Hi guys,
i just bought a Rogers Note 2 from a local store in Toronto. The store unlocked it for me and its working on my Telus sim. However, They did not use the code method that i am familiar with.
The guy said that they unlock it by flashing it.
So what method is this? Should i be concerned? The note 2 does seem to be working fine.
They used this method which a fellow xda member figured out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
No flashing required either.
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sonny21 said:
They used this method which a fellow xda member figured out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
No flashing required either.
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Thanks! I wonder why they said they unlocked it by flashing the device? :S
I guess they didnt want to share the unlock method since its so easy. but still weird though.
intolaomair said:
Thanks! I wonder why they said they unlocked it by flashing the device? :S
I guess they didnt want to share the unlock method since its so easy. but still weird though.
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No problem. Yeah I think that was the case. Since this method was posted, I've seen mainstream online sites post the method and make reference to it.
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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:
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
OneOneSix said:
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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truckerdewd said:
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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OneOneSix said:
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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truckerdewd said:
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
renehd2 said:
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
http://freemyblackberry.com/other-phone-brands.php
People have gotten their codes, but dunno if it works or not yet. I just submitted my IMEI. Let's hope it works!
They are legit. I got a free unlock code from them during a similar promotion a few years back.
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Anyway received the code and successfully unlocked my E971.
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Does anybody know if unlocking the phone would somehow interfere with the root/bootloader unlock methods that are found here? I haven't done that yet, but plan to in the near future.
Thanks.
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Does anybody know if unlocking the phone would somehow interfere with the root/bootloader unlock methods that are found here? I haven't done that yet, but plan to in the near future.
Thanks.
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Sim unlock does not interfere with anything and does not void waranty.
noxlord said:
Sim unlock does not interfere with anything and does not void waranty.
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Thanks.
Second question; are there any benefits for me to do this on a Sprint phone?
my.ads0 said:
Thanks.
Second question; are there any benefits for me to do this on a Sprint phone?
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You can use the phone on another carrier that uses the same bands as Sprint. Although I am not going to change carriers, I did it anyways since it might come in handy due to some unforeseeable event
mine has been locked
They never emailed me a code. -1
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boakun said:
They never emailed me a code. -1
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I got mine. Gmail put it in spam though.
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Just received the free unlock code foot my new OG. Took about three days this time.
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I got my code after 3 days and it went into spam so I never found it until today. Unlocked using method 2 so I'm not sure if it worked or not as I don't have another sim to try Lol.
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mine was in spam too. weird
Got mine... It was also filtered as spam by Gmail...
Got mine. After I entered it, it said network unlocked, reboot, and now I have got the LG security error. I just spent two weeks customising to my liking Oh well, since I started messing with my Galaxy S, I have gotten used to redoing things. Only problem is that I dont seem to have my Titanium backups on my PC anymore, must have moved instead of copied. That is the real suck. I didnt think this could happen from an unlock code, so I wasnt prepared when I entered it at work.
Sim unlocked my LG Optimus G! Lol procrastination but whatever!
Hi Everyone,
I have a i9000 that's been getting pretty tired and a bit more buggy by the day.
I just came across this..
I747 , 16GB , red, like-new for 100$.
Only thing, AT&T is NOT my carrier.
I went ahead and picked it up, assuming that with the Awesome Power of the XDA fourm behind me Unlocking it wouldn't be all that difficult.
A couple of different searches in this forum didn't bring up anything. The one thread I found mentioned getting an unlock code directly from AT&T. Someone please tell me that there is a better method for unlocking this phone.
If there isn't.. Does someone want to buy a phone like the one described above for a $100 + shipping??
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with some more searching I ran across this post in the thread "Unlock your S3 for free"
Tybalt said:
Tried this on my Rogers S3 and was able to verify it was unlocked with a Telus SIM.
Hadn't seen anyone else post this yet.
.redmondpie.com/permanently-carrier-unlock-galaxy-s-iii-and-galaxy-note-ii-for-free-how-to-tutorial/
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I went through the steps, they were short and easy. I haven't tested it yet,
So cross your fingers!!
Check out the shortened link in the quote
with some more searching I ran across this post in the thread "Unlock your S3 for free"
Tybalt said:
Tried this on my Rogers S3 and was able to verify it was unlocked with a Telus SIM.
Hadn't seen anyone else post this yet.
ww.redmondpie.com/permanently-carrier-unlock-galaxy-s-iii-and-galaxy-note-ii-for-free-how-to-tutorial/
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I went through the steps, they were short and easy. I haven't tested it yet,
So cross your fingers!!
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RanOver said:
Hi Everyone,
I have a i9000 that's been getting pretty tired and a bit more buggy by the day.
I just came across this..
I747 , 16GB , red, like-new for 100$.
Only thing, AT&T is NOT my carrier.
I went ahead and picked it up, assuming that with the Awesome Power of the XDA fourm behind me Unlocking it wouldn't be all that difficult.
A couple of different searches in this forum didn't bring up anything. The one thread I found mentioned getting an unlock code directly from AT&T. Someone please tell me that there is a better method for unlocking this phone.
If there isn't.. Does someone want to buy a phone like the one described above for a $100 + shipping ??
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haha... in a heartbeat.
There aren't any unlocking programs or app like I've seen in the past, i.e. GalaxyS unlock. I don't think it costs much to just get a code to unlock it. Or is it flasgged in the at&t imei tracking system
Hi I just bought an S3 from someone. However the android version is 4.1.9... I dont think its rooted either. Is it a fake? I hope not... Or is there any other way to tell?
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Domoo said:
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Damn Got scammed. Is there a way to root this and unlock it, like this version? If so, can you link me?
How do I unlock it
forget unlocking. i'd be contacting the seller...
Its a fake phone man , contact the seller and demand a refund. Unlocking it and stuff is impossible as these Chinese phones have no development at all , try finding a phone with similar hardware z maybe that will help. .
ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
BilalH said:
ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Get your money back, if you paid with paypal contact the seller first and if he refuses do a charge back. Knock off phone's hardware is almost always terrible, which is why the price is so low. Even if you manage to root and install a custom ROM it will never be the same experience as having the actual S3 :\. Sorry to hear all this man.
jayRokk said:
Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Okay I tried SRSRoot but it didn't work
Is there almost after 6 months of release simple and free way to sim unlock the phone? Same question about rooting (I mean SIMPLE and HUMAN way without risking to brick the phone of screwing up the warranty)?
If I remember correct Infuse 4G took a few months to be rooted/unlocked.
I used region lock away app and it did it for me. You also need to pay the phone off as well.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I used region lock away app and it did it for me. You also need to pay the phone off as well.
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Thanks, paid full price plus tax
Yeah it worked I paid my device off like a month ago and it's usually 40 days and then you have to ask tmpbile to unlock it. But yesterday I went into an att store and had them put the sim in, and it didn't ask for a code so I knew that the app worked. After I put the sim in and registered everything I had to put the correct APN in and all was well.
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REGION AWAY
Its free its simple and it worked like a charm
Use my ATT SIM all the time in my TMO Note 3
tramane said:
REGION AWAY
Its free its simple and it worked like a charm
Use my ATT SIM all the time in my TMO Note 3
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Chainfire is a great dev so I'll support him but thanks for the input for those who don't want to pay haha.
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toshik1 said:
Is there almost after 6 months of release simple and free way to sim unlock the phone? Same question about rooting (I mean SIMPLE and HUMAN way without risking to brick the phone of screwing up the warranty)?
If I remember correct Infuse 4G took a few months to be rooted/unlocked.
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I also did Region Lock Away and it worked fine for me. It's been out for a while too.
As for the risk, i've found that if you do the research and RTFM (read the f*(king manual), i.e. read the instructions carefully, there is very little chance that you will brick your phone. I rooted mine via auto root (also by Chainfire I believe), which has also been out for a while.
Also, if you're unsure, just ask. That's what XDA is for. People won't flame you for being a nub, unless...well...never mind.
Thanks to all!
Called T-Mobile unlock code is on the way
I updated to 4.4.2 n tried the region away app n it ain't working...I'm guessing its for 4,3 only?
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cougar11 said:
I updated to 4.4.2 n tried the region away app n it ain't working...I'm guessing its for 4,3 only?
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no i used it on 4.4.2 update
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no i used it on 4.4.2 update
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Really? Did u use region lock away app on 4.3 then updated to 4.4.2? Or did u update to 4.4.2 n then tried the app n worked?
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Really? Did u use region lock away app on 4.3 then updated to 4.4.2? Or did u update to 4.4.2 n then tried the app n worked?
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pretty sure it was on 4.4.2 when i did it
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pretty sure it was on 4.4.2 when i did it
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I've tried so many times to no avail man sheesh lol
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