You've probably found your way here because you're trying to use an unlock code that you got from AT&T or an EBay seller, but the phone is refusing to take it, despite your triple-checking of details.
The workaround is this: Enter the incorrect code until you run out of your ten (10) attempts. Then you'll get the *real* network unlock message, with 32 attempts. Enter the same 8-digit code you've been entering, and voila, you're now free to use this on any network!
Attached is a video showing proof of unlocking using this method (sorry for the blurriness and quick cut at the end--was too excited that this unlocking ordeal is over):
(I can't post outside links yet, but append this to the end of youtube.com)
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/watch?v=8SO5ZXQy1zM
**end link ID**
Kudos to:
minhtien for the initial hint to try this method
pyk for being the 1st guinea pig
My credit card company, who I knew I could call up if something was wrong with this phone and that it was truly un-unlockable
Please rep/sticky! I don't care about karma/rep here. Just want to share this helpful hint with everyone. I've spent maybe 12 hours researching fixes and workarounds, and just dove right in to using up my unlock attempts.
Thanks!!! It worked for me. I was nervous, but I figured the worst case is I return the phone.
I was able to unlock two different Lumia 900s with this method.
Thank you very much :fingers-crossed:
good news. I had same issue. I tried 4 times then I stopped. Now I need call AT&T again to get the unlock code because I threw it away.
Breex243 said:
You've probably found your way here because you're trying to use an unlock code that you got from AT&T or an EBay seller, but the phone is refusing to take it, despite your triple-checking of details.
The workaround is this: Enter the incorrect code until you run out of your ten (10) attempts. Then you'll get the *real* network unlock message, with 32 attempts. Enter the same 8-digit code you've been entering, and voila, you're now free to use this on any network!
Attached is a video showing proof of unlocking using this method (sorry for the blurriness and quick cut at the end--was too excited that this unlocking ordeal is over):
(I can't post outside links yet, but append this to the end of youtube.com)
**begin link ID**
/watch?v=8SO5ZXQy1zM
**end link ID**
Kudos to:
minhtien for the initial hint to try this method
pyk for being the 1st guinea pig
My credit card company, who I knew I could call up if something was wrong with this phone and that it was truly un-unlockable
Please rep/sticky! I don't care about karma/rep here. Just want to share this helpful hint with everyone. I've spent maybe 12 hours researching fixes and workarounds, and just dove right in to using up my unlock attempts.
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Thank you very much this method does work, this is how i unlocked my phone. Nobody else couldn't help me at AT&T. This is why i love our community here at xda developers. and thanks to Breex243 for finding this method, i'm sure this will help a lot of people from this point on.
Verified! It worked like charms. Credit to minhtien, Breex243.
skid235 said:
Verified! It worked like charms. Credit to minhtien, Breex243.
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Thank you - this worked perfectly for me. Used up all my initial attempts, and the phone immediately said "32 attempts remaining". Then got it on the first try with the ATT provided code.
What if I can't even receive any code from AT&T or third-party? (they say the unlock code for my phone's imei number is not their system) Would it work with any 8 digit number?
Here is my imei number: 359746040748761 I've tried getting the code from AT&T and three different sellers on ebay, but no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
It does work!
diego15nets said:
What if I can't even receive any code from AT&T or third-party? (they say the unlock code for my phone's imei number is not their system) Would it work with any 8 digit number?
Here is my imei number: 359746040748761 I've tried getting the code from AT&T and three different sellers on ebay, but no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
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Thanks, Bro.
For a moment, thought i had bought a Black listed piece.
diego15nets said:
What if I can't even receive any code from AT&T or third-party? (they say the unlock code for my phone's imei number is not their system) Would it work with any 8 digit number?
Here is my imei number: 359746040748761 I've tried getting the code from AT&T and three different sellers on ebay, but no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi Diego, it might be that your device was indeed blacklisted/was tied to a non-paying account. You'll need the specific 8-digit unlock code.
Got the unlock code from AT&T and kept saying "Incorrect PIN" so I did get scared. Once I saw this post, I bit the bullet and used up all my attempts until it finally asked for the PUK code. Put in the same unlock code one more time and it worked.
Verified with Smart micro-SIM card from the Philippines and works great.
Thanks!
Breex243 said:
Hi Diego, it might be that your device was indeed blacklisted/was tied to a non-paying account. You'll need the specific 8-digit unlock code.
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Wouldn't AT&T let me know if it was blacklisted or tied to a non-paying account when I called them for the code? That may be the case though, since I bought it used from Ebay.
Thankyou!!
Breex243 said:
You've probably found your way here because you're trying to use an unlock code that you got from AT&T or an EBay seller, but the phone is refusing to take it, despite your triple-checking of details.
The workaround is this: Enter the incorrect code until you run out of your ten (10) attempts. Then you'll get the *real* network unlock message, with 32 attempts. Enter the same 8-digit code you've been entering, and voila, you're now free to use this on any network!
Attached is a video showing proof of unlocking using this method (sorry for the blurriness and quick cut at the end--was too excited that this unlocking ordeal is over):
(I can't post outside links yet, but append this to the end of youtube.com)
**begin link ID**
/watch?v=8SO5ZXQy1zM
**end link ID**
Kudos to:
minhtien for the initial hint to try this method
pyk for being the 1st guinea pig
My credit card company, who I knew I could call up if something was wrong with this phone and that it was truly un-unlockable
Please rep/sticky! I don't care about karma/rep here. Just want to share this helpful hint with everyone. I've spent maybe 12 hours researching fixes and workarounds, and just dove right in to using up my unlock attempts.
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Awesome! Thanks for the post. I had bought my wife a lumia and I was getting desperate!
Kudos!
Awesome
I have been struggling with AT&T to fix this issue. But, this form helped and made my day. Thanks a ton. Thanks to the blog GSM, who redirected me here.
Worked for me also.. thanks alot... entered 10 times and then on the PUK screen..thanks heaps!
I got the phone from ebay. It was loaked to AT&T and after talking to the guys there I got the unlock code from them. I double thriple checked the unlock code and entered 4 times which indicated as incorrect pin. I'm not in USA, so no point of having a locked phone which could not be used here.
Please help.....
Finaly I've got my phone unlocked thanks to xda... I had already used 5 attempts but goving the fact that no point of keeping the phone locked which could not be used in my country, I've tried the balance attempts and then the phone asked for the PUK code. I've entered the same code..
It worked.... Thanks a lot.. I can assure you that, if you have got the code verified from AT&T and other third party places what they have given you is the PUK code..
It works...It works... I'm over the moon.. :laugh:
unlocked code incorrected
It work on mine.
used 10 attempt unlocked code on my phone, 11th will asking PUK code, press same number and it unlock right away.
Thanks:good:
CHIMCANHCUT said:
It work on mine.
used 10 attempt unlocked code on my phone, 11th will asking PUK code, press same number and it unlock right away.
Thanks:good:
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I've used all my 32 attempts, my phone is always locked to AT&T. Help please.
raysugar said:
I've used all my 32 attempts, my phone is always locked to AT&T. Help please.
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Wut. Why would you use all of those attempts when the instructions are to only use the 1st 10? You should have sought out assistance when the code didn't work the first time with your 32 attempts. Anyone know how to help this guy out?
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hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy
andy108uk said:
hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy
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I haven't bothered with the stuff on www.imei-check.com. I'm with T-Mobile USA, so I just called the customer care line and simply asked for my SIM unlock code. They gave it up for FREE. I don't know how BT works, but you could attempt to speak with one of their customer service reps.
Rip Syntaxx said:
I haven't bothered with the stuff on www.imei-check.com. I'm with T-Mobile USA, so I just called the customer care line and simply asked for my SIM unlock code. They gave it up for FREE. I don't know how BT works, but you could attempt to speak with one of their customer service reps.
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ay Syntaxx im a newbie to this whole sim unlocking thing can you tell me what unlocking your sim does? and how it benifits you? i just got off the phone with t-mobile and asked them to give me a sim unlock code and they told me it would be e-mailed to me with in 7 days but i have no idea what im doing with this code lol. so tell me what sim unlocking does.
RussianSolja said:
ay Syntaxx im a newbie to this whole sim unlocking thing can you tell me what unlocking your sim does? and how it benifits you? i just got off the phone with t-mobile and asked them to give me a sim unlock code and they told me it would be e-mailed to me with in 7 days but i have no idea what im doing with this code lol. so tell me what sim unlocking does.
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Basically, it makes it possible for you to use other GSM carriers with your Dash. For instance, you can use an AT&T SIM card in your Dash and have their service should you choose to leave T-Mobile.
It benefits you if you decided to leave T-Mo for some reason or if you decided to go overseas and didn't want to be charged outlandish prices for coverage.
EDIT: To actually enter the code, you'll need to change your SIM card out for another from a different carrier. Once you do this, your phone will prompt you to enter the code.
andy108uk said:
hi, been looking through these forums for a while and cannot find the info im looking for. Basically i have a s620 on bt and want to sim unlock it. Is there any software to do this or do i have to use imei-check and pay £20. Also when ive entered my phones imei number on imei-check and clicked pay it asks me to send proof its my paypal account, the problem is i dont know where to send this to, or does it give you the information after ive paid.
Thanks in advance, andy
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hi mate, i have the bt s620 also, and have just unlocked 2 of mine with no probs, admittedly i paid for the unlock i think it was about 9 quid.
and worked both times perfectly.
its an ebay seller.
i dont want to break any rules by posting the link but if you want to PM me i will gladly give you his details, i got both unlock links from him within a couple of hours too.
u can try t-mobile.. and tell them..
ok deleted link cause i paid for it and it was a report on how to do it promptly got my money back after threatening to come round lol
All I can say, Try it out for yourself and post the result. If it works out, I hope it does then leave some feedback for others. Oh by the way, that's pretty darn cheap so give it a shot, you don't got too much to lose
Just to know....
Here in Brazil we can't receive unlock code, from our carries, unless we stay in that carrier for at least 1yr (18 months in some cases) or pays somethink like 2 times the real cost of the phone (and receive a pre-paid sim card). Even if you stays in it for this time, carries try to charge for this code (US$ 150 in some carries).
That's because we, here in Brasil, search for free sim unlock!
Then I ask: no way for free unlock, right ?
Thanks and sorry for my english...
occurs in Peru as in brazil, you have q 2 years minimum contract, to complete the same not unlock the phone you have to keep using the same carrier. why we need to unlock the phone, thanks
If you want to use a differen't carrier's SIM, the phone needs to be unlocked. AT&T does it for free if you're subscribed to their services, T-Mobile you have to be a member for 6 months. How to unlock, ask your carrier when you get the unlock code. With most it's simple, you insert a differen't carrier's sim card, hit "Unlock" when it shows invalid sim, and enter the code. Simple as that.
help
I went to the unlock site, paid my money, got the files, loaded everything, and now the phone just says searching. Nothing else. If I put the original Vodafone sim in, it works, but with 02 it just says searching.
Any ideas,
Vic
Black93300ZX said:
If you want to use a differen't carrier's SIM, the phone needs to be unlocked. AT&T does it for free if you're subscribed to their services, T-Mobile you have to be a member for 6 months. How to unlock, ask your carrier when you get the unlock code. With most it's simple, you insert a differen't carrier's sim card, hit "Unlock" when it shows invalid sim, and enter the code. Simple as that.
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For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?
Gurx said:
For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?
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there isn't one, i paid $39.99 for mine, it was super easy and i had my dash unlocked in about 5mins .
http://www.gsmliberty.net/shop/tmobile-dash-unlock-p-1313.html
Gurx said:
For you and all people here knows: In Brazil (and in Peru, as ****man said) we don't have AT&T!!!!!!
And our carries don't give us the unlock code, unless we pay much for that. Even if we stayed with 1 or 2 year contract!!!!!!!
And that's why we need a free unlock method!!!!!!!
So don't say to us to get unlock code from our carries, they don't give it to us.
The I ask again: somewere, somehow, exists any free unlock method ?
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You seem a little upset. I've been looking for a free method and I haven't found one. You can either try to pay 40 bux or stick with whatcha got. What can you do about it?
hello guys.....im trying unlock my lumia 900 at&t for 1 week now and every seller is refund the money back to me after 72 hours and say that your IMEI not in database.. even on ebay. however i checked for IMEI status and its very clear and clean..please help me. what i have to do?
Why don't you just ask AT&T. As of 10/8/12 they are unlocking L900s.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express Pro
It seems phones bought 2nd hand or refurbished are not being unlocked. They show up as eligible in the at&t system, but code not found when it comes down to it.
The same thing happened to me. I do not believe that problem is second-hand or refurbished unit I think the devices to which this occurs has not yet 6 months contract. I'm hoping that's it.
I managed to unlock 3 devices one was mine and two other relatives, had no problems. Just needed to unlock one more.
When I went to the last, was not found unlock code.
I'll wait a few days and try again, but I'm upset with this problem.
Another thing I noticed is that the device was not to find the unlock code has a special feature, the box has an inscription that had not in others.
The MPN is written on the box: 9375319 V2.1 81-X
This entry does not appear in other devices I could unlock. Coincidence?
mr
even if its used, i think it can be unlocked..yes i bought it from ebay..but im sure its original, used but refresh...please i need a hlep. i love this lumia!!
Can't unlock phone as well
I've been trying to unlock my nokia luma since october 8th. I opened up three cases with AT&T and only one came back with an unlock code. I tried the unlock code and it's wrong! It's not even 8 digits -_-' So what do I do now? I don't understand what the hell the problem is, I see other people are having no problem unlocking their phones, and mine took nearly a month to get the wrong code...just what the actual ****.
same problem here
aggiegirl3628 said:
I've been trying to unlock my nokia luma since october 8th. I opened up three cases with AT&T and only one came back with an unlock code. I tried the unlock code and it's wrong! It's not even 8 digits -_-' So what do I do now? I don't understand what the hell the problem is, I see other people are having no problem unlocking their phones, and mine took nearly a month to get the wrong code...just what the actual ****.
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Hi
Same problem here.. I am trying to unlock the phone from September but no success. Opened 2 case with ATT, I got a 8 digit code from ATT and its wrong.. now again opened a case with ATT for right code and waiting..how about your case now? do you got it unlocked?
nickle88 said:
Hi
Same problem here.. I am trying to unlock the phone from September but no success. Opened 2 case with ATT, I got a 8 digit code from ATT and its wrong.. now again opened a case with ATT for right code and waiting..how about your case now? do you got it unlocked?
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Same problem. The unlock code provided by AT&T is 8 digit long but is not working. I always get "Incorrect PIN" when i try to unlock the mobile.
I got my mobile replace through the Insurance company, maybe that could be the case? Think I have to use mobile as paper weight going forard. Sick AT&T
hi
have any of u guys got the correct code , even my code says incorrect pin . tried 2 resellers on ebay but got the same code . one guy told me to udate my phone so i did , but still same , now i got only 4 tries left . just for teh info even flashing teh phone wont reset your unlock code count . please help here guys if any of u got your phones unlocked .
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have any of u guys got the correct code , even my code says incorrect pin . tried 2 resellers on ebay but got the same code . one guy told me to udate my phone so i did , but still same , now i got only 4 tries left . just for teh info even flashing teh phone wont reset your unlock code count . please help here guys if any of u got your phones unlocked .
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Nopes. Event AT&T customer care is not able to unlock the phone. They simply dont have the technical capability to unlock the phones if the code is not working.
Has anyone found a solution when the code is not found? I have tried sellers on ebay and AT&T, but neither are able to find any unlock code.
I have finally found a seller that provided a code! jose70blue on ebay. You have to use up all the 10 attempts, then when it tells you to use the PUK code, and 32 attempts, the provided code worked like a charm on the first try!
Can somebody confirm this actually works because I have 3 attempts left and don't want to screw my mobile.
Thanks for the update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
Okay here is my issue:
I tried unlocking without a non att sim card but whenever i put the code in i get "Connection problem or invalid mmi code"
Then i went to t-mobile and borrowed a sim card: i put the unlock code in and it says invalid, i triple checked the code and it isnt. Please help!
1sagain said:
Hey where did you get the unlock code?
I unlock a lot of Galaxy S3's locked to various networks
I order my codes from cellunlocker
I had great satisfaction from them so I am referring them to you in case you need better codes
Also I run a business in unlocking as well so ask me and I can help you out too
To your issue, if you typed a code in (I.E. *#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#) It wont work on our devices, due to the chipset or modem
You gotta go the main route of inserting a NON accepted SIM card
In this case we gotta rely on correct UNLOCKING codes
And I am pretty sure cellunl ocker.net will provide that to you
Hope this helped
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Well I got mine from someone on ebay who is relible from feedback.. I asked him to double check the code waiting for a reply, and cellunlocker is very expensive ..
I will have to i guess though, it should definitley work if i have a t-mobile sim in right? and put tht code in because when i put it in it kept saying invalid code.. and it said something about a freeze or something i think.. should i be worried?
JRIMBRI said:
Well I got mine from someone on ebay who is relible from feedback.. I asked him to double check the code waiting for a reply, and cellunlocker is very expensive ..
I will have to i guess though, it should definitley work if i have a t-mobile sim in right? and put tht code in because when i put it in it kept saying invalid code.. and it said something about a freeze or something i think.. should i be worried?
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I just talked to AT&T the code they gave me is the same as the one I. Bought. Why isn't it working"
i would double check the imei number.
*#06# gives you the same as whats behind the battery and double check thats the imei number used to get your code.
freeze thing is bad... if you enter the wrong unlock code to many times you will need a unfreeze code from what i understand.
Hey guys,
I've been trying for a while to unlock my Verizon Incredible 2's SIM. It's a refurbished phone, so the IMEI shown on the phone's software and on the sticker behind the battery produces an invalid unlock code when I try to buy a code online. I no longer have Verizon's service, so I can't even ask them for the correct unlock code. Is there any software out there that can find the correct code for my phone?
gomulkaaa said:
Hey guys,
I've been trying for a while to unlock my Verizon Incredible 2's SIM. It's a refurbished phone, so the IMEI shown on the phone's software and on the sticker behind the battery produces an invalid unlock code when I try to buy a code online. I no longer have Verizon's service, so I can't even ask them for the correct unlock code. Is there any software out there that can find the correct code for my phone?
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I could help you, to know the real working IMEI, Dial *#06# and I'll provide you the working unlock code, I helped a guy a couple of hours ago. Look-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444693.
Let me know if you're interested.
Regards.
LeoPosas said:
I could help you, to know the real working IMEI, Dial *#06# and I'll provide you the working unlock code, I helped a guy a couple of hours ago. Look-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444693.
Let me know if you're interested.
Regards.
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Thanks for your help, but I don't think that trying to generate yet another unlock code from that IMEI will help. I've tried this before and was always given the same code that was invalid.
gomulkaaa said:
Thanks for your help, but I don't think that trying to generate yet another unlock code from that IMEI will help. I've tried this before and was always given the same code that was invalid.
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Maybe those codes are getting wrong or they aren't doing their proper job to get it. I sent you a PM, so, if you wanna try it just let me know.
Regards.
gomulkaaa said:
Hey guys,
I've been trying for a while to unlock my Verizon Incredible 2's SIM. It's a refurbished phone, so the IMEI shown on the phone's software and on the sticker behind the battery produces an invalid unlock code when I try to buy a code online. I no longer have Verizon's service, so I can't even ask them for the correct unlock code. Is there any software out there that can find the correct code for my phone?
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Hi,i have a refurbished Dinc2 and im having the same issue, i've bought the unlock twice from different sellers and they gave me the same unlock code but it doesn't work. Have you been able to solve this issue ?
i want to jump in on this to
Help me tu unlock my Dinc2!!
Hello there, please... I need help to SIM unlock my Dinc2, So I can use it with GSM with another carrier... its GSM IMEI is 354974043239142. Can you help me please??
LeoPosas said:
I could help you, to know the real working IMEI, Dial *#06# and I'll provide you the working unlock code, I helped a guy a couple of hours ago. Look-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444693.
Let me know if you're interested.
Regards.
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I tried every service on the web, and I can't find someone able to sim unlock my LG G4 H815......I'm in Uk and phone is locked with O2 uk, also the O2 is taking long time to give me the unlock code.
Someone have the same problem or can help me,please?
marko68 said:
I tried every service on the web, and I can't find someone able to sim unlock my LG G4 H815......I'm in Uk and phone is locked with O2 uk, also the O2 is taking long time to give me the unlock code.
Someone have the same problem or can help me,please?
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I've finally found a service that was able to unlock it! After 8 attempt and refunds from other companies.
The unlocking company, you find it with Google.
i use Sim-unlock.net
They were able to do mine
fkofilee said:
i use Sim-unlock.net
They were able to do mine
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Usually i use sim-unlock.net too but they were unable to do mine twice, tried also yesterday night. But this company made it immediately.
2.50 on ebay
marko68 said:
I've finally found a service that was able to unlock it! After 8 attempt and refunds from other companies.
The unlocking company, you find it with Google.
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Is it called the unlocking company or what is it's name? would be helpful if you could be more clear...
I think he meant theunlockingcompany.net, unfortunately they were unable to unlock my H-815AR from Movistar Argentina, tried at least two more services, including unlockunit and unlockcode24x7 without success, the unlockingcompany folks told me to wait a few weeks and try again.
I've had good luck with Android SIM Unlock. Got my unlock code for my G3 and G4 from them with no issue. http://www.androidsimunlock.com/unlock-phone/lg/g4/
marko68 said:
I've finally found a service that was able to unlock it! After 8 attempt and refunds from other companies.
The unlocking company, you find it with Google.
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Hey i know this is an old post, but i'm having an absolute nightmare unlocking my phone and was wondering if you could please help just by answering a quick question!
Originally locked to EE, I went through them to get it unlocked and it failed.
When you say the other companies failed do you mean that they gave you a bad unlock code, or the way of unlocking it didn't work?
For me they've given me a code to input on the dialer to bring up the box to input the unlock code. However THIS code doesn't work. So i can't even input the unlock code. Furthermore they say that some models will automatically bring up a box for you to input the code when you insert a locked sim, but that doesn't happen for me either.
So when you say that some didn't work, then one did work, what do you mean by that?
Thank you