Hello everyone,
I just received an unlock code from AT&T and it stats to power off the Samsung S3, insert a non AT&T sim card which I did (used a t-mobile) and input the pass code when prompt. I was never prompt to put in the unlock passcode.
I did noticed I had two signal arrows and a voicemail from t-mobile and the APN was already filled out with t-Mobiles network info.
I am not trying to use t-mobile, just want to unlock it so I can sell it.
Is my phone already unlocked?
Sounds like it
yup
yup...your unlocked now.
Is there a way to find out for sure?
Yes If it is not giving an invalid sim error then it is already unlocked
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SanFranGiants said:
Is there a way to find out for sure?
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try making a call with that non att sim card you entered.
cwhitney24 said:
try making a call with that non att sim card you entered.
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I tried but was prompt by t-mobile to go through some setup steps so I just ended the call.
Did you buy the phone new?
I bought the phone off someone but he never used it so its new per the guy I bought it from.
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Ok, this is probably a stupid question but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere I look.
I got a SIM Unlock code from TMobile and everywhere I read the only way of entering it is to insert a non-TMO SIM.
I can't find my old AT&T SIM card to do this... So is there any way to get to enter the unlock code either without a SIM card at all or with the current TMO SIM?
I don't want to have to pester my friends to use their SIM cards.
Any ideas?
lysergication said:
Ok, this is probably a stupid question but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere I look.
I got a SIM Unlock code from TMobile and everywhere I read the only way of entering it is to insert a non-TMO SIM.
I can't find my old AT&T SIM card to do this... So is there any way to get to enter the unlock code either without a SIM card at all or with the current TMO SIM?
I don't want to have to pester my friends to use their SIM cards.
Any ideas?
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It has been a while since I did this, but I didn't have to change my SIM card to unlock my phone. It has been several years, and that was an HP phone...
However, maybe you could pick up a cheap one on ebay?
lysergication said:
I don't want to have to pester my friends to use their SIM cards.
Any ideas?
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Bribe them maybe? LOL seriously though, you'll need to get your hands on a card from another carrier to make this happen in the TP2, just for a few seconds.
Could you maybe just provide the unlock code you have now to whoever will be using the phone with a different SIM, and let them handle that last step of unlocking?
sirphunkee said:
Could you maybe just provide the unlock code you have now to whoever will be using the phone with a different SIM, and let them handle that last step of unlocking?
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That person would be me. I just like having it unlocked just in case. Even if I have no intention of switching providers yet.
But seriously, I don't understand why HTC did not implement an option to unlock a phone without physically switching SIM's. Oh well, I guess I will need to do that then.
lysergication said:
Ok, this is probably a stupid question but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere I look.
I got a SIM Unlock code from TMobile and everywhere I read the only way of entering it is to insert a non-TMO SIM.
I can't find my old AT&T SIM card to do this... So is there any way to get to enter the unlock code either without a SIM card at all or with the current TMO SIM?
I don't want to have to pester my friends to use their SIM cards.
Any ideas?
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thats not possible it only shows for unlocking code when there is a sim card which is locked to network...
lysergication said:
Ok, this is probably a stupid question but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere I look.
I got a SIM Unlock code from TMobile and everywhere I read the only way of entering it is to insert a non-TMO SIM.
I can't find my old AT&T SIM card to do this... So is there any way to get to enter the unlock code either without a SIM card at all or with the current TMO SIM?
I don't want to have to pester my friends to use their SIM cards.
Any ideas?
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Did you go over this with T-Mobile customer service? When I got my HP unlocked, there was a sequence I went through that caused the phone to ask me for the unlock code.
I think I just came across it...onslaught86 just posted over in the HD2 forums about a SIMLock app in the windows folder...run that and you should get the same screen you get if you put a different carrier's card in and boot the phone. Full credit def to onslaught...I had no idea such a thing existed
sirphunkee said:
I think I just came across it...onslaught86 just posted over in the HD2 forums about a SIMLock app in the windows folder...run that and you should get the same screen you get if you put a different carrier's card in and boot the phone. Full credit def to onslaught...I had no idea such a thing existed
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I hope this works, cause I'm in the exact same situation. I used to have an old T-Mobile prepaid SIM that I used just for this purpose, but apparently I've misplaced it. The Tilt 2 is at work, I'll try it first thing tomorrow.
I have my note 4 Sprint USA phone near me and I wondering where to enter unlocking code, if I have this code from Sprint (MSL code).
When I inserting other carrier sim-card it says Invalid sim card (no window for entering this code) and if I insert Sprint show just no network (cause I'm not in the US now). Can you tell me where to enter unlocking code?
Thanks
den182 said:
I have my note 4 Sprint USA phone near me and I wondering where to enter unlocking code, if I have this code from Sprint (MSL code).
When I inserting other carrier sim-card it says Invalid sim card (no window for entering this code) and if I insert Sprint show just no network (cause I'm not in the US now). Can you tell me where to enter unlocking code?
Thanks
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The windows that asks for the unlock code is only for GSM based phones and that MSL code dosen't unlock phones. It just opens up a hidden menu that can damage your phone if you don't know what you're doing. There's a post on here that shows how to sim unlock the Note 4 for gsm use.
Edit: If you're international. Download "Galaxy Tools" by idone and it lets you unlock the phone for international use
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den182 said:
I have my note 4 Sprint USA phone near me and I wondering where to enter unlocking code, if I have this code from Sprint (MSL code).
When I inserting other carrier sim-card it says Invalid sim card (no window for entering this code) and if I insert Sprint show just no network (cause I'm not in the US now). Can you tell me where to enter unlocking code?
Thanks
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IF you are in good standing with sprint... Call them and ask to be unlocked for international use... Then buy a card that works where you are...
There are other ways to accomplish the same but... I'm not going to get into that...
If you have a phone with sprint that is not in good standing with sprint... Then your on your own...
IF you are in good standing with sprint... Call them and ask to be unlocked for international use... Then buy a card that works where you are...
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I bought this device on E-bay and I'm now in Ukraine Europe I have Sprint sim-card with this phone and no connection here. This phone was completely paid and in good standing with Sprint.
arielovin said:
The windows that asks for the unlock code is only for GSM based phones and that MSL code dosen't unlock phones. It just opens up a hidden menu that can damage your phone if you don't know what you're doing. There's a post on here that shows how to sim unlock the Note 4 for gsm use.
Edit: If you're international. Download "Galaxy Tools" by idone and it lets you unlock the phone for international use
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I need to be rooted for that. And I have Android 5.1.1. I've heard it's hard to do that. Where I can find step-by-step manual for unlocking Sprint?
den182 said:
I need to be rooted for that. And I have Android 5.1.1. I've heard it's hard to do that. Where I can find step-by-step manual for unlocking Sprint?
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You blew it...
Google IS your friend...
den182 said:
I need to be rooted for that. And I have Android 5.1.1. I've heard it's hard to do that. Where I can find step-by-step manual for unlocking Sprint?
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You can buy usb unlock from here
Works for both domestic and international
Sprint Note 4 Domestic SIM Unlock
Sprint Note 4. I'm now on T-Mobile with Note 8. Want Note 4 available as backup on T-Mobile. Entered the MSL OK but with T-Mobile SIM in, under APNs, "Unable to view the APN settings. Access is restricted for the current user profile."
I put the de-activated Sprint SIM back in. When I get to editing "APN type", it's grayed out for both APNs. How do I unlock for domestic SIMs; it's already unlocked for international SIMs? Thanks
I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!
SNote44 said:
I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!
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Might want to call Sprint back..tried to unlock my wife iPhone. Sprint representative told it was unlocked just insert another carrier sim card and you are good to go.. insert T-Mobile sim card, no network. Called back, the phone was never unlocked the original representative didn't do it right.
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KLPFL said:
Might want to call Sprint back..tried to unlock my wife iPhone. Sprint representative told it was unlocked just insert another carrier sim card and you are good to go.. insert T-Mobile sim card, no network. Called back, the phone was never unlocked the original representative didn't do it right.
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I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.
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I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.
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If I remember correctly, someone user in here using Sprint N4 on GSM... I might not get the LTE due to the band on the other carrier but if it's unlocked you can use it b/c it does have sim.
go here and put the info and see if it work or not.
http://willmyphonework.net/
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i just input what you listed, it said you can use on MetroPCS but no 4G LTE
SNote44 said:
I just found out Sprint Samsung Note 4 is Domestic SIM Unlockable and I was given the MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) code , instead of Domestic SIM Unlock (DSU) from the sprint agent.
Also, CDMA device (Sprint is CDMA) can only be used on another CDMA carrier. In the U.S., Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular use CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile Metro PCS) use GSM.
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This phone works on both cdma and gsm. It has both radios in it. Only thing is Sprint blocks some of the lte bands, so depending on your carrier you won't get lte. Pic below of lte bands.
I use this phone with Cricket(AT&T). I don't know if this phone unlocks with a number. I think there's just code that needs changed in the efs partition and settings in hidden menu. I'm not sure as i just paid Idone unlock app to unlock mine.
If you can't figure it out for free and decide to go the paid app route, I highly suggest idone apps.
Or try this for free: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...print-users-easy-downgrade-to-kitkat-t3471131
I have this phone, apparently sprint says they have "unlocked" it, for domestic use as well (no longer under contract, new device, etc.) but of course there is no UNLOCK screen when I put in a t-mobile or mintsim card only says INVALID SIM. What else does one need to do?
Reset the phone completely?
I was given some code, is that the MSL code?
Shouldn't this somehow be easier?
tivoboy said:
I have this phone, apparently sprint says they have "unlocked" it, for domestic use as well (no longer under contract, new device, etc.) but of course there is no UNLOCK screen when I put in a t-mobile or mintsim card only says INVALID SIM. What else does one need to do?
Reset the phone completely?
I was given some code, is that the MSL code?
Shouldn't this somehow be easier?
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I'm unsure of this because I paid to have mine unlocked.
But in settings, there's "UICC UNLOCK" Try that! With your code.
aaron74 said:
I'm unsure of this because I paid to have mine unlocked.
But in settings, there's "UICC UNLOCK" Try that! With your code.
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thanks, I've tried selecting that and it does nothing and doesn't offer anything where one can input the code?
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thanks, I've tried selecting that and it does nothing and doesn't offer anything where one can input the code?
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You can try this: dial ##72786# and press YES.
This is from another thread. It will erase your phone, so backup anything important. Put your new sim in and input above code. It'll reprovision your device.
aaron74 said:
You can try this: dial ##72786# and press YES.
This is from another thread. It will erase your phone, so backup anything important. Put your new sim in and input above code. It'll reprovision your device.
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i've tried this , the phone goes to something called SCRTN and then reboots, but everything is still there and it says " are you currently talking with an agent" So, that doesn't really seem to erase everything at all? I've tried it with the sprint sim (deactivated) in and the new t-mobile and or the new mintsim in.
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i've tried this , the phone goes to something called SCRTN and then reboots, but everything is still there and it says " are you currently talking with an agent" So, that doesn't really seem to erase everything at all? I've tried it with the sprint sim (deactivated) in and the new t-mobile and or the new mintsim in.
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Ok, sorry. I'm stumped. I use mine in USA, and i know USA unlock is harder so i just paid idone.
aaron74 said:
Ok, sorry. I'm stumped. I use mine in USA, and i know USA unlock is harder so i just paid idone.
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thanks It's just SOOO bloody annoying. They SAY it's unlockable, they SAY they will unlock it, its clearly paid off and not under contract (was a cust 10 years 20 if you include work) and i've spent HOURS on the phone, chat, emailing etc. MSL does jack s..t.
does the idophoneapp unlock for DUN and does it open up LTE bands, or is that still a problem too?
tivoboy said:
thanks It's just SOOO bloody annoying. They SAY it's unlockable, they SAY they will unlock it, its clearly paid off and not under contract (was a cust 10 years 20 if you include work) and i've spent HOURS on the phone, chat, emailing etc. MSL does jack s..t.
does the idophoneapp unlock for DUN and does it open up LTE bands, or is that still a problem too?
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If your speaking about using it for gsm service, then NO! The LTE bands is a whole other issue. You'll only get 4g hspa+. There have been many to try getting lte to work including myself, but no luck.
What you mean by dun? I've heard it mentioned, never knew what it stood for. Hot spot tethering i think you mean by that.
Yes it unlocks mobile hotspot. But if you install a custom Rom after, it'll also have to have it in it.
I understand your frustration. I've seen similar post of Sprint customers being locked out. I was never with Sprint, when i bought phone, i just got it unlocked!
Same problem:/
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I have two Sprint Samsung Note 4 phones and switching the carrier from Sprint to Metro PCS. I received the unlock codes from Sprint earlier today, after being on the phone for about an hour,
However, Metro PCS sales reps/techs were unable to complete the unlock process, since SIM unlock screen did not show and they have never worked on Samsung Note 4 before.
Metro PCS reps tried multiples times with metro pcs SIM card, and without SIM card to unlock the both sprint Note 4 phones , but none of the below procedures worked, unlock screen never appeared to insert the code.
Method #1 Insert a Non accepted SIM card in your phone and power on. Once finished loading your phone will ask you to enter a code, enter the Unlock Code, unlock screen did not show.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code) unlock screen did not show.
Method #4 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code. unlock screen did not show.
Is there another way to enter the code to unlock the note 4 simlock?
We would like to get both Note 4s unlocked and switch to Metro PCS ASAP.
Thanks in advance !!
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We're you able to figure it out. I'm having the exact same issue, and I can't find how to do it anywhere :crying:
Me too same issue. Gunna try downgrading my bootloader
OK, so this weekend I decided to try my AT&T SIM Card with my Note 4 from Sprint. I thought it would ask me for a SIM unlock code or something but it recognized the card and showed "3G". However, I got the card icon which said "Invalid SIM Card".
Any idea why I did not get the prompt to input unlock code? Thanks!
HD2FORNICK said:
OK, so this weekend I decided to try my AT&T SIM Card with my Note 4 from Sprint. I thought it would ask me for a SIM unlock code or something but it recognized the card and showed "3G". However, I got the card icon which said "Invalid SIM Card".
Any idea why I did not get the prompt to input unlock code? Thanks!
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The sim inside the sprint note 4 is only to access the LTE network. So since you took the sprint sim out, you would be only receiving 3g. That is why you are receiving the invalid sim card error, because its not using it.
davnav899 said:
The sim inside the sprint note 4 is only to access the LTE network. So since you took the sprint sim out, you would be only receiving 3g. That is why you are receiving the invalid sim card error, because its not using it.
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So I am getting that error because the SIM card is not using LTE? I don't get it. If the phone is unlocked, shouldn't it ask for an unlock code?
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So I am getting that error because the SIM card is not using LTE? I don't get it. If the phone is unlocked, shouldn't it ask for an unlock code?
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There's been plenty of discussion in this forum about bringing SM-N910P to other networks. I'm no expert, haven't done it myself but what I read repeatedly posted is that radios in this version did not allow LTE on domestic carriers when unlocked. Seems a common issue with phones made for CDMA carriers; taking them to another carrier may not meet your expectations. If the limitations are acceptable, maybe you consider going ahead and weigh your options.
Again, there's plenty of threads in this forum discussing this but here's one that I found that may help. To me, it's been rare for @idone to post these days but he posted here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61789140
And here too:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65149970&postcount=321
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samep said:
There's been plenty of discussion in this forum about bringing SM-N910P to other networks. I'm no expert, haven't done it myself but what I read repeatedly posted is that radios in this version did not allow LTE on domestic carriers when unlocked. Seems a common issue with phones made for CDMA carriers; taking them to another carrier may not meet your expectations. If the limitations are acceptable, maybe you consider going ahead and weigh your options.
Again, there's plenty of threads in this forum discussing this but here's one that I found that may help. To me, it's been rare for @idone to post these days but he posted here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61789140
And here too:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65149970&postcount=321
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah I am aware that the Sprint Note 4 would give me 3G or H+ but not LTE which is fine by me. I was wondering why the phone did not ask me for the Unlock code to begin with when I threw a GSM card in there.
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah I am aware that the Sprint Note 4 would give me 3G or H+ but not LTE which is fine by me. I was wondering why the phone did not ask me for the Unlock code to begin with when I threw a GSM card in there.
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Did you find your answer? Or still asking?
It's likely Sprint will give you a MSL number but not unlock the phone to use on domestic carriers. I think you still need to unlock it for that purpose. But the developer I referred you to can do this with or without the MSL. His tools are capable; his service is a full unlock for domestic. I don't think you need the unlock for carriers outside the U.S. the way the phone is currently. Sprint may clear a phone for domestic carrier use but not unlock it or help you activate it. You'll likely find no carrier to help you unlock it either.
I'm sure there are ways to do it yourself but it's gotten more complex with Lollipop and Marshmallow. I'm just not sure how it's done because I haven't fully done it. Only walked through it partially back in KitKat but kept Sprint SIM and service. Didn't try another SIM card.
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Did you find your answer? Or still asking?
It's likely Sprint will give you a MSL number but not unlock the phone to use on domestic carriers. I think you still need to unlock it for that purpose. But the developer I referred you to can do this with or without the MSL. His tools are capable; his service is a full unlock for domestic. I don't think you need the unlock for carriers outside the U.S. the way the phone is currently. Sprint may clear a phone for domestic carrier use but not unlock it or help you activate it. You'll likely find no carrier to help you unlock it either.
I'm sure there are ways to do it yourself but it's gotten more complex with Lollipop and Marshmallow. I'm just not sure how it's done because I haven't fully done it. Only walked through it partially back in KitKat but kept Sprint SIM and service. Didn't try another SIM card.
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No I'm still looking for an answer. I have messaged idone on their website and sent a PM. I need this unlocked and take it to H2O. Sprint gave me the MSL code to be given to a GSM carrier but I call BS on that. Strange thing is the damn phone recognizes the AT&T SIM card as a 3G card all right but still says "Invalid SIM Card".
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No I'm still looking for an answer. I have messaged idone on their website and sent a PM. I need this unlocked and take it to H2O. Sprint gave me the MSL code to be given to a GSM carrier but I call BS on that. Strange thing is the damn phone recognizes the AT&T SIM card as a 3G card all right but still says "Invalid SIM Card".
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No expert here, but dont you need an AT&T SIM card that has your phone unique ID info programmed into it so it registers on AT&Ts network?
I thought the MSL would just unlock an area in the phone where you would change DNS type info to AT&T's towers/network.
I bought a verizon phone to use on AT&T and trying to buy unlock code online but when I insert AT&T sim card it never ask for unlock code but an error message to call Verizon and invalid sim.
I did tried the #7465625*638*# but not working
randy_c said:
I bought a verizon phone to use on AT&T and trying to buy unlock code online but when I insert AT&T sim card it never ask for unlock code but an error message to call Verizon and invalid sim.
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All verzion phones are unlocked from factory only phones that ask for a unlock code aee pixels
I think that has changed to prevent theft. They are locked but Verizon will unlock them after a short period upon request.