My current S3 is locked to Rogers,
I really don't want to go to a carrier unlocking site like cellunlockerdotnet to unlock my phone. I was wanting to know if there are any developers here have any insight on this, whether there's any hope of there being a tool that will unlock it from Rogers (that I would be more than glad to donate to) or if I and others should just risk going on said sites?
On a side note, I'm curious as per why these cell unlocking sites have the ability to send unlock codes and there hasn't been anything here to do so? I'll be glad to provide all the information of my device to move forward with any Canadian SIM unlocking tool that may be in progress.
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Anyone unlock one of these? I seem to remember reading somewhere a few months back Bell (who now owns virgin) saying they will never unlock it.
However I see that there are "WWE" branded unlocks for my version, wtf?
Here is the url of the exact phone I have - http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/phones/phone-details.html?model=HTCWILD&colour=White
Please no "I unlocked my DerpCellular wfs, you can too!!" stupidity that most of these threads digress into, either you have the exact phone or not. Anyone who lives in Canada and deals with Bell will understand why this needs to be asked
Hey, another virgin canada user.
i have that exact phone (same colour too) with virgin. Mine unlocked just fine via the htcdev unlock. You just need to select the "Bell Mobility WWE" RUU when unlocking it.
unlocked and rooted. bye bye useless bell apps.
be sure to notice that the unlock does a factory reset. back your stuff (contacts!) up before you start on it.
So when you say unlocked using the DEV tool, does that mean its network and sim unlocked? Also just curious, I have a Bell SIM card, can I use this in this phone without unlocking the network/sim?
jhong88 said:
So when you say unlocked using the DEV tool, does that mean its network and sim unlocked? Also just curious, I have a Bell SIM card, can I use this in this phone without unlocking the network/sim?
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nope, the htcdev bit only unlocks the bootloader. the sim lock and all the other bits of s-on remain in place. you'll need an xtc clip or an unlock code if you want the ditch the network shackles.
as for the virgin->bell, no idea. there seems to be conflicting information on whether bell/virgin sims are interchangeable or not. some people report it works, other report it doesn't.
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Hey, another virgin canada user.
i have that exact phone (same colour too) with virgin. Mine unlocked just fine via the htcdev unlock. You just need to select the "Bell Mobility WWE" RUU when unlocking it.
unlocked and rooted. bye bye useless bell apps.
be sure to notice that the unlock does a factory reset. back your stuff (contacts!) up before you start on it.
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Excellent, I was NOT expecting to be able to do this.
And now for a stupid question, what is a good way to back everything up for a quick reinstall?
AFAIK, There isn't one really, other than exporting your contacts and writing down all your apps names, as all the real useful backup methods require root.
OTOH, unless you like customizing extensively, it should only take a day or two to get things back to normal.
sent from my rooted wildfire s
This is for the developers. I have a Virgin SGH-I747M (Same as Bell Canada) and I have to SIM unlock my phone in a day or two. My questions is if there is any point in making a nandroid before and after or anything else that will be useful for you guys for SIM unlock development for our phones. Let me know if there is something I can do that will be helpful as I have to unlock my phone anyways.
Ok guys, I have a quick question. I bought a T Mobile SGS2 brand new and will be unlocking it with which ever site I can find to buy the code off of. But my question is that, if I root it and flash custom roms on it and all that we do with our Android devices, will it be locked again after a flash or root.
Reason why I am asking is because I will be sending this phone to a family member outside of US but before that I will root and flash CM10 on it.
So can someone please tell me if it will stay unlocked?
Sent from my GT-N7100
Once unlocked - forever unlocked, no matter the Rom.
To unlock, you need to be on the original T-mo Rom and you
can request from T-mo Tech. support the unlock code for free.
Awesome news, now.I wont have a problem sending the phone. Thank you for your response, appreciated.
Sent from my GT-N7100
T-Mobile will not unlock
Hello I just wanted to let anyone who stumbles across this to know that T-Mobile will not unlock the phone if you are not currently a T-Mobile customer. I was able to unlock my phone using cellunlocker.net for $25.
I called and got my phone's unlock codes (domestic) however Sprint declined to provide how to unlock instructions. told me to go to my future carrier and give them the unlock code.
I called T-Mobile current provider and they told me... no Sprint can unlock and TMo, doesn't know how.
so I am stuck with legitimate Sprint unlock codes... and no idea how to use them.
Someone knows how this works here or it's better off just flash customs rom and unlock XDA way?
Thanks,
When you insert another carrier's SIM (in this case, T-Mob) it should ask for the code, then you just enter it.
Custom ROM isn't going to help you unlock the SIM, nor is there a working "hack" to do so without a code.
Thanks for your reply,
I've tried ATT, TMO sim and the phone does not ask for sim unlock code... it just says contact customer care.
or if someone knows how to get the phone to ask me for SIM/UICC unlock code... some hot keys to press, that can help too since I have the codes from Sprint.
**i am also reading about Sprint Sim unlock on One M8, so complicated!!!**
If you talking about the following mods, they are for unlocking the bands, which AFAIK is not the same as SIM (subsidy) unlock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/unlock-bands-qualcomm-device-phone-t2880239
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-convert-cdma-m8-sprint-vzw-gsm-t3303812
yeah, can't find a way to unlock sim to use w/ T-mo ATT. strange... I have the codes from Sprint and no one's done it? good thing I got HTC 10 factory unlocked this time no such problem later on
Hey. Someone sold me an S9 but unfortunatly it is locked to AT&T so I am looking for a free way to get it unlocked. AT&T website for unlocking says network error. Any help for a way? Also how does websites that you need to pay for unlock phones?
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Hey. Someone sold me an S9 but unfortunatly it is locked to AT&T so I am looking for a free way to get it unlocked. AT&T website for unlocking says network error. Any help for a way? Also how does websites that you need to pay for unlock phones?
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did you try the unlock app? I guess there is a unlock app but I don't shure.
other way it`s buy a IMEI unlock code, I know that it works for your device, If ask for a code when you insert a non carrier SIM.
i have the same doubt, I get a galaxy s9 t- mobile. but the phone it`s unlocked, I don't know if the phone was unlocked by a unofficial way.
Go to the Samsung site and talk to the chat people. They'll give you a code. Have for me anyway.