Looking for ways to unlock T999. Got the device for app testing purposes knowing it is blocked on T-Mobile. Now, to further test certain areas, need the phone unlocked completely. Of course, the findings will be shared on XDA in appropriate threads. So, please suggest any tools/apps/options to unlock this phone.
Calling T-Mobile for unlock code is NOT an option as the seller clearly stated it is blocked on the network and I verified that it is blocked.
Any ideas? (of course, free is first and cheap is second).
Ebay is your only other option at this point.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Ebay is your only other option at this point.
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You suggest selling it or, buying unlock code?
razormight said:
You suggest selling it or, buying unlock code?
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There are unlockers on eBay that will do it for less than $10.
Related
http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2012/06/unlock-galaxy-s3-t999-how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-sgh-t999-by-unlock-code/
Since T-Mobile won't SIM unlock phones that are bought through upgrades
Yeah but you can get yours unlock after 3 months for free, or you can tell them that you going out of states
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@OP
Out of curiosity, how much does it cost to unlock SIII?
sailindawg said:
@OP
Out of curiosity, how much does it cost to unlock SIII?
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I think it's under $10 or something. I could be wrong.
I havent had time to test the code for my phone seeing as I need to get my hands on a non rogers micro sim. Price is 7.99, thought might be different dependingnon carrier
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Total noob question, they ask for your imei number, can they do anything untoward with that info to cause havoc with one's account?
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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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!
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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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:
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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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I've been trying to do this forever. I'm trying to use it in Canada, I already know it wont work CDMA but will on GSM/Global. Its S-Offed and I know I will probably need to be on the stock ROM so I got back to stock. I can't pay for the service cause I'm a student and need that 10 bucks. Help please?
Is your phone unlocked?
nitsua98 said:
Is your phone unlocked?
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not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though
makerender said:
not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though
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I think the Sim needs to be unlocked
nitsua98 said:
I think the Sim needs to be unlocked
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Yes, I want to know if there's any way to do that myself.
Yes but you gotta pay.
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GoonAssJuan said:
Yes but you gotta pay.
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So there's definitely no way to do it on my own? I can only do it by paying someone?
I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?
Jayman007 said:
I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?
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Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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kylesag21 said:
Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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I have never been with Verizon so that choice is out of the question. I guess I need to find the cheapest vendor selling the codes.
Thanks.
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Maybe for you Americans by US based carriers.
I didn't buy the phone from Verizon. I don't live in the USA. I don't intend to use the phone on any US carrier. Who will sue me again and what law have I broken?
Also I'm pretty sure the law states that it is for devices purchased after last Saturday. Hopefully there aren't a lot of people buying brand new Dinc2s.
Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?
makerender said:
Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?
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I'm looking for the same.. cheapest I found thus far is on ebay and they want like $11.
joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Doesn't apply for phones bought out of contract.
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