Hello
I've been searching this forums for the past two hours searching for a clear answer to my question but I haven't found anything accurate.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S III sgh-t999v bought from Wind in Canada and I have know left the country for Europe.
when I bought the phone I was told that it was unlocked but when I try using my new sim it keeps telling me I need an unlock code.
What I would like to know is if my phone can be unlocked to be used here in Europe without the unlock code?
Does flashing/rooting my phone makes it unlocked?
I appreciate any help/answers to my problem.
Thank you guys.
jibdev said:
Hello
I've been searching this forums for the past two hours searching for a clear answer to my question but I haven't found anything accurate.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S III sgh-t999v bought from Wind in Canada and I have know left the country for Europe.
when I bought the phone I was told that it was unlocked but when I try using my new sim it keeps telling me I need an unlock code.
What I would like to know is if my phone can be unlocked to be used here in Europe without the unlock code?
Does flashing/rooting my phone makes it unlocked?
I appreciate any help/answers to my problem.
Thank you guys.
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No. Rooting your phone does not gsm unlock it. Either call your carrier and ask for the unlock code .. or pay online for one.
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Like crisis stated just call your carrier and ask for an unlock code... Your account has to be in good state I believe. Or else pay.
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Ok thank you guys. I appreciate it.
site to pay online for unlock samsung sgh-t999v from windmobile.ca
Crisisx1 said:
No. Rooting your phone does not gsm unlock it. Either call your carrier and ask for the unlock code .. or pay online for one.
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Hi,
Can you refer me to a site where I can pay for unlock code? thanks.
mex.soviet.union said:
Hi,
Can you refer me to a site where I can pay for unlock code? thanks.
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This thread is old and a free method to unlock it has been discovered, you can find it in the general section
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Evening
I've spent a few hours searching now but i can't find anything specific to my question.
i've been offered an arc in trade for my desire z. I really like the look of it but the issue I have is that it is a carrier locked model on the three network.
I figure the sim unlocking of the device is simple enough in a local shop or something. However, i then stumbled on a few posts that state the carrier locked versions can't have their bootloader unlocked. is this true?
I guess i'm looking for a little confirmation prior to committing to a decision either way really.
thanks in advance
crashVoodoo said:
However, i then stumbled on a few posts that state the carrier locked versions can't have their bootloader unlocked. is this true?
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Correct, but can be unlocked easily enough ota for a small fee.
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XperienceD said:
Correct, but can be unlocked easily enough ota for a small fee.
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I'd really like to know, who I have to contact for this ota. I have the Rogers Canada variant (lt15a), and every time I pay for the unlock code it returns not found.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033
Is there any way to unlock this phone like the other Galaxy SII? i want to trade for this phone but its locked to telus.
Noooooooo
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ed116 said:
Is there any way to unlock this phone like the other Galaxy SII? i want to trade for this phone but its locked to telus.
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Just pay for it like everyone else does LOL most of the providers of the service are fast and reliable.. cellunlocker.net did mine and it was seamless.
I called up TMobile and asked them the unlock code saying I am going to Europe on vacation and want to use the local sim card there. They emailed me the unlock code next day.
VoiD_Dweller said:
Just pay for it like everyone else does LOL most of the providers of the service are fast and reliable.. cellunlocker.net did mine and it was seamless.
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no need to be an @$$H0L3 .... i was just asking if it was possible as other Samsung Galaxy S/S2 have the possibility of Unlock. If it was possible why pay the extra 20-30$ for the unlock? It was a question, a simple yes or no, which the answer already was given would have sufficed. Thanks.
Is there a free SIM unlock that anyone knows of yet?
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Yes...call at&t and ask for it. My device was a couple days old when I called 611 and requested it. About 5-10 mins later...rep gave it to me.
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Unlock that phone . Com does it chrap n fast
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Go online, start a chat with international support and tell them you are planning a trip out of country and need the phone unlocked so you can use a prepaid sim. They will ask for your IMEI#, and after they check everything out they'll give you the unlock code. I tried talking to a csr on the phone and they kept giving me crap about my two year term not being completed, and whole bunch of other gibberish rules. International support online chat got my code within 5 minutes of chat. Just did this today free of charge.
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projek7 said:
Go online, start a chat with international support and tell them you are planning a trip out of country and need the phone unlocked so you can use a prepaid sim. They will ask for your IMEI#, and after they check everything out they'll give you the unlock code. I tried talking to a csr on the phone and they kept giving me crap about my two year term not being completed, and whole bunch of other gibberish rules. International support online chat got my code within 5 minutes of chat. Just did this today free of charge.
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^ this.
so easy. i didn't even have to give a reason. i just asked for it and the chat rep gave it to me. free of charge.
PS. i am a brand new ATT customer because of this phone. so i was expecting the whole 2-year contract response. but alas, that didn't happen.
vidupakalena said:
You can Unlock samsung GALAXY S3 (I747) easily using the unlock code...Free Unlock code is not possible to get for Latest Phone...Visit the site
Prounlocking.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii/rs8wp9/ get Unlock code and Unlock it easily..
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not true. follow my directions and get your unlock code for free directly from att.
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vidupakalena, are you kidding?! This site asks from $29.49 to $60.52 for their service! Greedy bastards! I'm not an AT&T customer so I can't use free unlock from AT&T, but I bought unlock code on eBay for just $2.93! And there was even a possibility to bargain see item number 251115115459.
Don't advertize this bull**** here, please.
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not true. follow my directions and get your unlock code for free directly from att.
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yup, this is legit, just login to your att account then find the link that will chat for customerservice, then ask them the unlock code, they will ask ur ime, within less than 5mins theyll give u the unlock code and instructions to unlock ur phone
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Hey,
After helplessly trying to unlock my T-Mobile Samsung S2 SGH-989, and getting a refusal from T-Mobile for the unlock code, on account that I've been their customer for less than 60 days, I'm seeking help to get the unlock code from them. I am not from the US and no longer a T-Mobile customer. Is there any way I could send my IEMI number to someone who could get the unlock code from T-Mobile? I've tried rooting and running the unlock app, which didn't work, and now I am stuck with a useless device and I'm kind of desperate.
Thanks
Have you tried using an app called GalaxySim Unlock?
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Have u tried also this? It works like a charm. That's how I got mine unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
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Tried it
I've tried both - perhaps they didn't work because I rooted and installed Jedi Knight?
android88 said:
Have you tried using an app called GalaxySim Unlock?
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That app is NOT compatible with "SGH-T989" as told by developer.
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.
"
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.