site but it was a scam just like i thought it would be.what do i need to do to get it unlocked.ive also tried by inputing the *#---------- but from what ive seen everbody has a 4th option and i cant ever get it to come up.any thoughts on how to get this done

I think u have to downgrade to another version...but thats all I know...
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will not for T-Mobile again unless they unblock it u can unlock it for another GSM. Carrier but will not work for T-Mobile not matter what as it is THE IMEI WHICH IS BLOCKED NOT YOUR PHONE BEING LOCKED.
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Both are correct. Downgrade then unlock then get aprepaid company
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kintwofan said:
Both are correct. Downgrade then unlock then get aprepaid company
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Won't work if it's blacklisted. All gsm carriers in the u.s share blacklists now.
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GN2Rabbit said:
Won't work if it's blacklisted. All gsm carriers in the u.s share blacklists now.
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Can you link this. My understanding is att and t mobile will be with others soon. I see people all the time do this
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kintwofan said:
Can you link this. My understanding is att and t mobile will be with others soon. I see people all the time do this
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http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/2220
Here is the member list. Also these blacklists will soon apply to resellers. I had a rep from at&t and t-mobile confirm that.
http://www.ctia.org/membership/ctia_members/
Soon blacklisted phones will be paperweights.
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my suggestion is to change the imei its illegal but **** it you having a beast device
if anything message me i cant talk about that in thread

GN2Rabbit said:
http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/2220
Here is the member list. Also these blacklists will soon apply to resellers. I had a rep from at&t and t-mobile confirm that.
http://www.ctia.org/membership/ctia_members/
Soon blacklisted phones will be paperweights.
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This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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kintwofan said:
This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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+1

deeznutz1977 said:
+1
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Deeznutz you're every where my man
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kintwofan said:
Deeznutz you're every where my man
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And you kind sir
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kintwofan said:
This confirms exactly what I was saying. I know is coming, but it's not here yet. So for the time being the op can use the phone on prepay. For how long who knows.
To the guy above me. Please delete your comment. You can't discuss our recommend illegal activity on xda. That kind of thing can get xda in trouble and get this thread locked quickly.
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I called simplemobile and they said that soon they'll be checking phones against the black list. They'll do it on activation of service. They'll be doing it within 6 months. So enjoy it while it lasts.
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GN2Rabbit said:
I called simplemobile and they said that soon they'll be checking phones against the black list. They'll do it on activation of service. They'll be doing it within 6 months. So enjoy it while it lasts.
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Sure....I called too and they said as compensation if your phone ends up blocked they'll give you a new note 4 in place of it.
By the way my point still stands, for this minute he can use it on prepaid. Oh and based on what you just said
"They'll do it on activation of service."
If is activated now he'll be good when they make the switch. I'm not sure where you're trying to go with the besides start a fight you're losing and looking stupid doing at the same time.
And for the record I have at mobile account with an active note I was just trying to help the OP my start a fight not sure why you even jumped in
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kintwofan said:
Sure....I called too and they said as compensation if your phone ends up blocked they'll give you a new note 4 in place of it.
By the way my point still stands, for this minute he can use it on prepaid. Oh and based on what you just said
"They'll do it on activation of service."
If is activated now he'll be good when they make the switch. I'm not sure where you're trying to go with the besides start a fight you're losing and looking stupid doing at the same time.
And for the record I have at mobile account with an active note I was just trying to help the OP my start a fight not sure why you even jumped in
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Don't know. But it won't be an option for long. That is why I chimed in. We all knew it wouldn't last. For now yes it'll work. But after they enforce the black list who knows.
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Sim unlocking..

Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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shahkam said:
Hey guys sorry for little off topic but I have an xperia zl with bell I'd like to sim unlock and never had to do so before online..
Any good fast cheap and reliable sites to do so?? Im looking to unlock my device by tomorrow if possible thanks.
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Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Check the last few pages of the unlock thread in general section. Couple of people mentioned a cheap place that unlocked their T999L.
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Couldn't find it am I missing something? If you could kindly direct me to that thread would be appreciated
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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DocHoliday77 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Should be in one of the last couple pages.
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Thanks alot saw an ebay link and it was only for Samsung but now I know such services exist through ebay ill probably go that route
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Good luck with it. Alternatively, if you're taking a trip out of the country, T-Mobile may give you the unlock code. They're not always quick about it though.
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Try this tutorial but you may have to change your ROM. Let me know how it goes. If it works up my thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsL7Wqpqzy8

The op is trying to unlock a different device. And I have to be honest, the free unlock we have is much easier to do. Plus its free!
This could help those with the T999L/T999N, but you left out very important information. Such as the website you have to go to, how much does it cost, who does it?
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I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.

Yeah my s3 was unlocked using that method but the xperia zl is a pain in the @$$ but thanks again guys
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ssingh0247 said:
I get what your saying but I was trying to help as best as I could. I just went to google and used the I am feeling lucky button and that is what popped up.
I don't even know how to unlock phone's myself.
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Just a quick piece of advice....when doing anything to these type devices, never use that feeling lucky junk from Google. If you're really lucky you won't add yourself to long list of bricks that were caused by doing this.
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