[Q] AT&T Galaxy S3 SIM-Unlock app - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sim-unlock-galaxy-s3-easily-using-the-app-galaxsim/
This app is from a member on XDA, Spock12, and he says that it works on the international Galaxy S3, GT-I9300, but it might not work on the u.s. varients. I was wondering if there was a way to "port" over this application to work with AT&T?

Why not just call at&t and ask for the code?
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Service providers give you the code when you ask for them? Why would they lock your sim in the first place than?
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Deoxlar said:
Service providers give you the code when you ask for them? Why would they lock your sim in the first place than?
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If it were that simple then I wouldn't have posted the thread. lol I've been interested in unlocking my Galaxy S3 so I can sell it to buy the LG Nexus 4 unlocked.

Nabbu said:
If it were that simple then I wouldn't have posted the thread. lol I've been interested in unlocking my Galaxy S3 so I can sell it to buy the LG Nexus 4 unlocked.
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Should probably read more about lg before buying one.
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I bought my GS3 from ATT then 2 days later called and asked them to unlock it and they did. No problems at all for me. Not sure why so many other people are having issues.

geoldr said:
I bought my GS3 from ATT then 2 days later called and asked them to unlock it and they did. No problems at all for me. Not sure why so many other people are having issues.
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Same for me. I bought it then a week later I got on to the online chat w/ AT&T & just asked them for the unlock code. They gave it to me w/ no problems! Took about 5 minutes to get it from the rep.
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We did the same for my wife's White SGS3. She really wanted the iphone 5 (tried to talk sense into her but it was of no use...die hard icrap user). So the deal was if she could sell the SGS3 for enough to get the iphone she could. She called, got the unlock code, went to tmobile and borrowed a micro-sim and finished the unlock. I then rooted it, installed SU and Busybox...then we sold it on ebay for almost $700. So now she has an iphone.
Just call ATT and get the code. If they start to give you trouble just tell them you'll be going out of country to Canada for a while as part of your job and want to take your phone and not the crappy business phone most of the time they'll just give it to you along with instructions. If not, call back in a few minutes and get someone different.

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We did the same for my wife's White SGS3. She really wanted the iphone 5 (tried to talk sense into her but it was of no use...die hard icrap user). So the deal was if she could sell the SGS3 for enough to get the iphone she could. She called, got the unlock code, went to tmobile and borrowed a micro-sim and finished the unlock. I then rooted it, installed SU and Busybox...then we sold it on ebay for almost $700. So now she has an iphone.
Just call ATT and get the code. If they start to give you trouble just tell them you'll be going out of country to Canada for a while as part of your job and want to take your phone and not the crappy business phone most of the time they'll just give it to you along with instructions. If not, call back in a few minutes and get someone different.
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That's what I told em. That I was going out of the country. I don't think it even mattered. You could tell them anything & they'll give it to you. And WHY would you let your wife do something stupid like that!?!?!?
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That's what I told em. That I was going out of the country. I don't think it even mattered. You could tell them anything & they'll give it to you. And WHY would you let your wife do something stupid like that!?!?!?
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They refused, saying I had to use the phone for at least 90 days.

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They refused, saying I had to use the phone for at least 90 days.
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Damn. You might wanna log back online again & talk to a different rep. The person that gave me mine didn't ask any questions & even told me that Samsung supplies the unlock codes for all of their devices as soon as you buy it. If I were you, I would try again. You'll eventually get a cool rep that will give it to you.
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Damn. You might wanna log back online again & talk to a different rep. The person that gave me mine didn't ask any questions & even told me that Samsung supplies the unlock codes for all of their devices as soon as you buy it. If I were you, I would try again. You'll eventually get a cool rep that will give it to you.
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indeed, just about to update that the int'l care rep gave me a 8-digit code, saying that if I get a foreign micro sim, the device will ask for it and be ready to go. (hopefully no glitches in there..)

Or you could of just searched around here and you would have found the free way to unlock it without having to waste time online. Check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024361
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Oh no! I'm switching to t-mobile!

My parents are switching to T-Mobile, and that means ill end up with a razr D:
I seriously want to keep my Tilt 2 with Xdandroid on it, so I went to the topic where the link led to a sight where you can get a free unlock code if you're a contributing member.
I obviously haven't posted that many topics on here, so I doubt they'll give me a code :/
Does anyone know any other place I can get a free unlock code? I seriously want to keep my tilt 2 :/
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And I'm switching in a few days. I can live without my Tilt for a few days after wards if that's how long it'll take to get an unlock code
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hold out...
see if they'll wait till the 19th. rumor has it (engadget.com) that t-mobile is having a every phone in the store FREE day. meaning you can pickup the Touch Pro 2..tilt 2's twin...or even better the HTC HD2 for free. saving them/you a couple hundered dollars.
Seriously?
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You see, the thing is though, I've already downloaded so much stuff for xdandroid, and I cant move it over to an android phone from t-mobile :/
And not only that, I love this phone, it does have its quirks, but its my phone, lol
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You see, the thing is though, I've already downloaded so much stuff for xdandroid, and I cant move it over to an android phone from t-mobile :/
And not only that, I love this phone, it does have its quirks, but its my phone, lol
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if you can get a free HD2... GET IT... then you'll still have your tilt 2 and have time to get it unlocked when you can to use with the other network.
That said.. doesn't AT&T offer unlock codes so you can use the phone on other networks for free? I thought EVERY carrier had to? I could clearly be totally wrong. I know up in Canada when I was with AT&T I had them unlock every single phone I ever used saying I was going to be traveling over sea's. Now that I'm down in the US I havn't tried that though.
I was thinking about doing that, the HD2 is sooo sexy X.x
I called att telling them I would be going to australia for the summer, and they said they would get back to me on that, but that was about 6 months ago xD
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Also, the HD2 is not android, it is WM6.5.
I just got my touch pro 2 and after debating between hd2 and tp2 the keyboard swayed the battle, either way I played with both in store and both are very nice and if the t mobile free phone thing is true I would explain it to your parents and ask them to wait. I wouldn't worry about all the lost customs though because thats part of the excitement of a new phone.
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I was thinking about doing that, the HD2 is sooo sexy X.x
I called att telling them I would be going to australia for the summer, and they said they would get back to me on that, but that was about 6 months ago xD
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Try again. Usually you have to wait a few months before they'll just unlock it for you. Otherwise this is only $20...
http://rhodium.htc-unlocks.com/
I called AT&T about 6 months ago (in the US) and told them I was going overseas on business and needed it ASAP. I also told them that I was not a customer, but my "company" was and that they would be giving me a SIM to use the "day I left the country". Probably wouldn't hurt to give a fake name too lol.
Bear in mind that I was calm and nice to them (yanno, the whole catch more flies with honey than vinegar type stuff).
I got my unlock code within 10 minutes. And if for any reason you don't get the code then, just call back. If you get the same person again, I'd be highly surprised.
yeaa, if you've been with at&t for a while and had no problems with payments, they should give you the unlock code, otherwise, there are unlock code on ebay for like 20$, and they do work, I used one for my Tilt 2 and Touch Pro 2 (I like the tilt 2 better, its shinyer lol)
Well, what if this phone isn't on my contract?
My phone that's on contract with att is a crappy sony ericcson. I bought 2 blackjacks from my friend because he was switching providers, then I traded one of them for a palm centro, and my aunt came down with this phone and said she wanted to trade because this phone was too difficult and she likes the palm centro better xDD
Would it still work if the tilt2 isn't on my contract?
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Well, what if this phone isn't on my contract?
My phone that's on contract with att is a crappy sony ericcson. I bought 2 blackjacks from my friend because he was switching providers, then I traded one of them for a palm centro, and my aunt came down with this phone and said she wanted to trade because this phone was too difficult and she likes the palm centro better xDD
Would it still work if the tilt2 isn't on my contract?
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After several readings of your message, I have decided that your life is WAY to complicated.
Seriously, what you should do is have your aunt put her SIM card into the phone and have her call up and request the unlock code. Or just buy one from this site or ebay.
Ill just probably end up buying it on ebay xD
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Ill just probably end up buying it on ebay xD
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Why not here? http://support.htc-unlocks.com.
Olipro is a BIG member of this community and a lot of those ebay sellers are getting it from here.
Support fellow XDA members.
Yeah that's the place that I went to, but they probably won't give it to me because I didn't contribute enough
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Yeah that's the place that I went to, but they probably won't give it to me because I didn't contribute enough
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What you need to realize is no they won't give it to you but you can buy it from there....no need to buy the code from ebay.
parleyp said:
What you need to realize is no they won't give it to you but you can buy it from there....no need to buy the code from ebay.
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Exactly what I meant.
All I ever had to do to unlock my phones, was to call and tell them that my brother or sister needed to use the phone and that I needed the code so their sim card would work. I did own the phones for at least a year though.

Unlock Client Rocks!

Hello. I have a samung galaxy s3 i747 which was locked to Telus. I had an issue unlocking it with other sites. However, I found Unlock Client and it worked like a charm. Use them, their software works.
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I can vouch for them as well, unlocked my Bell i747 through them worked awesome.
or you can take 5 minutes of your time, and call AT&T, and ask for your unlock code.
for free.
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wavrunrx said:
or you can take 5 minutes of your time, and call AT&T, and ask for your unlock code.
for free.
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Will att just give u the code or do you have to have your contract completed?
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Anyone link me to unlock client
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If I lived in the US and was an AT&T customer then perhaps I could phone and ask for the code, but I'm not and I can't.
Why is it all these posts are started by people with like 1-10 posts? Employee of the company in question much?
If I could just have one recommendation for an unlocking service from a reputable member here I'd be thrilled.
I can see how you would assume the OP probably works for the company first post ever and join date of Aug 2012, but I can personally say I have used their service and it works. I usually lurk and read on XDA but you can take my word how ever you want
I checked your posts, it was nice to see they weren't just 11 posts all promoting Unlock Client at various device forums here
I may try them out when my red S3 finally arrives.
I called ATT to unlock my S3 and they obliged. The problem is the unlock sequence doesn't work for me giving me an MMI error.
dmunjal said:
I called ATT to unlock my S3 and they obliged. The problem is the unlock sequence doesn't work for me giving me an MMI error.
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You need another carrier's SIM card to prompt the unlock menu. The dial sequence is only for non-NA variants.
(Sorry to thread jack)
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I recently went overseas and used this guys xxx.cellunlocker.net, fast and worked on the first try. Use a diff carrier sim to unlock it with the code they send you.
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Will att just give u the code or do you have to have your contract completed?
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if you've had your sgs3 for 15 days or more, they will unlock it.
also, you need to have your last months bill paid in full.
wavrunrx said:
if you've had your sgs3 for 15 days or more, they will unlock it.
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it depends on the CSR you get. after trying with 5 different live-chats, i finally got one who provided the code for my sister's 2-day-old SGS3 immediately without any questions.
I told them I'm traveling to Canada. That might have worked.
Got my Garnet Red AT&T S3 today (in New Zealand). Ended up going with mod edit:link removed.
I hate to have to say it, because I'm going to sound like one of the many shmucks who come here talking about unlock solutions in order to get $5 off the price, but the unlock code worked fine and only took about 10minutes to come through. Just to be clear, I'm not claiming the $5 off the price for making a post here, I just thought people wanting feedback from a user in good standing here at XDA would appreciate knowing this service is legit.
(lord knows I'd have loved to have seen one post from a user who was clearly trustworthy before I went through the process, no offence to the many helpful people who have confirmed various services before I did, it's just that tiny post-counts invite skepticism of planted posts)
I'll take the €5 then
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wavrunrx said:
or you can take 5 minutes of your time, and call AT&T, and ask for your unlock code.
for free.
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Typically At&t won't give you a code until approx 6 months after the release of the device. In some instances it is sooner but not normally.
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Typically At&t won't give you a code until approx 6 months after the release of the device. In some instances it is sooner but not normally.
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if you've had your sgs3 for 15 days or more, they will unlock it.
also, you need to have your last months bill paid in full.
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I have never had them give me an unlock code before 6 months. The last phone I tried this for I had it for 2 months which was my galaxy note and they wouldn't do it then either.
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I just called AT&T to test this (I have no need to unlock personally), and after telling them I was going on an international vacation for a month, they gave me my unlock code within about 5 minutes. the difficult part was that I had to manually cut down a T-Mobile sim I had laying around, but a few snips of the scissors later my phone was unlocked for free.

[Q] Any free way to unlock sim for SGS2 T-Mobile SGH-T989 ? just to concretize

I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
cboom said:
I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
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Check this awesome stuff out! Here
Not really sure for GS2 but yesterday I sim unlocked a Samsung Infuse. Have to be rooted if it can be done. When I get home will provide the link so you can try if it works for SG2. I knkw that the method worked for the Samsung Infuse
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VoiD_Dweller said:
Check this awesome stuff out! Here
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Nice!! OP, study that page well, before posting.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
This is the link I talked about. Try it and let me know if it work for the GS2. I did it in the Samsung Infuse and it works.
MAFU21 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
This is the link I talked about. Try it and let me know if it work for the GS2. I did it in the Samsung Infuse and it works.
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If that worked for the sgs2, everyone would be doing it
VoiD_Dweller said:
If that worked for the sgs2, everyone would be doing it
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I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
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I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
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I dunno, I tried that when I got mine because someone posted just like you did. Didn't work. I think if it did, there would be a big sticky posted with it here in the first place.
Just sayin'
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I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
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Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
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quick question where you on stock ICS 4.0.3 ROM when you did this the reason I'm asking is because it tried on my wife sgh-t989 on cm10 and it does not pass step one which is saving the file to my SD card I'm root and installed busy box to thanks in advance
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Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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You dont even have to call them, you can jst do it over live chat from their website
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VoiD_Dweller said:
I dunno, I tried that when I got mine because someone posted just like you did. Didn't work. I think if it did, there would be a big sticky posted with it here in the first place.
Just sayin'
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Hi, the T989 isn't included on the "supported" phones of that app, I unlocked a SGS2 with it, but it was an International version (GT-i9100)
So to be precise and brief, IT DOESN'T WORK ON T-989 (our phone) but DO WORK ON REGULAR SGS2 but need to be on stock ROM for it to work...After unlocking, you can flash any other ROM and the unlock will be preserved IF the folder that the app creates stays on the phone...
All this info is regarding the app posted on the Play Store link above^^^
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so is there any way to unlock the GS2 T989 for free so far? i bought my phone on criagslist, if i call T-mobile and ask for the code, is there any problem if im not the first owner or if i dont have a contract with them? i got the phone to bring it here to mexico. thanks in advanced
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so is there any way to unlock the GS2 T989 for free so far? i bought my phone on criagslist, if i call T-mobile and ask for the code, is there any problem if im not the first owner or if i dont have a contract with them? i got the phone to bring it here to mexico. thanks in advanced
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Try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514

What Should I Do?

On Nov 6th I met up with someone at Starbucks from Craigslist to purchase the Galaxy Note 2 for $450 with box charger and instructions. I checked the esn number and it was clean. I inserted my sim card and was able to use the phone. On Friday Dec 28th, my phone all of sudden couldn't go on the web using 4g and I couldn't make and receive incoming calls. I called T-Mobile using a landline and they said my imei has been blocked. I went to the T-Mobile store and paid $50+ tax to use a loaner phone because I can't be without a phone. Today T-Mobile told me that this phone can't be activated due to equipment installment program. What should I do? Should I sell this phone on eBay and specify that this imei is blacklisted? Maybe someone from around the world could use this phone unlocked. Right now the phone is LOCKED. Should unlocking be my expense or should it be the buyers expense to unlock this phone? Should I use the money I get from selling this device to buy a brand new galaxy note 2?
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Track down the creep who sold it to you and get your money back. Call him and let him know you have contacted the police and they are reviewing the tape from Starbucks and you fully expect to get your money back. Have him meet you at the police station for the refund.
Hey, may not work but worth a try. I'd rattle the hell out of him and would not leave him alone. He knew what he was up to and essentially stole your money. That's not ok.
Outside of saber rattling, it's now your problem. If you like the device enough, just pay whatever T-Mo needs to get it turned back on. You got a good price so whatever they need should still be cheaper than buying a new one.
Edit: well, who knows what T-Mobile needs paid. It may be worth it to just sell as blacklisted and call it a day.
The person who sold me the phone is the only one could make payments toward the phone. Its a lady that sold me the phone.
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awesomedeals88 said:
The person who sold me the phone is the only one could make payments toward the phone. Its a lady that sold me the phone.
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Have you contacted the lady to talk it over and understand why she did what she did?
This type of transaction is becoming a problem with tmobile phones.
Making sure esn number is clean is one thing. Make sure its not on a value plan.
I hope op gets this sorted out.
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Yea you got scammed bad. That sucks major big time
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Call me an extremist but if I were in this situation, the police would be involved & I'd be pressing fraud charges against that douchebag. Or, I'd be taking that seller to small claims court.
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U got a note 2 for 450? You should have seen this coming.
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When I sell the phone on eBay, should I pay to have the sim unlocked or should I let the buyer pay to have the sim unlocked?
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awesomedeals88 said:
When I sell the phone on eBay, should I pay to have the sim unlocked or should I let the buyer pay to have the sim unlocked?
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Just do it yourself... follow instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
This is the second time I am hearing of this. I blame tmobile. If you call them to ask if the phone is clean to purchase and they tell you yes then it's their fault for not making sure it doesn't have any outstanding balance. To the Op you have yet to explain why you haven't contacted the seller. The other poster didn't try to contact the seller either. So either you are both idiots or maybe you are trying to figure out how to unlock a stolen phone. And please don't say you can't find the owner because tmobile had there information and with a push from the police they have to give it up.
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kozmo21 said:
Just do it yourself... follow instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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Once I follow this procedure, how can I tell if the sim is unlocked if I don't have another sim to test it out?
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awesomedeals88 said:
Once I follow this procedure, how can I tell if the sim is unlocked if I don't have another sim to test it out?
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So instead of dealing with the person that sold you the phone you are going to unlock it? Once again I am calling BS on this and now you have people helping you unlock a phone that is not legally yours.
....... But unlocking won't unblock the IMEI o.0 Unless you're planning to use it on another carrier than Tmo, unlocking won't allow you to use the phone.
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This is the second time I am hearing of this. I blame tmobile. If you call them to ask if the phone is clean to purchase and they tell you yes then it's their fault for not making sure it doesn't have any outstanding balance. To the Op you have yet to explain why you haven't contacted the seller. The other poster didn't try to contact the seller either. So either you are both idiots or maybe you are trying to figure out how to unlock a stolen phone. And please don't say you can't find the owner because tmobile had there information and with a push from the police they have to give it up.
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I have to agree with this. Tmo wouldn't just tell you the phone was clear & then turn around & say "Oops, we meant to say it's blocked!" If they actually made a mistake when the OP first called in, he needs to escalate until they either unblock him or credit him for a comparable new phone. This whole story just smells funny. I know that if I had just dropped hundreds of dollars on a phone that I couldn't even use thanks to the seller's negligence/fraudulence, I'd be sitting in the police station filing a report within minutes of finding out it was blocked. I can't even imagine just saying "oh well, guess I got scammed!" about something like this. The OP is either incredibly rich & $450 is just pocket change, or else something is fishy here.
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My plan is to get the sim unlocked so I could sell internationally on eBay.
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awesomedeals88 said:
My plan is to get the sim unlocked so I could sell internationally on eBay.
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You boight a phone as is. Cops dont care that u got scammed. Lesson learned.as far as t mobile goes contact the better business Bureau and t mobile will step up and go after the lady who owned it. Plus unless u have phone conversation recoreded that is all on u. If it to good to be true......... well u know the rest.
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kozmo21 said:
Just do it yourself... follow instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
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I agree with those who say you should hold the lady responsible. Contact her and see if she will make it good. If not, small claims courts is the way to go. I've done two small claims cases. Its easy and not expensive. Sounds like you have a solid case. Of course once you get a judgement you may have a problem collecting if she's a deadbeat. But if she's got an income you can force her to pay up. My 2 cents. Good luck.
Could this phone be activated on Straight Talk? Might be able to get most of your money back via CL if someone wants to use it on prepaid.
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AT&T's unlock code is UNSUCCESSFUL! help me please!

hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from AT&T to T-Mobile. i'm using a galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't know how! i don't even know what that means.. please help!!
#1. Why did you try 6 times if it didn't work after the third time?
#2. Are you sure you have the correct code from THEM???
If it's not working then it seems that it's the incorrect code!
I would contact AT&T again, if that's where you got your code from!
Which would have been sent to you in an e-mail. Because I have done it myself, but not for this device...
#3. Before trying again MAKE sure you have the CORRECT code!!!
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Well I tried like 3 times, then stopped. then I read you might have to wait 24 hours after receiving the code, so I tried again a couple more times after waiting a day. yes, I got the code emailed to me after filling out the request for online. I've called them multiple times, spoke to 2 tiers of technical support. got sent to a corporate store just to be turned away at the door because they can't unlock phones. so why was I sent there? Who knows. at&t is no help. I don't know what else to do. I already switched my number to tmobile. it's been over a week and I already got my first bill for a phone I can't even use. I've been without a phone for over a week. This is so irritating
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Well I tried like 3 times, then stopped. then I read you might have to wait 24 hours after receiving the code, so I tried again a couple more times after waiting a day. yes, I got the code emailed to me after filling out the request for online. I've called them multiple times, spoke to 2 tiers of technical support. got sent to a corporate store just to be turned away at the door because they can't unlock phones. so why was I sent there? Who knows. at&t is no help. I don't know what else to do. I already switched my number to tmobile. it's been over a week and I already got my first bill for a phone I can't even use. I've been without a phone for over a week. This is so irritating
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OK if you really want to unlock it that bad there's a few things you can do.
But IT involves flashing your PHONE!
Look HERE for info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49616709
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thank you for your help, but honestly that looks like a different language to me. i can not even begin to comprehend all that info. i'm sorry
you should have unlocked it before you switched to tmobile..
I'll give you credit for admitting you dont know the first thing about phones, and dont want to even try flashing anything..most people who know nothing about this flash anything and everything and totally ruin their phones..
Not sure what you can do about this; I would think to unlock an ATT phone, you need to have a ATT sim card in there..
Bajanman knows more about this than I do..
Id recomend the downgrade of your modem then unlock via hidden menu
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Id recomend the downgrade of your modem then unlock via hidden menu
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This....
But if you are staying stock....
Petition ATT for help....
After all....they provided the bogus code that got you into this mess....IMHO
It's a gamble if they will....but worth a shot....g
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since he's afraid to flash anything, getting help from ATT is his only hope..
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Id recomend the downgrade of your modem then unlock via hidden menu
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DUDE! UR ALIVE!
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its winter; Canucks tend to hibernate..:laugh:
I just got note 3 today. B)
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To use the unlock code, T-Mobile Sim is in the phone, boot it up, a menu asking for unlock code, type code, after a few seconds a message verifying network unlock replaces the code box. It's immediate, because the unlock code is stored in the phone.
You should verify the IEMI number under the battery -- that's what they need to retrieve the code from their database.
I vote for bad code or bad typing. Is there any way to backtrack your customer service efforts and get at&t to recheck their work?
I would
twanskys204 said:
I just got note 3 today. B)
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