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SIM Unlock for AT&T galaxy s3...?

i am having at&t Galaxy s3. i want to SIM unlock the device with code to use it different carrier? where can i get the code for lower price? please post a message . Thanks in advance

If u paid full price at&t will give it for free
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cellunlockstoreDOTcom
seems that everyone uses that one...

i have an AT&T Galaxy S3 that i purchased from ebay without a contract, i logged on the AT&T website and chatted with one of the representatives, she told me to wait for a few minutes while she checks my account, then she gave me the instructions with a code to unlock the phone (i am not under a contract and probably why it was that easy) :laugh:
:good:luck!!!

freemeech said:
If u paid full price at&t will give it for free
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not true, you don't need to have paid full price.
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I called AT&T the other day and asked for my unlock code. Put me on hold for 5 minutes and gladly handed it over. I got the phone subsidized, during the preorder.

That's true. I have unlocked two subsidized phones. Just try couple different reps.
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I used www.cellunlocker.net, worked fine and code came back quickly (from what I read it seems easier to get AT&T codes than it is for some other networks).

Chatted with international rep on the AT&T site and got the unlock code.

i'm a brand new AT&T customer with this phone- subsidized pricing and 2 year contract.
logged into chat after 2 weeks of service and they gave me the unlock code without any questions.
FREE.

How to unlock your Galaxy S3

The following describes how i got my SGS3 unlocked for free (T-Mobile, not sure if it works for other carriers)
In case you want to unlock your phone for whatever reason, and don't want to pay $20-30 for it, here's what you need to do:
1. Read this article http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
2. Call t-mobile if you match eligibility requirements
3. Ask t-mobile rep submit the request for SIM unlock (cuz you are travelling overseas)
4. Wait for your code and instructions to be sent to your e-mail address. I waited for a day to get them but they say it may take up to 14 days.
Enjoy your unlocked phone.

Who doesn't know this ? .. however you do need an active account with them for more then 90 days...
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Ok i got the code but how do i get my phone to the unlock screen. The instructions state that i need a sim from another carrier? Anyone know a work around this?

justice26 said:
Ok i got the code but how do i get my phone to the unlock screen. The instructions state that i need a sim from another carrier? Anyone know a work around this?
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Maybe there's one, I did it with another sim card which I got from my friend's ATT iphone (it uses micro sim)

That is what i thought. Thanks for the response.
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Call t-mobile
Your account has to be in good standing
Last 90 days paid
Request subsidy unlock code
Give them your imei and your email.
You will be told it can take up to 14 days
You can request one subsidy unlock code every 90 days.
Any other questions ask me I work there!
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hucesar1017 said:
Call t-mobile
Your account has to be in good standing
Last 90 days paid
Request subsidy unlock code
Give them your imei and your email.
You will be told it can take up to 14 days
You can request one subsidy unlock code every 90 days.
Any other questions ask me I work there!
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well if I had a t-mobile account why would i need to unlock my t-mobile sgs3 ?

cnpthe3rd said:
well if I had a t-mobile account why would i need to unlock my t-mobile sgs3 ?
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If you do not have the need to unlock then don't bother.
Unlocking sim comes in handy when you are travelling overseas. You can just buy a prepaid sim card there, plop it in your unlocked gs3 and make phone calls, access the internet right away. You cannot do this if your phone is still locked to T-Mobile network/sim.
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Do I need to be on stock Touchwiz to process the unlock procedures and enter the unlock codes? I'm using the AOKP rom now.
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How can i unlock my AT&T GS3???

I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??

nazem said:
I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??
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either get teh code from AT&T (if you're a customer) or pay $25 for it at one of the unlock code sites. there are no 'free' options outside of the carrier.

To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?

pwned101 said:
To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?
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No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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defnow said:
No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.

dLo GSR said:
it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.
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Exactly. All depends who you speak with... :thumbup:
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Lol.. I'm trying it tomorrow itself then..
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unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?

ehaze said:
unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?
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Other sim carriers yes..
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defnow said:
Other sim carriers yes..
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thanks!

T-Mobile Sim Unlock

Hi guys im planning to buy a old t-mobile phone from usa via e-bay, its a contract phone and i want to give it to my bro. He is in india is there any way to unlock the sim of t-mobile galaxy s4 so that it can be used with any simcard without paying the full contract amount??

cooldude9119 said:
Hi guys im planning to buy a old t-mobile phone from usa via e-bay, its a contract phone and i want to give it to my bro. He is in india is there any way to unlock the sim of t-mobile galaxy s4 so that it can be used with any simcard without paying the full contract amount??
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Why don't you just buy unlocked international version ?
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that is too costly for me man, im just a student

No you can't. That's how much the phone costs. You must pay the full amount.
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I know you can, the only question is will it be compatible hardware wise. There is a guide on how to unlock it through the dialer menu, if you are up to it. Or T-Mobile will unlock it for you if you are a customer. :good:

You can but he's taking about a phone on contact. You can't buy a contact phone and not pay the monthly service
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unlock using dialer is possible or not?

cooldude9119 said:
unlock using dialer is possible or not?
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Yes it is possible. but the problem isn't unlocking. the problem is that the phone costs around $600 dollars unlocked. the reason why it costs $199 on contract is because it is on contract and the company knows that they will have you for at least 2 years. and also because the monthly bill costs more.
So, if you want to send an S4 to your bro, you have to pay the full amount of around $600

Either way you decide to go, you CAN SIM-unlock the T-Mobile S4.

Yes. You can sim unlock it either way but i advice you not to buy it on contact as you will have to pay a monthly bill for a service you're not using.
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I've pay off my phone but they told me I have to wait 45 days then call customer care to get the unlock code is this true?
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epsix said:
I've pay off my phone but they told me I have to wait 45 days then call customer care to get the unlock code is this true?
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I know that I was unable to get an unlock code through T-Mobile because I bought it outright from them and didn't have T-Mobile service. They did give me the option to get in touch with Samsung customer service and I would be able to get the unlock codes from them, but there was no ETA on how long it would take. Other options are to buy an unlock code from one of the many reputable sites or to try the unlock method over in General (which is free, obviously.)

[Q] unable to generate the correct unlock code

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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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.