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Impossible to unlock XDA

Hi,
i've a TSM500 (spanish version of XDA2 from movistar carrier). I try to unlock it following the faq but when i run the program i got the following messages:
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Communication port opened
waiting for radio bootloader
reading first block...
reading second block...
the phone seems unlocked already!
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(see attached)
but the phone is locked, because when i try to use it with another sim card (vodafone for ex.) a popup asking me for the code is shown
some ideas?
thanks in advance

I have exactly the same problem
Orange sim card is requesting code??????????
Please help!

Isn't this the sim code and nothing to do with unlocking fault of your phone? For example the standar 0000 code???

i ve ot a same problem
yes sir... ****ing movistar.
when could we unlock ours xda2 movistar¿
****ing again !
jubey

Jubey, what was that again?

Hi
I had the same problem
here is what i did
go here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6963]
down load this xda2unlock.exe
put the downloaded file on you phone and run from there there is no need to go into bootloader mode
and that was it my orange card that was locked was now ok
I am on Rom 1.60.00 wwe which is dated 12/03/03 this might make a difference
Steve

UNLOCKING WORKED - Thanks - And I love you all!
The Unblock program for the xda2, posted above really works. I love you guys for making this available to all.

Cant Unlock
Hi
I have a new XDA II - with :
Rom = 1.60.00WWE
Radio = 1.10.00
ExtROM = 1.60.50
I cant :shock: unlock it. If I try the older Bootloader method it says that it is unlocked already. If I try the newer version it says that it succeds but the phone app automatically starts and says the the SIM card is invalid.
Some questions:
Should the Blocked Sim be in the phone at the time?
Should Flight mode be on or off when you start?
Would having a very old Vodaphone Sim card make a difference?
Thanks in advance
JB

Re: Cant Unlock
JONTYB said:
the phone app automatically starts and says the the SIM card is invalid.
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This is not what a locked phone does. A locked phone pops up a box for you to enter the unlocking code.
Should the Blocked Sim be in the phone at the time?
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Not sure as I never had a locked phone myself. I will test this.
Should Flight mode be on or off when you start?
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It should be off the phone should be on.
Would having a very old Vodaphone Sim card make a difference?
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Yes, I don't think 5 volt cards are supported. Try a SIM that is known to work in the XDA. To make sure you are solving the real problem.

Unlocking XDA II
Thanks for the response.
I have tried a Virgin (T-Mobile) card and it works fine
I have ordered a new Vodaphone SIM - My card dated back to 1998 - It was originally a Credit Card Sized one, with no pop out - so I cut it out!
XDAII is great though - we use Messenger a lot here for contacting clients, I was sitting in the sun today, replying to custards and their problems - if anyone out there hasnt got one and is thinking of it - get it now!!
JB

please upload the file again for me. the link above not working, thank you:angel:

unlock t989

hey guys
so i got the unlock code from tmobile to unlock my galaxy s2 i got cyangon mod on it i tried to insert different sim card and restarted the phone but it wont show that i need to put the unlock number is there another official way to do it. please coz im travelling next week and need my phone
thank you

moatho said:
hey guys
so i got the unlock code from tmobile to unlock my galaxy s2 i got cyangon mod on it i tried to insert different sim card and restarted the phone but it wont show that i need to put the unlock number is there another official way to do it. please coz im travelling next week and need my phone
thank you
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I'm pretty sure you can only do it from the stock ROM with the different SIM card.

The unlock code will only work with a foreign SIM.
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VoiD_Dweller said:
I'm pretty sure you can only do it from the stock ROM with the different SIM card.
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This guys right. How do i know? From personal experience.
blackangst said:
The unlock code will only work with a foreign SIM.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
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Sim card just hast to be NON T MOBILE. or NON (whatever carrier it says on the phone)

elesbb said:
This guys right. How do i know? From personal experience.
Sim card just hast to be NON T MOBILE. or NON (whatever carrier it says on the phone)
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tried the foreign sim card and local non tmobile sim card same thing but heard that there is a code you enter the the keypad to bring out the prompt screen to enter the code
anyone knows it

elesbb said:
This guys right. How do i know? From personal experience.
Sim card just hast to be NON T MOBILE. or NON (whatever carrier it says on the phone)
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Edit: thanks for clarifying.
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moatho said:
tried the foreign sim card and local non tmobile sim card same thing but heard that there is a code you enter the the keypad to bring out the prompt screen to enter the code
anyone knows it
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What? Did you not read the second post? "MUST BE ON STOCK ROM!"
For both the MMI code to work and for the non branded sim card to work. STOCK ROM ONLY. K?
Flash STOCK ROM via ODIN.
Instert sim card.
Boot up.
Enter unlock code.
Confirm its working (I just called my house)
Flash whatever ROM you have as your DD
Enjoy.

Im assuming stock rooted is OK? Or does the phone need to be unrooted?

blackangst said:
Im assuming stock rooted is OK? Or does the phone need to be unrooted?
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Stock rooted is fine. It just has to be stock because the custom ROMs dont have the proper coding necessary for the unlock prompt to appear.

elesbb said:
Stock rooted is fine. It just has to be stock because the custom ROMs dont have the proper coding necessary for the unlock prompt to appear.
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Thanks man
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[Q] how to use Indian sim on xperia ion purchased from Singapore?

so I got an ion from Singapore and it's not detecting an Indian sim card. what should I do?

Is it sim-locked?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

UchihaDareNial said:
Is it sim-locked?
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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how to check whether its sim locked? when I insert sim, it says sim not inserted

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761578
You need to unlock the sim to use anything other then ATT.
No need for anymore replies to this thread he's been sent to the correct location for his problem.

tornado36 said:
so I got an ion from Singapore and it's not detecting an Indian sim card. what should I do?
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tornado36 said:
how to check whether its sim locked? when I insert sim, it says sim not inserted
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I think you got a LOCKED SIM phone - Easiest way to check is go to phone dial: *#*#Service#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*). Look into Service Info/Sim Lock. If you got [x] Network 10, X meant you're SIM Locked and 10 is how many try left to enter unlock code.
Another thing as previous person mentioned - IF you see an ATT logo on the phone, that phone is SIM locked for sure and you can follow the thread suggested above and read for more info.

accts said:
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I think you got a LOCKED SIM phone - Easiest way to check is go to phone dial: *#*#Service#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*). Look into Service Info/Sim Lock. If you got [x] Network 10, X meant you're SIM Locked and 10 is how many try left to enter unlock code.
Another thing as previous person mentioned - IF you see an ATT logo on the phone, that phone is SIM locked for sure and you can follow the thread suggested above and read for more info.
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there is no at &t logo
it's normal Sony
it's a sim locked phone

tornado36 said:
there is no at &t logo
it's normal Sony
it's a sim locked phone
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Sorry my man, you have find a way to sim unclock it before can use on any network - right now there isn't one yet. The ATT unclock sim thread should give you a good lead.
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2

tornado36 said:
there is no at &t logo
it's normal Sony
it's a sim locked phone
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You need to find out what carrier it is locked to. Then contact that carrier on how to get it unlocked.
~Jaramie
from my LT28at ION rooted, customized & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich

Check if it locked or not !!!
tornado36 said:
there is no at &t logo
it's normal Sony
it's a sim locked phone
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You sure its sim locked phone ?
As of now the model locked are sold in US AT&T .. Check if it is really sim locked. Search for thread that let you confirm this thing. :fingers-crossed:
Also as you said it it is saying 'Insert SIM' , This could be a issue of ur sim card is not good. Could be not properly cut into a Micro Sim.
Even if the handset is locked then also on inserting any sim it says 'carrier locked' , and put 'unlock code'(Thats how u unlock a mobile, if u have a code) but should not say "Insert SIM" .
Insert SIM means that your handset has not detected a valid sim card in its sim slot.
I highly suspect that your handset might be unlocked only as in singapore unlocked are sold. try getting a alternate sim (ask from somebody using Iphone 4 or 4s and try again.
Also go in the settings -> about phone -> model number
If your phone model is Lt28H or Lt28i .. Its is highly likely that it is unlocked only ! :fingers-crossed:
Confirm the above two.
Press Thanks if i was of any help. :good:

[Q] Xperia S LT26i Hardlocked

I have an Xperia S hardlocked with 0 tries left to unlock code(I already bought one...nothing.)
Ive read a lot of "solutions" like flashing with international firmware but nothing.
So, theres a way to use this phone right now? Im not in the country I bought the phone so I can use the local network.
Theres something to do?.....

juanfiallo said:
I have an Xperia S hardlocked with 0 tries left to unlock code(I already bought one...nothing.)
Ive read a lot of "solutions" like flashing with international firmware but nothing.
So, theres a way to use this phone right now? Im not in the country I bought the phone so I can use the local network.
Theres something to do?.....
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Which Code Its Locked With......
And, What Did U Do When U Tried To Firmware....
Please Give Me More Info.. abt. Ur Problem .

MaDa.. said:
Which Code Its Locked With......
And, What Did U Do When U Tried To Firmware....
Please Give Me More Info.. abt. Ur Problem .
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Im talking about simlock. i have 0 attempts left.
And about firmware... Some post says we can install international firmwares to unlock it, but this is not true.
Maybe I need setool but my info is the server 1 is down, so, i dont know what to do

Have you tried reflashing rom?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

DekinGBar said:
Have you tried reflashing rom?
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I have to flash to update ICS 4.0.4 but after update with flashing rom, nothing.
I have same info on simlock menu, this is that appear: "[X] Network: 0". I know this means I have no more tries to enter a code to unlock network.

My xs was the same code "[X] Network 0" as soon as I got a good code from UK o2, put it in and it worked fine, unlocked sim.

corum3 said:
My xs was the same code "[X] Network 0" as soon as I got a good code from UK o2, put it in and it worked fine, unlocked sim.
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My operator doesnt give me the code, but I already have purchased one from some IMEI unlock company. I try to enter the code but the message is "Impossible to unlock network" or something like that.

I would like to get reply from someone... this same subject is already open in a lot of forums.

I too have same problem
I have sony xperia LT26i,with 0 attempt. Plz advice me

[Q] No sim card inserted problem

Hi everyone!
I just got a T-mobile sgh-m919 from USA.
But when i tried to insert my own local sim card (not t-mobile and not american also) , the device just can't able to read the sim itself.
It doesn't give me some code to insert and things like that and i also tried to follow a orders to unlock or something like that but its still wont work.
I know that the problem is not at the sim utself because I got also google edition device that works with this sim normally.
I dont have a problem to install rom and root my phone if needed and also if i have to pay few dollars to open it is cool but i really have no idea what sould i do...
so if anyone knows... please let me know!
Thanks! :laugh::laugh:

Make sure the sim card slot is clean, and is the sim an original micro or a cut micro?
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serio22 said:
Make sure the sim card slot is clean, and is the sim an original micro or a cut micro?
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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Hi,
I tried what you said and i cleaned the sim slot and putted another sim this time not cutted ' the first one was cutted)
and this time its really showed the error of invalid sim and the device is need some code...
What should I do now

rotemkama said:
Hi,
I tried what you said and i cleaned the sim slot and putted another sim this time not cutted ' the first one was cutted)
and this time its really showed the error of invalid sim and the device is need some code...
What should I do now
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Get a new sim that is NOT cut.. Sometimes it gives problems when you use cut sim cards
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serio22 said:
Get a new sim that is NOT cut.. Sometimes it gives problems when you use cut sim cards
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I got one but now he asks me for some code to activiate the device....
there is way to pass that without a payment ?
and if there isn't a way without pay ... what is the way to do that ....?
Thanks!

rotemkama said:
I got one but now he asks me for some code to activiate the device....
there is way to pass that without a payment ?
and if there isn't a way without pay ... what is the way to do that ....?
Thanks!
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There is a way to bypass it as long as the device never took the 4.4.2 official update.. Do a little search in the general or development forum and you will find your answer! Its an app called region unlock
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serio22 said:
There is a way to bypass it as long as the device never took the 4.4.2 official update.. Do a little search in the general or development forum and you will find your answer! Its an app called region unlock
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Works like magic!! big thanks!!!!
by the way.... I got the same problem with Verzion phone (sch-I545 build mk2)
the same way will work on this device also?
because it doesnt asks for activation code...

rotemkama said:
Works like magic!! big thanks!!!!
by the way.... I got the same problem with Verzion phone (sch-I545 build mk2)
the same way will work on this device also?
because it doesnt asks for activation code...
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Will it not pick up service? Verizon phones are usually unlocked by default
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serio22 said:
Will it not pick up service? Verizon phones are usually unlocked by default
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I did it! it just needed to change from LTE to GSM
But .. the error of the unknown sim still there... what can I do?
and i read a little bit here and saw that i can't install custom roms on this device with CWM (I got the mk2 build)
so.. this safestrap is the only way? kind of scary yo me.. not as simple as other phones.....
And anothe Q... in the T-mobile device, ( android 4.2.2) I dont have those problems? in this device i can install CWM? I'm already got root on this device but it didn't install the CWM i think...
Thanks!!!

Is the network on the Verizon phone set to global? If so and you're using an original micro sim then you might have better luck in the Verizon forums.. As for the T-Mobile device, yes you can install custom recovery, it's not locked down like the Verizon model
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