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Hi guys,
a friend of mine had bought a HTC in USA last month (he live in Italy) and he would know what he has to do to use the phone here.
I don't know if this mobile phone is "under contract", he told me not but i'm not sure of it.
So i would know what i have to do with this mobile phone.
I don't know the model of the phone, i know it's not a smartphone and it has got a QWERTY keyboard..
Thank to everyone who could help me..
if the phone is sim unlocked, then you just have to change the sim and you're good to go
if it is sim locked, then you can either a) contact the original provider and get an unlock code, or b) go to the specific forum for the device and use the unlocker made for it
XtreMe_G said:
if the phone is sim unlocked, then you just have to change the sim and you're good to go
if it is sim locked, then you can either a) contact the original provider and get an unlock code, or b) go to the specific forum for the device and use the unlocker made for it
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He Said it's not a smart phone. I doubt there is an unlocker for that here. Somewhere maybe, but probably not XDA.
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.
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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.
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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?
i brought my galaxy nexus in ireland on vodafone bill pay，and now i need to go abroad for a month and change the sim card, but my phone is locked to vodafone, and i can get the network access code in 6 months because of the contract.
so is there anyone can help me with this?
thanks in advance!
butcher977 said:
i brought my galaxy nexus in ireland on vodafone bill pay，and now i need to go abroad for a month and change the sim card, but my phone is locked to vodafone, and i can get the network access code in 6 months because of the contract.
so is there anyone can help me with this?
thanks in advance!
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Contact vodafone for an unlock code or contact the ebay guy in the main sticky who you can get the same code off of (in minutes usually) for a small price
animaleyes76 said:
Contact vodafone for an unlock code or contact the ebay guy in the main sticky who you can get the same code off of (in minutes usually) for a small price
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im really confused , the page of requiring unlock code doesn't show up when i put in another sim card, there's no place for me to put in the code
butcher977 said:
im really confused , the page of requiring unlock code doesn't show up when i put in another sim card, there's no place for me to put in the code
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This. I have the same problem (different country and carrier). I put in a different SIM and no place for me to add an unlock code (if I get one).
depends on where you are going to and what you will be using the most.
i use VF passport and euro data, keeps costs down quite a bit although if you are going to be hammering the data then a 'local' sim card might be best
can you not just get a 'local' vf sim for where you are travelling to? it might work
dipson626 said:
This. I have the same problem (different country and carrier). I put in a different SIM and no place for me to add an unlock code (if I get one).
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can u get the unlock code from your carrier?
is the GN actually locked to vf? have you tried a different sim in it?
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is the GN actually locked to vf? have you tried a different sim in it?
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yes ,im pretty sure abt that,
and im going to china where the vodafone passport does not cover,so i have to get a local one to save cost
I haven't bothered asking my carrier because I'm not even prompted for a code when adding a different SIM. I wouldn't know what to do with it if I had it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
mine asked me when i put a new sim in but the instructions from the guy slelling the codes suggested the following in his email
"To unlock your phone, please put a SIM card from another network that not same as your phone locked to, then input the unlock code above. You might need to disable or input your simcard's PIN first before entering the unlock code.
You can also try dialing #7465625*638*# and then input the unlock code."
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yes ,im pretty sure abt that,
and im going to china where the vodafone passport does not cover,so i have to get a local one to save cost
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ah thats a shame.
I would try a different sim in it anyway just to be sure as i am sure i read that the GN would be unlocked
i just called the vodafone adviser and he said my friend who is eligible to unlock a phone can unlock my phone for me .sounds great to me
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ah thats a shame.
I would try a different sim in it anyway just to be sure as i am sure i read that the GN would be unlocked
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r u sure about the "unlock" is for network instead of the lock of bootloader?
animaleyes76 said:
mine asked me when i put a new sim in but the instructions from the guy slelling the codes suggested the following in his email
"To unlock your phone, please put a SIM card from another network that not same as your phone locked to, then input the unlock code above. You might need to disable or input your simcard's PIN first before entering the unlock code.
You can also try dialing #7465625*638*# and then input the unlock code."
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ill try when i got the unlock code ,thanks!
this is what it says regarding the NUC
We’ll supply a Network Unlock Code (NUC) for you if you've bought a phone from us on either pay monthly or pay as you go. An NUC allows you to use non-Vodafone SIM cards with your Vodafone phone. If the unlock code is held in our systems, you’ll receive the unlock code and instructions by email within 24 hours. If the unlock code isn’t held by us, you’ll get an email confirming your request has been received - and that the turnaround time is 48 hours for all makes except Samsung, which is 7-10 working days.
You can only get unlock codes for the numbers on your account. If you have two mobile numbers on your account, then you can get two free unlock codes. There’s usually no charge for these network unlock codes.
Most pay monthly phones and devices are not network locked. Before requesting a network unlock code, please try a non-Vodafone SIM card and check for error messages.
so if you have a different sim lying about or a friend on a different network give it a try i would give it a go but all my work sims went back to the office for christmas
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this is what it says regarding the NUC
We’ll supply a Network Unlock Code (NUC) for you if you've bought a phone from us on either pay monthly or pay as you go. An NUC allows you to use non-Vodafone SIM cards with your Vodafone phone. If the unlock code is held in our systems, you’ll receive the unlock code and instructions by email within 24 hours. If the unlock code isn’t held by us, you’ll get an email confirming your request has been received - and that the turnaround time is 48 hours for all makes except Samsung, which is 7-10 working days.
You can only get unlock codes for the numbers on your account. If you have two mobile numbers on your account, then you can get two free unlock codes. There’s usually no charge for these network unlock codes.
Most pay monthly phones and devices are not network locked. Before requesting a network unlock code, please try a non-Vodafone SIM card and check for error messages.
so if you have a different sim lying about or a friend on a different network give it a try i would give it a go but all my work sims went back to the office for christmas
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all i have now is a chinese sim card, and a friend who has the same problem as me.when i put the chinese sim into my friend SE xperia arc ,the page of error and requiring a unlock code pop out and the signal is full. but when i did it to mine ,there was nothing i just go straight to the home page and, undoubtedly ,no signal no network cant make calls
are you in china now?
what happened when you put the chinese sim card into the gn? did you get any messages or any signal displayed etc? is the sim card activated?
(i had problems with my SE x10 in europe)
jonny_rubber said:
are you in china now?
what happened when you put the chinese sim card into the gn? did you get any messages or any signal displayed etc? is the sim card activated?
(i had problems with my SE x10 in europe)
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no ,im in ireland
google brand-animation-loading apps-go to lock screen says "emergency calls only"at the bottom-after unlock the screen it goes to homescreen-when i trying to make a phone call ,it says mobile network not available
my GN says 'emergency calls' until its unlocked then it goes to the homescreen.
when you unlock the phone does it display any sort of signal strength or not?
there might be something odd with using a chinese sim card in ireland, can you try a sim card from one of the other Irish operators?
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my GN says 'emergency calls' until its unlocked then it goes to the homescreen.
when you unlock the phone does it display any sort of signal strength or not?
there might be something odd with using a chinese sim card in ireland, can you try a sim card from one of the other Irish operators?
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no signal at all
i dont have any now
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
Hey guys, the only Pixel phones currently sim unlocked are the UK EE models, has anyone figured a way out to unlock these yet without waiting until contract expires or paying EE
There has been a solution, same as for Verizon bootloader's I believe. Have a look in skipsofts tool thread, you will find the link there ?
Or you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-uk-sim-unlock-t3490134
snowblind2142 said:
There has been a solution, same as for Verizon bootloader's I believe. Have a look in skipsofts tool thread, you will find the link there ��
Or you can go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/ee-uk-sim-unlock-t3490134
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Not talking about bootloader unlock mate, I'm talking about sim unlock, currently this phone will only accept EE/BT SIM cards.
That's really odd, I got mine on EE and it takes my three sim no problem.
Kombat wombat said:
That's really odd, I got mine on EE and it takes my three sim no problem.
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Just tried mine with an O2 sim and its says that its locked and I need to contact EE, also Google Pixel Sim Lock thats states they are the only network locking the phone right now.
nintendolinky said:
Just tried mine with an O2 sim and its says that its locked and I need to contact EE, also Google Pixel Sim Lock thats states they are the only network locking the phone right now.
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Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.
Kombat wombat said:
Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.
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That would be all well and good but this phone was bought on eBay and the seller won't respond to messages regarding sim unlocking :/
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Not sure why that is or why it works I haven't tried any other sims other then three. U should be able to unlock the same way you do there mobile hotspots using the imei number and a code.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
nintendolinky said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Bootloader is unlocked.
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Bootloader is unlocked.
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Did your three SIM work before you unlocked. What's weird is it doesn't even ask for an unlock code, just to contact EE
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Not talking about bootloader unlock mate, I'm talking about sim unlock, currently this phone will only accept EE/BT SIM cards.
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My bad, miss read
@ your local phone so maybe?
normally to get the unlock code you have to request on the back of your contract, likely if you bought the phone second hand the seller didn't unlock it because EE makes you wait 6 months and has a £9 fee while still in contract.
so chances are there is no easy way to unlock the device (unlocking bootloader and rooting doesn't remove the sim lock they are both very different things) without paying EE or another firm who claim to be able to get the unlock codes but as far as that goes it's how much you are willing to trust such firms.
so in short if it is your phone and you are with EE, you need to have been a customer with EE 6 months (not sure if you can short cut this by getting it as an upgrade) have your bill in good standing and pay a £9 fee, then they will give you the unlock code. if you got the phone second hand I would imagine you're pretty stuck.
any updates regarding ee simlock unlock?
Hi .I got the same problem .got phone from ee and only ee sim working .all other sim cards its just says no sim card inside and after a while its says sim not supported or simthings ..n also not asking for any unlock code aswell .
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carajp said:
You can buy unlocked from Carphone Warehouse - they're all unlocked. I'm pretty sure EE sells a sim free version too.
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I know, but mine is locked, sim locked bought from eBay so can go the EE route.
You can also use a Virgin sim card in the EE ones, I've just tried, and will use it temporarily until we have a Sim unlock.
any more on this?
EE
Called EE They refuse even to talk about unlocking b4 6 months
doesnt matter if u r on contract or PAYG
Any other suggestions?
have to unlock as going a broad soon
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Called EE They refuse even to talk about unlocking b4 6 months
doesnt matter if u r on contract or PAYG
Any other suggestions?
have to unlock as going a broad soon
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I tried the online unlocking form by EE, doubt it will work.
Have to wait up to 10 days.