Hi Guys,
So I've searched and can't find anything on this. I am going overseas and T-Mobile has given me an unlock code. But every time I put it in I would get "unlock request unsuccessful." I've called them four times and they don't seem to know what they are doing and just tells me they will escalate the ticket. I have tried the code two or three times. I was just wondering how many times can I try it? I've heard that it can permanently lock my phone. Thanks in advance.
First of, are u using a different carrier simcard before inputting the code?
edboy21 said:
First of, are u using a different carrier simcard before inputting the code?
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At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
dijaedi said:
At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
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Ok, coz most of the time people doesnt know that you have to use a diff simcard. Have you check to make sure the imei number that tmo had in file matches the one on your phone?
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Ok, coz most of the time people doesnt know that you have to use a diff simcard. Have you check to make sure the imei number that tmo had in file matches the one on your phone?
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Yea, every time I called them I give them my IMEI and they read it back to me correctly. The email they sent me that has the unlock code has my number and my IMEI and it's all correct. I'm not sure what else to try. I thought about just going through cellunlocker.net but what if they give me the same unlock code as T-Mobile? Does the non-carrier SIM card have to be active and in service? I was thinking that the guy at Verizon told my friend that his SIM was only used for 4g data and the foreign SIM I have wouldn't have any service here. Maybe that's why it's not popping up with the unlock code screen?
I forgot to mention that my phone is rooted. Would that have any affect? Would it be a good idea to flash the phone back to stock and try to unlock?
dijaedi said:
At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
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I thought Verizon and sprint don't have sim cards? The people I know with either carrier, their phones don't have sim cards.
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At least Verizon does on this phone
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Crisisx1 said:
I thought Verizon and sprint don't have sim cards? The people I know with either carrier, their phones don't have sim cards.
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no they have micro SIM. Anyways try a store in person or just get phonE service over seas it's cheaper anyways and simply works
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bipoler said:
no they have micro SIM. Anyways try a store in person or just get phonE service over seas it's cheaper anyways and simply works
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I went to the T-Mobile store and the guy told me he has never done an unlock before and he doesn't know what to do. He told me I should call T-Mobile again. I will be oversea for about two years so I was just hoping to be able to keep this phone since I've only had it for a couple of months. But I guess if it won't unlock then I'll just have to get a new phone. Anyway, thanks for the all the input guys.
dijaedi said:
Hi Guys,
So I've searched and can't find anything on this. I am going overseas and T-Mobile has given me an unlock code. But every time I put it in I would get "unlock request unsuccessful." I've called them four times and they don't seem to know what they are doing and just tells me they will escalate the ticket. I have tried the code two or three times. I was just wondering how many times can I try it? I've heard that it can permanently lock my phone. Thanks in advance.
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Most of the times from 5-10 times only after that its blocked ..... if enter to many times you have to do a direct unlock ...
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U need someone with a at&t micro sim. Cerizon and sprint wont work they do not use the gsm network like we do
JUSMEJOSE said:
Most of the times from 5-10 times only after that its blocked ..... if enter to many times you have to do a direct unlock ...
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Is a direct unlock the same thing as what they are doing with Sprint and Verizon with the nv_data.bin? I was going to do that and then I saw that T-Mobile doesn't have the nv_data file for some reason.
dijaedi said:
Is a direct unlock the same thing as what they are doing with Sprint and Verizon with the nv_data.bin? I was going to do that and then I saw that T-Mobile doesn't have the nv_data file for some reason.
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I have the same problem, but I tried more than ten times with the code from AT&T and does not work, did you solved it?. Please I live in Chile and I bought the phone from US I can not travel to ask for help.
inconcha said:
I have the same problem, but I tried more than ten times with the code from AT&T and does not work, did you solved it?. Please I live in Chile and I bought the phone from US I can not travel to ask for help.
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Do you have the i747 or t999? Was the code entered using a custom ROM?
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I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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You might have bought your device from some carrier, or operator, like T-mobile, At&T, Orange, Vodafone or something...
If So.. you also got a sim card from them...
To check if it is unlocked is extremely simple...
Turn your phone off, put another carrier´s sim card and then turn it on... If it asks for a code, it´s locked... If not, then it´s unlocked.
It will not tell you it´s an invalid sim card, unless:
1 - Your device is damaged
2 - The sim card you´re trying to use is for 3G networks
Remember...Excalibur is not 3G.
It´s simple like that...
Regards.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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Did you buy it already unlocked? or did you get it unlocked? In either case you should have the SIM unlock code. If it is unlocked using any SIM from any provider other then T-Mo will work, if its not working its not unlocked.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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Pretty much what Bupahs said, and also you pretty much answered your question, you said tried different sims and it says invalid sims. Is not unlocked. Here's an idea, get your hands on a tmobile sim card, and try it, if you don't get an invalid sim error, then you know for sure that is not unlocked.
Bupahs said:
Did you buy it already unlocked? or did you get it unlocked? In either case you should have the SIM unlock code. If it is unlocked using any SIM from any provider other then T-Mo will work, if its not working its not unlocked.
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I got it already unlocked, thing is i got 2 and one worked right off the bat, the other gives the invalid sim message. Getting 2 and having 1 work fine is mostly what leads me to believe the one with problems is not unlocked at all (or maybe it's not properly unlocked).
roloracer said:
Pretty much what Bupahs said, and also you pretty much answered your question, you said tried different sims and it says invalid sims. Is not unlocked. Here's an idea, get your hands on a tmobile sim card, and try it, if you don't get an invalid sim error, then you know for sure that is not unlocked.
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I can't get a T-Mob sim since i'm overseas =/
What do you guys think of the unlock code services on ebay? Are they reliable? They are 1/4th of the price of imei-check.
Thanks
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I got it already unlocked, thing is i got 2 and one worked right off the bat, the other gives the invalid sim message. Getting 2 and having 1 work fine is mostly what leads me to believe the one with problems is not unlocked at all (or maybe it's not properly unlocked).
I can't get a T-Mob sim since i'm overseas =/
What do you guys think of the unlock code services on ebay? Are they reliable? They are 1/4th of the price of imei-check.
Thanks
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Use jockey on here the thread is normally on first page of this forum, he's reliable, quick and an XDA user
I bought my SII a few days ago and am wondering if it will work in Europe.
Also, will t-mobile give me an unlock code? I've been with them for over a year.
I got an unlock code for mine and i have only been back with tmobile for 60 days. Just ask them in chat. It will work in Europe but I don't think it will be on hi speed network.
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How quick did you get the code? I just called in and made the request. She said up to 14 days.
I think Europe 3g band is 2100 which the t-mobs SII supports. But I don't know if that means it will work.
Yes it will work on 3G in Europe... I've taken TMO phones to Spain several times and was rocking 3G on Vodafone the entire time.
if it has the frequency it will work
Awesome, thanks guys.
Tmobile just sent me the unlock code. Is there any way to enter it without another sim card?
Could 1 of you guys request the Unlock code for my Galaxy S II? I don't have t-mobile, I brought the phone from a 3rd party phone shop. I have a receipt from the shop, but I'm assuming t-mobile wants a receipt that it was purchased from them. PM me if someone will help me pls.
knickfan5745 said:
Awesome, thanks guys.
Tmobile just sent me the unlock code. Is there any way to enter it without another sim card?
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No the new sim card has to be in the phone every time.When you used different sim card the code is the same .I travel to Poland a lot and other countries and I got the code like 4 years ago and it sill works all over europe and 3g works too
i travel to poland too, good news
ronj1986 said:
Could 1 of you guys request the Unlock code for my Galaxy S II? I don't have t-mobile, I brought the phone from a 3rd party phone shop. I have a receipt from the shop, but I'm assuming t-mobile wants a receipt that it was purchased from them. PM me if someone will help me pls.
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It's not possible to do this for you, need TMo SIM, they check it.
You can pay one of those services a small amount of money for a code. It's fast and less hassle than trying to get TMo to give you one.
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zibi13 said:
No the new sim card has to be in the phone every time.When you used different sim card the code is the same .I travel to Poland a lot and other countries and I got the code like 4 years ago and it sill works all over europe and 3g works too
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That's not what I meant. I'm asking how can I enter the unlock code? T-mobile said the only way is to put in a non-tmobile sim card and then it will prompt for it.
knickfan5745 said:
That's not what I meant. I'm asking how can I enter the unlock code? T-mobile said the only way is to put in a non-tmobile sim card and then it will prompt for it.
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actually there's a USSD code to make it pop up, without the need of a SIM card
check out the Galaxy S wiki pages in XDA
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks dude.
EDIT: Nothing there :\
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series#SIM_Unlock
Im traveling to france right now
Mine is unlocked i hope it works over here
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knickfan5745 said:
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks dude.
EDIT: Nothing there :\
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series#SIM_Unlock
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thanks
i just noticed some arse holes changed the wiki to put advertising instead of the original links to the forum topics for free unlock
[Q] Is T989 working in UK's networks?
The spec of T989 is a lot better then T9100! I wonder if T989 is capable working in the UK network. If so, I am going to get one on Ebay! Thanks!
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The spec of T989 is a lot better then T9100! I wonder if T989 is capable working in the UK network. If so, I am going to get one on Ebay! Thanks!
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I'm currently in the UK and using my unlocked T-mobile T989. I'm using a Vodaphone and a 3 sim card. I'm getting the 4G icon and fast internet. The 3 network is very fast.
someone already asked this earlier...
please use search... >.>
duped merged
Anyone know what the USSD code to enter the unlock code without a foreign SIM is?
xbanhcuonx said:
Anyone know what the USSD code to enter the unlock code without a foreign SIM is?
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a little search would have pointed you here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337756
the code is within the topic
Hey guys,
So I got the SGH-I747M from Bell Canada today, its supposed to be the exact same asthe AT&T one hardware wise but some slight software difference I guess.
Anyways, when I try to use *#7465625# to check my network lock status the code doesn't even work to view the Personalization Status, I remember reading on the international forum section a few people had this as well and someone else posted a different code that does the same thing, but I can't seem to find it anywhere when trying to search, does anyone know what the alternate code is to check? or if perhaps the fact that the first code doesn't work means the phone wasn't locked to begin with at all?
Thanks.
Your phone is locked ..... I have unlocked already my t-mobile s3 t999 with z3x
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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JUSMEJOSE said:
Your phone is locked ..... I have unlocked already my t-mobile s3 t999 with z3x
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-galaxy-siii-tmobile-t999-unlock-done-1495256/
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Thanks but that doesn't answer my main question of why the code doesnt work to display the status. anyone else know why or an alternate code?
bump.
Anyone have any idea?
So far my best guess is that my phone wasn't locked to begin with if the code doesn't work, anyone else with Bell or other Telus/Rogers phones able to use the code, does it work, does it not?
Yeah, tried doing the same thing does not work comes up with "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code"
I plan to unlock my phone via cellunlocker but I do not have a SIM card to force to the unlock network screen
T3hBraveBoss said:
Yeah, tried doing the same thing does not work comes up with "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code"
I plan to unlock my phone via cellunlocker but I do not have a SIM card to force to the unlock network screen
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I've actually been working on getting the lock status code working on my NA variant S3, I've gotten as far as actually being able to load the lock status Page but no information on what is or isn't locked because of how our NA models are not the same as the international model in regaurds to the nv data bin files.
I haven't said anything about it until now as I didn't want to get anyone's hopes up as I don't get much time to work on this. So it could be some time before I have any good results if any. I'm still a newbie as far as being an android dev.
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bump.
Anyone have any idea?
So far my best guess is that my phone wasn't locked to begin with if the code doesn't work, anyone else with Bell or other Telus/Rogers phones able to use the code, does it work, does it not?
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if code does not pull up page you cannot assume phone is unlocked that is poor logic. even unlocked the page should pull up, perhaps with a different code. unlocked phones in the us can still pull up that page.
I would like to know this also. I just sim unlocked mine and would like to know if it worked.And dont have another sim to try?
According cellunlocker.net, the code does not display the lock information on the NA versions of the S3. You have to use a non-"insert carrier name" sim in order to see if the phone is locked and then enter the unlock key. I got mine from cellunlocker.net; cut my used Tesco sim to a micro-sim and boom it worked.
Code doesn't work on At&ts GS3 as well. I unlocked mine yesterday after at&t gave me the unlock code...but only way to check it is by using a different sim.
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Code doesn't work on At&ts GS3 as well. I unlocked mine yesterday after at&t gave me the unlock code...but only way to check it is by using a different sim.
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att just gave you the unlock code??
actng said:
att just gave you the unlock code??
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Yeah. Ask nicely ...yes ma'am/sir blah blah....**** works.
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defnow said:
Yeah. Ask nicely ...yes ma'am/sir blah blah....**** works.
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are you on contract? or did you buy out the device?
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are you on contract? or did you buy out the device?
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I got this phone as a gift from my sister using her upgrade. Its maybe 40 something days old....(the phone) ....Ive heard if you're in good standing with At&t (ie: always paid your bill on time...pay over $100 on your monthly bill)...you're treated better maybe? Idk. I just called 611 and asked "may i please have the unlock code for my device"....I answered their security questions and made small talk.. "hows your day going"....mins later......"heres your unlock code"...
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My Experience
I used cellunlocker and got an unlock code last week and ordered a T-Mobile sim card ($0.99) which came today. After some careful cutting (I ordered a full size sim card) I inserted the T-Mobile Sim and the S3 booted to an "enter unlock code" menu. I entered it in and was able to immediately access T-Mobile.
I get the same "Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code" when I try to check but I know it works because I was on the T-Mobile network. Somehow I my text messages and call history for today only were erased so you might want to back up that data before you try it out. Pretty easy process overall.
I read for about 2 hours on how to unlock this thing. Many said to call Att, some said to log in and live-chat, some say to use a 3rd party service. I called Att USA and got the run around 3 times. I don't have an ATT account so I couldnt log in....I tried the auto chat service and it gave me a number for ATT International. I called and within 60 seconds the gentleman gave me the code over the phone, no questions asked sans the IMEI code.
Here was the number I used......1-800-335-4685
I am not hard core developer, I am just a regular guy who reads before he asks. I hope this helps someone out.
Jasonator said:
I read for about 2 hours on how to unlock this thing. Many said to call Att, some said to log in and live-chat, some say to use a 3rd party service. I called Att USA and got the run around 3 times. I don't have an ATT account so I couldnt log in....I tried the auto chat service and it gave me a number for ATT International. I called and within 60 seconds the gentleman gave me the code over the phone, no questions asked sans the IMEI code.
Here was the number I used......1-800-335-4685
I am not hard core developer, I am just a regular guy who reads before he asks. I hope this helps someone out.
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your the man or woman that number rocks i had to go through two reps but i got my unlock code thanks for the info
not sure if you found this information or not, but for others wanting to know... only speak with the International Reps!!!
whether it be via phone or chat, this department is the only department that can give you the unlock code.
do not ask in-store about, do not call customer service. go straight to the source.
my story: after 14 days of being a brand new AT&T customer, i logged in and chatted with an International Rep, no questions asked about why i wanted an unlock, he just gave me the unlock code upon request. first try.
chat rep gave me mine within 4 minutes. said I had to put another sim into the slot and type in the unlock code.
Is there a way to do this without a different sim?
Wife and I are planning a trip to france and wanted to unlock to have phone service over there.
Looking for steps on how to do it without another similar as well. Also full steps, my rep was less than helpful in that department. I got the code, but other than that nothing else useful from them.
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can they unlock Canadian Rogers S3 phone?
Sealwolfy said:
can they unlock Canadian Rogers S3 phone?
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Just call and find out really.. I would do it but not where i am right now...
rthomas10 said:
chat rep gave me mine within 4 minutes. said I had to put another sim into the slot and type in the unlock code.
Is there a way to do this without a different sim?
Wife and I are planning a trip to france and wanted to unlock to have phone service over there.
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I was not able to find another way to do it. On the international version, one of the *# codes on the dialer works, but not on our's. However, I was able to unlock it by going to a T-Mobile store and asking them really nicely whether I could borrow one of their sims for two minutes so I could unlock my phone. They agreed with no issue, and my phone is now unlocked.
Just called and they told me they can only unlock phones that are from USA AT&T customers only.
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Just call and find out really.. I would do it but not where i am right now...
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Jasonator said:
I read for about 2 hours on how to unlock this thing. Many said to call Att, some said to log in and live-chat, some say to use a 3rd party service. I called Att USA and got the run around 3 times. I don't have an ATT account so I couldnt log in....I tried the auto chat service and it gave me a number for ATT International. I called and within 60 seconds the gentleman gave me the code over the phone, no questions asked sans the IMEI code.
Here was the number I used......1-800-335-4685
I am not hard core developer, I am just a regular guy who reads before he asks. I hope this helps someone out.
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This worked! Many thanks
online chat rep worked for me for three different lines
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Anyone post the steps on how to actually do it? They gave me the code, but no instructions.
Seanbest said:
Anyone post the steps on how to actually do it? They gave me the code, but no instructions.
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Turn off phone
swap out sims
turn on phone
put in code
Sorry for the noob question but do I need to be on stock to unlock or can this be done while on a non stock rom?
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Just call and find out really.. I would do it but not where i am right now...
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Only the original carrier can unlock the phones.. it's the specific carrier that has the unlock code..
Try calling Rogers and telling them you're going to Europe.. I've got my unlock code for one of my old phones doing that
No, you can be rooted. You need a different carriers Sim and when you insert that and power on the phone it will ask you for the code. Input code, it will finish powering up and then give it a minute or two and Voila!
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online chat rep worked for me for three different lines
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Chat works when you have an account. This is for those of us that don't. This will likely work with any att phone BTW.
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zexco said:
Only the original carrier can unlock the phones.. it's the specific carrier that has the unlock code..
Try calling Rogers and telling them you're going to Europe.. I've got my unlock code for one of my old phones doing that
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yes I try calling Rogers, they wanted $50 to unlock
zexco said:
Only the original carrier can unlock the phones.. it's the specific carrier that has the unlock code..
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That's not entirely true. There are pay services such as cellunlocker.net that can unlock your phone in minutes. I just tried to unlock my old S2 through AT&T to get more selling it and the AT&T rep said my device wasn't "eligible" for an unlock code. Then, immediately went to cellunlocker and got an unlock code in about five minutes online and didn't have to deal with any idiot AT&T reps. Cost me $25 but it was worth it in that my phone sold in about 15 minutes and I didn't have time to deal with AT&T's bs.
Wish I knew about the number posted in the OP, I would've tried that and maybe saved some money.
Also got mine through chat no questions asked and noe she is unlocked. BOOM!
OK, so this weekend I decided to try my AT&T SIM Card with my Note 4 from Sprint. I thought it would ask me for a SIM unlock code or something but it recognized the card and showed "3G". However, I got the card icon which said "Invalid SIM Card".
Any idea why I did not get the prompt to input unlock code? Thanks!
HD2FORNICK said:
OK, so this weekend I decided to try my AT&T SIM Card with my Note 4 from Sprint. I thought it would ask me for a SIM unlock code or something but it recognized the card and showed "3G". However, I got the card icon which said "Invalid SIM Card".
Any idea why I did not get the prompt to input unlock code? Thanks!
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The sim inside the sprint note 4 is only to access the LTE network. So since you took the sprint sim out, you would be only receiving 3g. That is why you are receiving the invalid sim card error, because its not using it.
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The sim inside the sprint note 4 is only to access the LTE network. So since you took the sprint sim out, you would be only receiving 3g. That is why you are receiving the invalid sim card error, because its not using it.
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So I am getting that error because the SIM card is not using LTE? I don't get it. If the phone is unlocked, shouldn't it ask for an unlock code?
HD2FORNICK said:
So I am getting that error because the SIM card is not using LTE? I don't get it. If the phone is unlocked, shouldn't it ask for an unlock code?
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There's been plenty of discussion in this forum about bringing SM-N910P to other networks. I'm no expert, haven't done it myself but what I read repeatedly posted is that radios in this version did not allow LTE on domestic carriers when unlocked. Seems a common issue with phones made for CDMA carriers; taking them to another carrier may not meet your expectations. If the limitations are acceptable, maybe you consider going ahead and weigh your options.
Again, there's plenty of threads in this forum discussing this but here's one that I found that may help. To me, it's been rare for @idone to post these days but he posted here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61789140
And here too:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65149970&postcount=321
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samep said:
There's been plenty of discussion in this forum about bringing SM-N910P to other networks. I'm no expert, haven't done it myself but what I read repeatedly posted is that radios in this version did not allow LTE on domestic carriers when unlocked. Seems a common issue with phones made for CDMA carriers; taking them to another carrier may not meet your expectations. If the limitations are acceptable, maybe you consider going ahead and weigh your options.
Again, there's plenty of threads in this forum discussing this but here's one that I found that may help. To me, it's been rare for @idone to post these days but he posted here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61789140
And here too:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65149970&postcount=321
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah I am aware that the Sprint Note 4 would give me 3G or H+ but not LTE which is fine by me. I was wondering why the phone did not ask me for the Unlock code to begin with when I threw a GSM card in there.
HD2FORNICK said:
Thanks for the reply. Yeah I am aware that the Sprint Note 4 would give me 3G or H+ but not LTE which is fine by me. I was wondering why the phone did not ask me for the Unlock code to begin with when I threw a GSM card in there.
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Did you find your answer? Or still asking?
It's likely Sprint will give you a MSL number but not unlock the phone to use on domestic carriers. I think you still need to unlock it for that purpose. But the developer I referred you to can do this with or without the MSL. His tools are capable; his service is a full unlock for domestic. I don't think you need the unlock for carriers outside the U.S. the way the phone is currently. Sprint may clear a phone for domestic carrier use but not unlock it or help you activate it. You'll likely find no carrier to help you unlock it either.
I'm sure there are ways to do it yourself but it's gotten more complex with Lollipop and Marshmallow. I'm just not sure how it's done because I haven't fully done it. Only walked through it partially back in KitKat but kept Sprint SIM and service. Didn't try another SIM card.
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samep said:
Did you find your answer? Or still asking?
It's likely Sprint will give you a MSL number but not unlock the phone to use on domestic carriers. I think you still need to unlock it for that purpose. But the developer I referred you to can do this with or without the MSL. His tools are capable; his service is a full unlock for domestic. I don't think you need the unlock for carriers outside the U.S. the way the phone is currently. Sprint may clear a phone for domestic carrier use but not unlock it or help you activate it. You'll likely find no carrier to help you unlock it either.
I'm sure there are ways to do it yourself but it's gotten more complex with Lollipop and Marshmallow. I'm just not sure how it's done because I haven't fully done it. Only walked through it partially back in KitKat but kept Sprint SIM and service. Didn't try another SIM card.
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No I'm still looking for an answer. I have messaged idone on their website and sent a PM. I need this unlocked and take it to H2O. Sprint gave me the MSL code to be given to a GSM carrier but I call BS on that. Strange thing is the damn phone recognizes the AT&T SIM card as a 3G card all right but still says "Invalid SIM Card".
HD2FORNICK said:
No I'm still looking for an answer. I have messaged idone on their website and sent a PM. I need this unlocked and take it to H2O. Sprint gave me the MSL code to be given to a GSM carrier but I call BS on that. Strange thing is the damn phone recognizes the AT&T SIM card as a 3G card all right but still says "Invalid SIM Card".
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No expert here, but dont you need an AT&T SIM card that has your phone unique ID info programmed into it so it registers on AT&Ts network?
I thought the MSL would just unlock an area in the phone where you would change DNS type info to AT&T's towers/network.