I was wondering, if possible, someone could contact AT&T and request a SIM network unlock code, aka PUK code, for me. I tried doing it myself but they require that I have an account with them for 6 months or longer...which is impossible for me.
The codes are free to give, they just are a little fickle with giving the information out.
My situation is that a friend bought me a tablet and shipped it, do note that it was bought from Best Buy. It comes locked to AT&T from Best Buy it seems, so to use it down here in the Bahamas I would need AT&T to unlock it for me. I can provide any information that they may require such as IMEI, model type, etc.
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OK soo i jus purchased brand new never used ATT branded tilt2... it's still SIM locked-i need to unlock it so i can use it on tmobile.right now i am using the first generation tilt (also att branded) with tmobile service, it runs great and perfectly. i have tried purchasing to get the unlock code remotely twice within the last 2days but both parties said i either gave them the wrong imei or that they cant find the unlock code.WHY IS THIS??? i really need this phone unlocked!!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME! n/or tell me why is it that the code can't be found???~thanks
try this he is well known here http://www.htc-unlocks.com/
what i usually do is call At&t and tell them that i'm going on a business trip overseas and need it unlocked and then they'll email me the unlock code.
Done this for several devices with them.
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I'm looking to purchase an S3 soon, and I have never owned a GSM phone before. What's the deal with these unlock codes? I understand what they are and how they're entered, but how exactly are they generated when you buy them from a guy on eBay for example? Where are they getting the codes from? Is there some sort of risk by buying a locked AT&T or T-Mobile phone and paying someone for an unlock code?
Thanks.
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I'm looking to purchase an S3 soon, and I have never owned a GSM phone before. What's the deal with these unlock codes? I understand what they are and how they're entered, but how exactly are they generated when you buy them from a guy on eBay for example? Where are they getting the codes from? Is there some sort of risk by buying a locked AT&T or T-Mobile phone and paying someone for an unlock code?
Thanks.
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If you buy a GSM phone that is subsidized by a carrier, it will be mostl likely "locked" to that particular carrier. Unlock codes are generated based on your phone's unique IMEI number. Actually some carriers will give you an unlock code provided your account is in good standing. T-Mobile does that. I am with AT&T, and I have never had any issues getting unlock codes from them before my trips overseas. Your mileage however may vary. As far as getting an unlock codes from a third part company, not sure, I belive there is some risk with revealing your phone's IMEI number because of "phone cloning", but that's more up CDMA valley, not GSM. Hopefully you're not banned from Google. Do some research.
Hi all,
Bought this tablet off of craigslist a couple months ago after meeting seller at the T-Mobile store and confirming all was good for him to sell, no money owing, not stolen, etc...
I want to now sim unlock it to other carriers. I see ads all over the place for sim unlocking for a fee. They have to be doing it somehow... Thought I'd call T-Mobile to ask them to sim unlock their device. Was given the run-around for an hour, no satisfaction! I tried the chat and the idiot T-Mobile rep gave same run-around stories.
I've searched high and low for something that can sim unlock this tablet. I've found nothing yet. The T-Mobile sim unlocking app wouldn't install, incompatible. Hell, we can root these tablets all day long and I have other phones I've rooted no problem, but I see nothing yet for a sim unlock. Is this some black art or something?? To give some props here or an example, I bought an AT&T Galaxy S off craigslist. Got to the AT&T web page to request sim unlock. Filled out the form. A day and a half later, sim unlock code sent. Put T-Mobile sim in, it asked for code, entered code, watch now sim unlocked!
So, if anyone can help point me in the right direction for more info, appreciate you!
I´m afraid you´ll have to pay for the unlock. T-Mobile won´t unlock it as you don´t meet requirements (not subscriber, to begin with) , and you won´t get it for free. At&t gave you the code, but that doesn´t mean all carriers would do the same. People that sell codes get them from employees, not from their website. Some options:
- Search for a repair shop that make unlocks, but keep in mind that unlocking a phone without carrier´s consent can be considered illegal, according to DMCA [read this]. Repair shops that have modern tools for that kind of job would take 20 - 40 minutes to unlock it.
- Order code from reliable source. Paying by paypal is not securing transaction in this case, as it´s qualified as 'service', not goods, so they don´t have buyer protection program.
Hello,
Bought Razr 5g at&t, have unpaid case lock USA.
live outside usa, so if unlock no problem for me or operator.
have bought unlock service several times on ebay, on some websites but they can not unlock.
what can i do? find another services to unlock or wait maybe after some time it will be more easy to get codes? which trusted websites or ebay service you know?
I know I'm replying pretty late to this however we are not the only ones that have looked into this subject. If the Motorola RAZR 5g is from att and you just got it att will not let you sim unlock until after a year of service with the device ce. After a year you can request a sim unlock and will email you a code for free to unlock it. I've done it yesterday without a hitch. If you purchased the device from somebody from online then you may try calling att customer service explaining that you want to unlock the sim for a different service and they may or may not unlock. If the device is reported lost or stolen then obviously they will deny the request. When I bought my RAZR 5g I also tried unlocking websites and failed. I received a code however the code did not work at all. Remember to many attempts and it will lock you out. Unfortunately their is no website that can unlock it without the carrier permission
Hello.
I’ve got a Samsung S22 I purchased from Samsung’s website when it came out (about 1 year ago). It came in an At&t branded box, and it is indeed locked to At&t. I requested an unlock code through them, they said they aren’t able to provide unlock code Because “it is not in the database of devices sold by At&t”
I’ve called At&t several times and each time they tell me the same thing.
I did reach out to Samsung and they said they have no unlock codes, only the carriers can provide this.
The odd thing is that I bought two phones at the exact same time and one of them was able to be unlocked by requesting the code from AT&T’s site.. it took about 5 minutes and they emailed me the code.
I’m curious if there is any other way to unlock, or am I just stuck?
I do see people selling unlock services on eBay or other sites.. Do these people have other methods, or are they just somehow “tapping in” to AT&T’s database?
Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Give a link of the site of the store where you bought both phones.
Directly from samsung.com, got the pre order discounts with trade in.
I'm sorry for your purchase problems.
Check your documentation carefully if you ordered both phones as unlocked (or US Cellular) on the order.
If so, refer to your order and demand that Samsung fulfill its sales commitment.
If you ordered AT&T, you should indeed receive the codes from AT&T.
The vendor, Samsung, is responsible for their absence from the database.
When speaking with Samsung help line 800.726.7864, each time they are adamant that they can't provide unlock codes, only the carriers.
Any idea how I would proceed?
Review the order page and see if it says they don't supply the code.
Don't talk to a regular consultant, but demand a call or email contact to sales support or something like that.
Even better if you write an email, which will cause them to have to respond in writing, so that you have proof of correspondence. In that case, don't talk on the phone again.
Let them know what they claim at AT&T about the device not being in their database, which could mean that Samsung is not reliably fulfilling its sales offer. Since it didn't send the device number to AT&T, so it should have done so, since it offered the phone for AT&T's network.