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I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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You might have bought your device from some carrier, or operator, like T-mobile, At&T, Orange, Vodafone or something...
If So.. you also got a sim card from them...
To check if it is unlocked is extremely simple...
Turn your phone off, put another carrier´s sim card and then turn it on... If it asks for a code, it´s locked... If not, then it´s unlocked.
It will not tell you it´s an invalid sim card, unless:
1 - Your device is damaged
2 - The sim card you´re trying to use is for 3G networks
Remember...Excalibur is not 3G.
It´s simple like that...
Regards.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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Did you buy it already unlocked? or did you get it unlocked? In either case you should have the SIM unlock code. If it is unlocked using any SIM from any provider other then T-Mo will work, if its not working its not unlocked.
hacktek said:
I get invalid sim with every one i use on a phone (have tried 3 from 2 different providers), tried making better contact between the sim and the phone and also cleaning the sim and it makes no difference.
Is there any way i can check if this phone is properly unlocked? Don't wanna pay for an unlock and find out that wasn't the problem.
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Pretty much what Bupahs said, and also you pretty much answered your question, you said tried different sims and it says invalid sims. Is not unlocked. Here's an idea, get your hands on a tmobile sim card, and try it, if you don't get an invalid sim error, then you know for sure that is not unlocked.
Bupahs said:
Did you buy it already unlocked? or did you get it unlocked? In either case you should have the SIM unlock code. If it is unlocked using any SIM from any provider other then T-Mo will work, if its not working its not unlocked.
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I got it already unlocked, thing is i got 2 and one worked right off the bat, the other gives the invalid sim message. Getting 2 and having 1 work fine is mostly what leads me to believe the one with problems is not unlocked at all (or maybe it's not properly unlocked).
roloracer said:
Pretty much what Bupahs said, and also you pretty much answered your question, you said tried different sims and it says invalid sims. Is not unlocked. Here's an idea, get your hands on a tmobile sim card, and try it, if you don't get an invalid sim error, then you know for sure that is not unlocked.
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I can't get a T-Mob sim since i'm overseas =/
What do you guys think of the unlock code services on ebay? Are they reliable? They are 1/4th of the price of imei-check.
Thanks
hacktek said:
I got it already unlocked, thing is i got 2 and one worked right off the bat, the other gives the invalid sim message. Getting 2 and having 1 work fine is mostly what leads me to believe the one with problems is not unlocked at all (or maybe it's not properly unlocked).
I can't get a T-Mob sim since i'm overseas =/
What do you guys think of the unlock code services on ebay? Are they reliable? They are 1/4th of the price of imei-check.
Thanks
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Use jockey on here the thread is normally on first page of this forum, he's reliable, quick and an XDA user
I have purchased an LG Optimus LTE P930 phone from someone on Kijiji and the phone is locked to bell but when I go to throw a different sim card in to unlock it I get "this phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked". is there anyways to fix this issue?
Yeah, you need to find someone who can get your NCK unlock code. I got mine from a guy on eBay for like $3. Then dial 2945#*930# and enter the unlock code you are given. Easy peasy.
You might try these guys.
it does not give me an option at type in a NCK code as soon as it turns on with wrong sim it just pop's up with that same error
I don't understand, can you not dismiss the error and continue using the phone and then type in that number I gave you? If all else fails, maybe you can remove your SIM card and dial the number that way? As I recall, I had 0 issues unlocking my phone and I didn't even have a SIM card in it when I did it if I remember correctly...
A "freeze" usually happens after too many NCK attempt, usually 10.
what you would be looking for is an "unfreeze" code.
But if your Bell SIM still works it sounds like it is a service provider lock -SPCK- which is similar to network locked.
There may be a dialer code to reset attempt count, may also be able to binary edit it.
I reocmmend trying a site like this http://www.unlockallcellular.com/lg-nitro-hd-unlock-code-p-198068.html
there may be afew other, even on ebay. I would get with one that provides a guarantee. Usually invloves taking a video of you entering code to prove if it works or not. If not they will refund your money.
be patient as it could take a day or two.
I once paid $70 to unlock my dell streak 7.
Cheers.
did you manage to fix this? I'm having the same issue
Any solution i got this same issue on my G2 D802
My at&t pantech p6020 phone is saying that sim is locked and when I try to unlock it it says the incorrect unlock code was entered ten times this phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked. What should I do? help me please
Hi Guys,
So I've searched and can't find anything on this. I am going overseas and T-Mobile has given me an unlock code. But every time I put it in I would get "unlock request unsuccessful." I've called them four times and they don't seem to know what they are doing and just tells me they will escalate the ticket. I have tried the code two or three times. I was just wondering how many times can I try it? I've heard that it can permanently lock my phone. Thanks in advance.
First of, are u using a different carrier simcard before inputting the code?
edboy21 said:
First of, are u using a different carrier simcard before inputting the code?
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At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
dijaedi said:
At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
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Ok, coz most of the time people doesnt know that you have to use a diff simcard. Have you check to make sure the imei number that tmo had in file matches the one on your phone?
edboy21 said:
Ok, coz most of the time people doesnt know that you have to use a diff simcard. Have you check to make sure the imei number that tmo had in file matches the one on your phone?
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Yea, every time I called them I give them my IMEI and they read it back to me correctly. The email they sent me that has the unlock code has my number and my IMEI and it's all correct. I'm not sure what else to try. I thought about just going through cellunlocker.net but what if they give me the same unlock code as T-Mobile? Does the non-carrier SIM card have to be active and in service? I was thinking that the guy at Verizon told my friend that his SIM was only used for 4g data and the foreign SIM I have wouldn't have any service here. Maybe that's why it's not popping up with the unlock code screen?
I forgot to mention that my phone is rooted. Would that have any affect? Would it be a good idea to flash the phone back to stock and try to unlock?
dijaedi said:
At first I tried dialing #7465625*638*# and then putting in the code but that didn't work. I had a SIM from oversea so I tried that and it didn't ask for an unlock code. It just says invalid SIM. My friend has a Verizon S3 which has a SIM so I tried his SIM and it says invalid SIM also. I don't have any other SIM to try and I'm worried that I'll get oversea and it'll do the same thing with another one of their SIM.
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I thought Verizon and sprint don't have sim cards? The people I know with either carrier, their phones don't have sim cards.
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At least Verizon does on this phone
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Crisisx1 said:
I thought Verizon and sprint don't have sim cards? The people I know with either carrier, their phones don't have sim cards.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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no they have micro SIM. Anyways try a store in person or just get phonE service over seas it's cheaper anyways and simply works
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bipoler said:
no they have micro SIM. Anyways try a store in person or just get phonE service over seas it's cheaper anyways and simply works
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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I went to the T-Mobile store and the guy told me he has never done an unlock before and he doesn't know what to do. He told me I should call T-Mobile again. I will be oversea for about two years so I was just hoping to be able to keep this phone since I've only had it for a couple of months. But I guess if it won't unlock then I'll just have to get a new phone. Anyway, thanks for the all the input guys.
dijaedi said:
Hi Guys,
So I've searched and can't find anything on this. I am going overseas and T-Mobile has given me an unlock code. But every time I put it in I would get "unlock request unsuccessful." I've called them four times and they don't seem to know what they are doing and just tells me they will escalate the ticket. I have tried the code two or three times. I was just wondering how many times can I try it? I've heard that it can permanently lock my phone. Thanks in advance.
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Most of the times from 5-10 times only after that its blocked ..... if enter to many times you have to do a direct unlock ...
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
U need someone with a at&t micro sim. Cerizon and sprint wont work they do not use the gsm network like we do
JUSMEJOSE said:
Most of the times from 5-10 times only after that its blocked ..... if enter to many times you have to do a direct unlock ...
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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Is a direct unlock the same thing as what they are doing with Sprint and Verizon with the nv_data.bin? I was going to do that and then I saw that T-Mobile doesn't have the nv_data file for some reason.
dijaedi said:
Is a direct unlock the same thing as what they are doing with Sprint and Verizon with the nv_data.bin? I was going to do that and then I saw that T-Mobile doesn't have the nv_data file for some reason.
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I have the same problem, but I tried more than ten times with the code from AT&T and does not work, did you solved it?. Please I live in Chile and I bought the phone from US I can not travel to ask for help.
inconcha said:
I have the same problem, but I tried more than ten times with the code from AT&T and does not work, did you solved it?. Please I live in Chile and I bought the phone from US I can not travel to ask for help.
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Do you have the i747 or t999? Was the code entered using a custom ROM?
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.
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?
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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