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UPDATE OCT 9, 2012
It seems AT&T is now unlocking these devices for anyone who's stuck it out and held onto their L900's. Please see here for more details:
http://www.wpcentral.com/att-lumia-900-uses-now-able-unlock-their-phones-kind
NOTE:
Rogers carries the Lumia 900 in cyan and black (as of 7/4/12). These phones can also be unlocked no problem.
Good luck everyone!
1) Unlock All Cellular - $64.99 (24-72 hrs)
http://www.unlockallcellular.com/nokia-lumia-900-unlock-code-p-197915.html
2) World GSM Codes - $59.99 (2-3days)
http://www.worldgsmcodes.com/nokia/Nokia-Lumia-900-network-unlock-code/
3) Cellphone Unlocker - $24.99 (up to 72 hrs)
http://www.cellphoneunlocker.com/unlock/at-t-usa/nokia/lumia-900
4) Mobile Xpress Canada - $30CAD (3-5 days)
http://www.mobilexpresscanada.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=275
5) Cut Your Sim - $79.99 (2-7 days)
http://cutyoursim.com/index.php/at-t-nokia-unlock-service.html
6) Cell Unlocker - $28.99
http://www.cellunlocker.net/nokia-unlock.php
7) Unlock That Phone - $39.99 (2-5 days)
http://unlockthatphone.com/
8) GSMFast.net - $50 (7-12 days)
http://www.gsmfast.net/order.php
Hi Pistol - I just used this site:
http://www.remotecellunlock.com
For Rogers Nokia Lumia 900 unlock code was $8.79 !
Now lest's hope they can actually send a code in decent time. I have used them before for other phones and they were quite quick.
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Wow.... unlock code received ! 35 minutes ! Punching it in now. Seems to have unlocked the phone, but I don't get a signal.
Could it be my Mobilicity SIM is not compatible ? Or maybe something else? Thoughts.... ideas ?
PaullikesWINMO said:
[/COLOR]Wow.... unlock code received ! 35 minutes ! Punching it in now. Seems to have unlocked the phone, but I don't get a signal.
Could it be my Mobilicity SIM is not compatible ? Or maybe something else? Thoughts.... ideas ?
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Well as far as I know the Lumia 900 is not compatible on Mobilicity/Wind as they operate on different bands than Telus/Rogers/Bell/ATT. That's my first guess. Unless it's quad band like the Lumia 710 from Rogers but I haven't heard of that.
But thanks for the website referral!
funny, it won't let me buy an unlock code from that website. Doesn't give me the option to fill out a payment form
Cellphoneunlock.net
First time using Cellphoneunlock.net
Ordered my code on April 9th (Launch day, yesterday, after I bought the phone) at around 3 P.M.
Waited a day and a couple hours before I called them to see whats up.
I called and they said I should get it in about 5 business days.
So now it's a waiting game. It seriously sucks having to look at this phone and not being able to use it.
P.S. I called At&t before using Cellphoneunlock.net to take a shot at getting a free code. They were willing to help me. Took my IMEI number and all, then put me on hold. Came back saying exactly this: "At&t is in a contract with Windows Phone which prevents us from unlocking their devices. Ever."
Try it. Maybe your carrier will go through with it. You never know. You'll have to wait until you actually have the phone though.
I called ATT today and they said that they don't have the unlock codes for the phone yet (which is probably bs)
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I called ATT today and they said that they don't have the unlock codes for the phone yet (which is probably bs)
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It is complete B.S.
They just don't want new flagship phones being used on other networks.
Hmm..
I had similar issues unlocking my Titan as I got it right or just days before release. It took me a few days to get the unlock code as well. I recall the unlocking website saying the codes weren't available yet. I called ATT who said they couldn't help me. Then about 4 days later the unlocked emailed me saying he had new codes and wanted to try again and we unlocked it.
This may be a situation where we need to wait about a week for the codes to be released.
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Well as far as I know the Lumia 900 is not compatible on Mobilicity/Wind as they operate on different bands than Telus/Rogers/Bell/ATT. That's my first guess. Unless it's quad band like the Lumia 710 from Rogers but I haven't heard of that.
But thanks for the website referral!
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Yes... it was looking promising as the bands on the Rogers Lumia 900 are the same as the Rogers Lumia 710. In fact the Lumia 900 actually has 900 listed under WCDMA/HSPA bands. Unless the label is wrong? See pic of the Lumia 900 I just bought from Rogers.....
PaullikesWINMO said:
Yes... it was looking promising as the bands on the Rogers Lumia 900 are the same as the Rogers Lumia 710. In fact the Lumia 900 actually has 900 listed under WCDMA/HSPA bands. Unless the label is wrong? See pic of the Lumia 900 I just bought from Rogers.....
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You need to make sure that like the Lumia 710 it supports 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz. The 1700MHz specifically for Wind/Mobilicity. Rule of thumb is usually anything on T-Mobile works with Wind/Mobilicity, ATT is everything else.
EDIT: Just saw attached pic, didn't work for me when trying to view till now. Interesting.. Not sure in this case. Only thoughts are being LTE perhaps you require a different sum. Telus requires a newer sim than my existing one in my Titan to work on LTE. Otherwise I'm stumped.
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Hmm..
I had similar issues unlocking my Titan as I got it right or just days before release. It took me a few days to get the unlock code as well. I recall the unlocking website saying the codes weren't available yet. I called ATT who said they couldn't help me. Then about 4 days later the unlocked emailed me saying he had new codes and wanted to try again and we unlocked it.
This may be a situation where we need to wait about a week for the codes to be released.
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Now that you mentioned it, when I called the Cellphoneunlock.net, the guy that I spoke to said that the Lumia's take quite some time to generate codes for. I just realized that the phone is not even 3 days old yet. So how has he unlocked it before?
I have a strong feeling I will be receiving a refund.
Nissan350 said:
Now that you mentioned it, when I called the Cellphoneunlock.net, the guy that I spoke to said that the Lumia's take quite some time to generate codes for. I just realized that the phone is not even 3 days old yet. So how has he unlocked it before?
I have a strong feeling I will be receiving a refund.
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Yeah it's very possible.. I had a few refunds before I got my Titan code. I also had trouble unlocking a friends Lumia 710. Got a refund for no return code and I emailed asking why and he said there's no code and there never will be for the phone. But before I had my friend return their phone I tried a different unlocked site and got the code within an hour.
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Yeah it's very possible.. I had a few refunds before I got my Titan code. I also had trouble unlocking a friends Lumia 710. Got a refund for no return code and I emailed asking why and he said there's no code and there never will be for the phone. But before I had my friend return their phone I tried a different unlocked site and got the code within an hour.
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Interesting. What site did you use to get your Titans code? And the friends code?
Yes ... I'm thinking the SIM is old? Or in fact the phone is LTE in those bands, but the label is stating different.
Nissan350 said:
Interesting. What site did you use to get your Titans code? And the friends code?
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For my Titan I believe it was mobileincanada.
Sadly I couldn't find the receipt for the other site so I can't recall that one. What I do recall was that it allowed you to input your IMEI # before submitting and it confirmed if they actually had the code first so you're not wasting time or money to get a refund with no code.
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For my Titan I believe it was mobileincanada.
Sadly I couldn't find the receipt for the other site so I can't recall that one. What I do recall was that it allowed you to input your IMEI # before submitting and it confirmed if they actually had the code first so you're not wasting time or money to get a refund with no code.
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I see. I don't think Mobileincanada will work for my 900. It is locked to At&t and I didn't see an option for them
Oh well. Got my fingers crossed for a return code from Cellphoneunlock.net
woah .. did some one beat me ? i thought i was the first one to get this in GTA . i got this on Monday at 10:45AM lol ..
Now can everyone see the voicemail icon working ? for me its not .. just missed call and a txt saying there is voicemail ..
Nissan350, please keep us posted on the unlock code.
As for trueblog's issue.. Not sure. I know on Wind they would text me everytime I had a vmail. That was an exclusive yet annoying feature with Wind. On Telus I don't get those texts.
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Nissan350, please keep us posted on the unlock code.
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Definitely will.
Any Updates on the unlock code?
Nissan350 said:
Definitely will.
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Hi Nissan 350 any updates on your unlock code??
I found someone on ebay selling unlocked lumia 900; (i cant post url here but you can easily find it by searching keywords lumia 900 cyan unlocked) I sent the seller a msg and asked him if the device in a lumia 900 at&t device and also asked about the method used for unlocking? he replied back saying that it's actually an at&t lumia 900 and he did a developer unlock? I replied back asking for details; I'll post again when I get it... but if this is true it gives hope that the lumia 900 can be unlocked...
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone on Rogers has tried to get a cell unlock for the Lumia 900 from remotecellunlock.com?
Basically I placed an order for a code on April 23 (gave them my details like IMEI, Model Lumia 900, and Carrier etc), and I got an email from them later that day saying they were unable to generate a code for me and they would reimburse me. Well I tried to shoot them a response both in the email and in the contact form on their site saying that people on Rogers with the Lumia 900 have been able to get an unlock code from them, but till now I have had ZERO response. The $8.99 has already been charged from my credit card via Dalpay and they have yet to reimburse like they said.
Anyone know whats going on? Thinking about doing a chargeback, but I thought I would check here to see if anyone else has had any problems with them.
Thanks
cellunlocker.net
Took 1 hour or so to get the code. Worked flawlessly.
keepo12 said:
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone on Rogers has tried to get a cell unlock for the Lumia 900 from remotecellunlock.com?
Basically I placed an order for a code on April 23 (gave them my details like IMEI, Model Lumia 900, and Carrier etc), and I got an email from them later that day saying they were unable to generate a code for me and they would reimburse me. Well I tried to shoot them a response both in the email and in the contact form on their site saying that people on Rogers with the Lumia 900 have been able to get an unlock code from them, but till now I have had ZERO response. The $8.99 has already been charged from my credit card via Dalpay and they have yet to reimburse like they said.
Anyone know whats going on? Thinking about doing a chargeback, but I thought I would check here to see if anyone else has had any problems with them. Are you 100% sure you didn't mistype the IMEI when you placed your order?
Thanks
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That's really strange. I got an unlock code from them in about 4 hours on April 19 for a Rogers Lumia 900. The code worked perfect and I have been using it on Bell since then.
Did you check your junk spam folder?
Yeah I checked my spam folders.
This was actually the email I got from them a few hours after I ordered:
"Dear Customer,
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 cant 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 7 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.
Best Regards,
remotecellunlock.com"
I sent them a reply after asking if there was some sort of mistake because others have been able to get a code, but since that message I've gotten no response whatsoever from them. Further emails and inquiries made to their contact form have also not yielded any response. So I think I'll wait until tomorrow then do a charge-back...
Double check the IMEI you gave them.
Type *#06# and make sure all 15 digits match.
lumia 900 at&t Unlock
Hi,
I bought the nokia lumia 900 off contract phone from at&t, i spoke to the customer service and they are telling me the unlock codes for the phone will not be released till october 8th. Is there anybdy who has been able to unlock their at&t lumia 900? if so can you please tell me how you did it? i dont wanna sit with a paper weight for 6 months.
Are you in Canada? Bought from At&t, do they have AT&T where you are?
I am currently in Saudi Arabia. I bought the phone online from at&t USA. Do you think the phone can be unlocked? I bought it because it was off contract and now I am left wondering if it was a wrong choice to make.
abhineetbs said:
I am currently in Saudi Arabia. I bought the phone online from at&t USA. Do you think the phone can be unlocked? I bought it because it was off contract and now I am left wondering if it was a wrong choice to make.
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AT&T lumia cannot be unlocked at this time. There is a huge thread here on xda abou it.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express
Yep you gotta run AT&T .. I read in another thread a Canadian was able to call and get an unlock code, but the vast majority.. no luck
There are conflicting reports.
abhineetbs said:
Hi,
I bought the nokia lumia 900 off contract phone from at&t, i spoke to the customer service and they are telling me the unlock codes for the phone will not be released till october 8th. Is there anybdy who has been able to unlock their at&t lumia 900? if so can you please tell me how you did it? i dont wanna sit with a paper weight for 6 months.
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Read this...
Plumsmcgillicuty said:
So, I received an unlock code from AT&T and just back from Bell after getting a micro sim card to fit into the Lumia and everything seems to be working OK. I was very persistent with AT&T about them providing an unlock code, basically I didn't take no for an answer and didn't accept their October and December dates. The store new they were selling a phone off contract to Canadian who's plan was to use it out of the country.
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Good luck.
Most likely the reason that they couldn't give you an unlock code is due to the IMEI you gave them. Not that you made a mistake, but that their 'unlocker' is probably set for only certain codes.
As others have replied, it's probable that they cannot unlock IMEI's that were assigned to AT&T.
abhineetbs said:
I am currently in Saudi Arabia. I bought the phone online from at&t USA. Do you think the phone can be unlocked? I bought it because it was off contract and now I am left wondering if it was a wrong choice to make.
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ATT typically wait at least 6mo before releasing an unlock code; it can sometimes be like pulling teeth to get the code from them, even then. That doesn't mean they don't have a code now. You might be able to sweet-talk a pliable rep into helping you, in your special circumstances. Good luck.
Hi guys,
I'm wondering if I buy Nokia Lumia 900 from AT&T off-contract does it work on European carriers? I know what 4g network frequencies are different but what about 3G? Will I still be able get updates in Europe?
Your first hurdle is going to be getting AT&T to sim unlock it for you.....
For the record when I called to try to get the unlock code I told them I wanted to use my phone in Europe and they didnt red flag anything.
That is of course not definitive proof but they do call it a "World Phone" http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...900+-+White&q_sku=sku6000234#fbid=1lM0QIuhHn3
But when you called AT&T, they gave you unlock code? I found on forums that sometimes they refuse to provide unlock code.
hx4700 Killer said:
Your first hurdle is going to be getting AT&T to sim unlock it for you.....
For the record when I called to try to get the unlock code I told them I wanted to use my phone in Europe and they didnt red flag anything.
That is of course not definitive proof but they do call it a "World Phone" http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...900+-+White&q_sku=sku6000234#fbid=1lM0QIuhHn3
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No, that is what I am saying. The vast majority are NOT getting an unlock code. I don't really need one I was just testing it out as an enterprise customer to see what they would say. I am under contract and bought a subsidized phone. The only people that I have read that said they got one bought it outright for cash. That is like 2 or 3 out of untold numbers that have NOT gotten a code who bought it without contract.
Ok. Let's say I managed to get code from at&t. What about wp updates? Does phone still get updates even if I'll be using it in Europe?
i read this article about unlocking a nokia lumia 900
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831505
But this isnt true i had my att nokia lumia unlocked it took me about 17 days but i did get mine unlocked.
From where?
vanessaabrams said:
i read this article about unlocking a nokia lumia 900
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831505
But this isnt true i had my att nokia lumia unlocked it took me about 17 days but i did get mine unlocked.
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Are you sure you unlocked a ATT Lumia 900?
att nokia lumia 900 unlock
exiva said:
From where?
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i got mine from gsmfast net
cost was 50usd but i got my code i tried all over but only here got it for me.This isnt the first time i bought it from them.First i had bought it and i was refunded then i was emailed 2 weeks ago with them saying they are now getting some of them and i tried them and got mine unlocked
Can you provide a picture of the email they sent with the unlocked device? Can blur out the code if you want. Just before everyone rushes there.
And Here we go again...
exiva said:
Can you provide a picture of the email they sent with the unlocked device? Can blur out the code if you want. Just before everyone rushes there.
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We don't trust any more. If it/he/she provides something that we can see a nokia lumia 900 unlocked, we can say "oh it got it!". But it's a new user with 2 post... Do you believe it?
benjaminz said:
Are you sure you unlocked a ATT Lumia 900?
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I noticed your question was conveniently not answered.
exiva said:
Can you provide a picture of the email they sent with the unlocked device? Can blur out the code if you want. Just before everyone rushes there.
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Or even a picture of an at&t branded phone connected to another network... and we don't mean Straight Talk. Straight Talk is not another network.
Satyrös said:
We don't trust any more. If it/he/she provides something that we can see a nokia lumia 900 unlocked, we can say "oh it got it!". But it's a new user with 2 post... Do you believe it?
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No.
I mean people have unlocked at&t Lumia 900s. At least they posted pictures of them running on other networks but no I don't think the OP with only 2 posts is the person that found a reliable third party to unlock the at&t Lumia 900. It's possible... but highly unlikely. I will wait for pictures.
Satyrös said:
We don't trust any more. If it/he/she provides something that we can see a nokia lumia 900 unlocked, we can say "oh it got it!". But it's a new user with 2 post... Do you believe it?
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No, not really. But if it does turn out to be legit, and run $50, and take 17 days...it's not worth it since they should be unlocked on Oct 8th for free at at&t.
exiva said:
No, not really. But if it does turn out to be legit, and run $50, and take 17 days...it's not worth it since they should be unlocked on Oct 8th for free at at&t.
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I'm just going to wait for Oct. There's no another way. Long waiting, but sure.
Could someone please tell me where the information came out that AT&T will be unlocking the Lumia 900 in October? I see many people talking about it but do not know the source of this information.
mol14 said:
Could someone please tell me where the information came out that AT&T will be unlocking the Lumia 900 in October? I see many people talking about it but do not know the source of this information.
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Multiple CS reps and a conversation I had with someone in the office of the president after I sent an email to Ralph De La Vega.
Thank you, and tell me if you know, all devices will be unlocked or only those that have not contract?
mol14 said:
Thank you, and tell me if you know, all devices will be unlocked or only those that have not contract?
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Honestly, I don't know. I bought (won) mine full off contract, so I don't know how it will work for those on contract and stuff.
mol14 said:
Thank you, and tell me if you know, all devices will be unlocked or only those that have not contract?
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I've found in the past if you are on contract and have your phone for a reasonable amount of time (8 months) they will unlock it for you if you have a reason (traveling overseas). To be honest I've only done it once and they didn't give me any hassle.
sitizenx said:
I've found in the past if you are on contract and have your phone for a reasonable amount of time (8 months) they will unlock it for you if you have a reason (traveling overseas). To be honest I've only done it once and they didn't give me any hassle.
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8 months seems long, it's only 90 days on T-Mobile. I'd guess they are around the same timeframe, unless it's an iPhone they may be more strict.
Thank you for your attention friends.
I realize that in fact, there are no certainties. just guesses, and frustrations can occur in October, note that there is nothing official and I've noticed AT&T based on Iphones, they do what they want. Soon will launch Windows Phone with Windows 8 and if AT&T follow only what they say, that the devices will only be eligible for unlock only when the contracts are fulfilled, only in 2 years, the Lumias 900 there will have become weights of paper.
At&t is 90 days as well. Must be post paid and account in good standing.
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Lumia 900 ATT unlocked!
Hello! I've followed for a long time the thread named "Recommended website to unlock Lumia 900 (AT&T)" and I've tried also some of these websites without any luck until TODAY \o/
I've used Unlock Liberty and passed my order on july the 29th and I was about to call and ask a refund but after talking to one of the guy working on Unlock Liberty, he told me that some code may take up to 4 weeks to get it. Well it took more than that obvisouly but I fanilly got it.
I got the Lumia 900 from my parents when they were visiting LOs Angeles ( I live in France, but one of my brother lives in Los Angeles and have an att account, that's how I could get one). I didn't at first I wasn't able to unlock it, it's after visiting this forum and reading the thread above that I realised I may be scr*wed.
I even tried 3 days ago to call AT&T and explaining my case (present from my parents, and not beeing able to use it in France with my current carrier), she asked my my IMEI number and told me that her computer was saying that there is no unlock code for this phone yet, they will be released October the 10th, so she said the best I could do right now is to wait for this date and call again then!
Well, I'm glad I don't have to wait that long anymore
I know it's my first post here so you might think I am not trustworthy (plus I am french so my english is not perfect so sorry for the mistakes), but I am posting a picture of my unlocked ATT Lumia 900 and I can even take other pictures and post them as well if you want me to show you that it is not a picture I've taken from another website
Here is a copy/paste of the email I've received today from Unlock Liberty :
September 8th , 2012 08:00:10 PM
DEAR CUSTOMER,
You unlock code for IMEI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX has been found. Your code is:
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
Instructions For All Phones:
1. Turn on phone with a non accepted SIM card (other than original carrier)
2. Phone will prompt you to enter PIN or Network Request Key
3. Enter 8 digit unlock code & press "OK"
4. Phone will show "PIN Accepted" or "Network Request Successful"
5. Your phone is unlocked!
Instructions For iPhones:
1. Wait until we email you that phone is marked as "Active"
2. Then, install last version of iTunes
3. Make sure phone is updated to the latest official version from iTunes
4. Connect phone to iTunes with not accepted (not valid) SIM card
5. Wait until iTunes detects phone
6. Now disconnect phone and reconnect after 10 seconds
7. Phone is Unlocked
Instructions For Blackberry Phones:
1. Start the phone on with a non accepted simcard in the phone
2. On the main menu, go to settings
3. Go to advanced options, then simcard
4. Type MEPD (you can't see anything typed on your screen)
5. Type in MEP, hold ALT and press 2, another screen pops up for the code
6. Input the 8 or 16 digit Unlock code sent to you, it will say "Code Accepted"
7. Phone is now unlocked
Instructions For Symbian Nokia Phones:
1. Switch on your phone without SIM Card
2. As if making a phone call, on your dial pad compose: #PW+UNLOCKCODE+1# OR #PW+UNLOCKCODE+7#
3. Phone will show "SIM Restriction Off" and it's unlocked!
Order Details
Unlock Code Ready Order# XXXXXXX - Unlock Code For Nokia Lumia 900 IMEI#XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for USA AT&T - www unlockliberty com
Questions?
Contact us at: www unlockliberty com or just reply to this email
Thank you for using Unlock Liberty.
We will appreciate it if you leave us feedback comment on our testimonials page.
What I found weird was that they gave me 4 eight digits code... i've only used the first one of the 4 they gave me and it worked immediately, I didn't had to enter the other 3 eight digits code...
Anyway, since October the 10th is coming quite soon now, I don't think it is usefull to use one of this site anymore, since it is taking very long to get the code (or maybe they have some now, so it might go faster).
Well, maybe the thread saying that ALL these websites are scam etc should be corrected Plus it's full of false informations (stuff like ATT has no intention to give unlock code ever...).
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer them
Good luck!
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If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer them
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How much did you pay for the unlock code?
Hi.
Someone will know how to unlock Alcatel idol 4s Windows from T-mobile?
I not have T-Mobile Account. i do not live in US. I called T-Mobile but they ask for an account to be able to unlock this cellphone.
Can it be unlocked through a service or Software?
Thanks and Regards!
There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...
nate0 said:
There are sim unlocking/network unlocking services. I am aware of a good one for Lumias, but have not had luck on the IDOL4s yet. Maybe someone can give a suggestion of a valid one they used more recently...
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Yes, I have contacted several services but none to result, one that you recommend me?
I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.
nate0 said:
I have only tried one that says they will do it, but it resulted in no service provided thus far. I have since put in a dispute/claim with paypal. The order still says in progress when I check the site. It has been that way since 5/28. So maybe their turnaround is much longer than what is advertised. No communication from them at all too. So at this point I have not one to recommend.
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ok. what is this site? you live in US? why not use t-mobile unlock service? they only ask for an account
I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.
nate0 said:
I do not use T-Mobile service, much like your self. I had a situation where Alcatel in an attempt to replace my last Idol 4s mailed me the T-Mobile locked model instead of what I sent in which was the unlocked model. The only site I found when looking for a whole day was simunlock.com, they say they support unlocking it and let you fill the form out on the site with the information required.
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I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards
rjcs123 said:
I have a request in simunlock but I do not trust much in this site, although the code costs little there is no response by the site. The request is made on 06/03/17, do you have any idea to unlock it? regards
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Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.
nate0 said:
Good luck. Like I said above that's the only one I found but I did not recommend it. I only pasted it for you since you requested anyway. I have submitted a claim via PayPal for my order a couple days ago.
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Yes, the site seems false, if there are more sites like unlockonline, anyway, in every site that asks me the provider id, but neither the device nor the box appear. Thanks
The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.
nate0 said:
The provider ID is on the sticker that was on the back of the phone.
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When I bought the phone I did not have the sticker. I found a page where you enter the imei and it shows the model, the brand and the provider id. I do not know exactly if the provider ID that shows is the correct one, in your case could you give me an example of the provider id of your alcatel? Since as I tell you, mine does not bring the sticker
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This was the provider ID on the sticker for the T-Mobile variant Alcatel mistakenly sent me. 6071w-2btbus7
@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO
rjcs123 said:
@nate0 is the same provider id that throws me the page = 6071W-2BTBUS7-1, model = Alcatel 4S Pro TMO
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Are you making progress?
Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.
I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.
Tried to get TMobile to provide the code for 2 months before I switched, they repeatedly said it was requested, never received it.
Could not find any vendors that could provide the code.
Contacted Alcatel and they said only Tmobile had the unlock codes.
Gave up and bought a 650, but will most likely switch to iOS when it breaks. Apps are disappearing daily and W10M is god awful slow. Sad really!!!!!
aleunge said:
I'm also interested in finding a way to unlock my Alcatel 4S Windows. I sent my unlocked phone in for earpiece repairs and they sent it back to me SIM locked with a new IMEI. I have no clue why such a repair requires a new IMEI and relocking back to TMO (the device is the same, perhaps system board change?). I even left a note that the phone is unlocked and I need it to remain unlocked after the repairs. Now I'm stuck. I'm not with TMO and have no way to unlock it.
My first Alcatel phone and I don't even get to use it.
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Alcatel has been a pain in the neack honestly...FFU is still broken for the open market model. Probably why they feel they have to send out T-Mobile units not realizing they are locked to the T-Mobile network...lol
UPDATE: after speaking to a few support reps, one finally figured out what happened, that some of us were screwed over getting a phone we can't use. Got a prepaid shipping label and returned it. Now I have a brand new in box open market version with VR headset and everything (I already have one but I'm not complaining). I'm satisfied for now. Just worried the next time the speaker blows and I have to send it in for service again...
nate0 said:
Someone on Windows Central sent me a message on a work around way they used to unlock this model. Below I summarized it.
A workaround for the unlock code:
A for sure way is to have T-Mobile to unlock it. But you need service with them to get the unlock code while having nothing owed on the phone or account. Call them and ask for the cheapest prepaid plan for one month, so that you can get the unlock code? He ordered a $5.99 sim card with 30 minutes and 30 text messages he used that for a few days so the IMEI can show as active in their database. I will follow up with him to see if he did in fact unlock it already.
UPDATE: Turns out T-Mobile was not telling the truth and needed more from his account then they lead on. So he canceled that method. T-Mobile did however share a unlocking site for him to consider, which is strange. But I guess they were doing what they could to provide customer satisfaction.
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Has there been any further progress? I would be interested to know which unlock site TMO recommended. I have tried 3 sites in total and received 2 refunds so far. I was able to get an unlock code using an Android app on another phone, but I just receive the message "incorrect code" when I input on the Idol 4s.