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Need Help Too Many unsurccesful unlock attempts.

I have a dilemma. I sent my T-Mobile Dash to my brother in El Salvador. Its locked to T-Mobile USA. I called T-Mobile for unlock code and they gave me the code but my brother took it to the local market over there to unlock already and they did too many unsuccessful unlock attempts already and now its not even accepting the unlock code from T-Mobile. I cant send the phone to T-Mobile because its not here. He already tried hard resetting the phone and still not accepting the code and asking to contact Support of T-Mobile. I need desperate help. Is there any way of reversing the attempts by restoring the ROM or anything. Any help from you experts will be helpful. I have learnt a lot from this forum and I really think this situation may have happened to somebody else too so please help.

shiddi said:
I have a dilemma. I sent my T-Mobile Dash to my brother in El Salvador. Its locked to T-Mobile USA. I called T-Mobile for unlock code and they gave me the code but my brother took it to the local market over there to unlock already and they did too many unsuccessful unlock attempts already and now its not even accepting the unlock code from T-Mobile. I cant send the phone to T-Mobile because its not here. He already tried hard resetting the phone and still not accepting the code and asking to contact Support of T-Mobile. I need desperate help. Is there any way of reversing the attempts by restoring the ROM or anything. Any help from you experts will be helpful. I have learnt a lot from this forum and I really think this situation may have happened to somebody else too so please help.
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From what I've read on the T-Mobile USA website, you'll have to contact their tech support center (Customer Care). The phone is permanently locked now--that is, until T-Mobile unlocks it themselves.

I'll call the tech support and see what they say. I think they will ask me to send the phone to them. But I cant. There must be some way to reverse the unlock attempts.

shiddi said:
I'll call the tech support and see what they say. I think they will ask me to send the phone to them. But I cant. There must be some way to reverse the unlock attempts.
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You should try to call. They may not require you to send it in. There might be a signal they can send to your phone. Just try it before you assume the worst.

why u dont contact jockyw2001 ?? he can provide a more affordable solution

Sim unlock galaxy nexus? ? ? ?

I was looking into this last night. I thought it would be easy but seems I was wrong.
How is it that, if you have root, you cant just delete all files connected with the sim lock. Or, if you install a custom rom, wouldn't that just overwrite all the lock crap???

Try it and see if it works. My guess would be no... You'll probably need to contact your operator and tell them to unlock it for you.

there is a way to sim unlock galaxy s. isnt it possible to use that method for galaxy nexus?

mobileunlocked.co.uk/
Took them 15 minutes for a code. £16.00
Just in case you need it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

The simlock isn't store on the OS. Its in a non voltatile section of the radio - the same place that holds unique information like your phone serial number (IMEI) etc.
You need to use one of those online services who obtain it with a service center contract directly from samsung.

trickyhenry said:
mobileunlocked.co.uk/
Took them 15 minutes for a code. £16.00
Just in case you need it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Just unlocked my gnex with a code from them, was locked on vodafone ro.

Hello all,
My SGN came simlocked, and i used a code to unlock it. I have been using my phne very well until yesterday, suddenly it started to ask me code again. But this time my code doesnt work anymore.
my phone is stock and didnt root yet. Is there any suggestions, how can i solve this?
Thanx in advance.
selcuk

I'm confused. I thought all Nexus phones come unlocked. Or are there different definitions of "unlocked" ?

Hi
I have an IMEI unlock codes server, and I can provide unlock codes for all Samsung phones locked on European networks.
All models are compatible, even the most recent.
The unlock by imei don't make you loose your warranty, and it's permanent.
It's the easiest way to unlock your phone.
All you have to do is power on your phone with an unaccented sim card, type the provided unlock code, and the phone will be unlocked for ever.
The only info that I need is the IMEI of the phone. (type *#06# to see the IMEI)
And the model of the phone.
Delivery time: half hour normally.
SPECIAL OFFER 12€
Contact me at [email protected]
Say that you see this post in XDA to benefit this offer.
Payments by PayPal 100% secure for you.
I have codes for all brands of phones too.
Thanks

katana695 said:
Hi
I have an IMEI unlock codes server, and I can provide unlock codes for all Samsung phones locked on European networks.
All models are compatible, even the most recent.
The unlock by imei don't make you loose your warranty, and it's permanent.
It's the easiest way to unlock your phone.
All you have to do is power on your phone with an unaccented sim card, type the provided unlock code, and the phone will be unlocked for ever.
The only info that I need is the IMEI of the phone. (type *#06# to see the IMEI)
And the model of the phone.
Delivery time: half hour normally.
SPECIAL OFFER 12€
Contact me at [email protected]
Say that you see this post in XDA to benefit this offer.
Payments by PayPal 100% secure for you.
I have codes for all brands of phones too.
Thanks
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I just unlocked my Gnex with the help of this guy and it worked like a charm. Legit and took less than 30 mins
Thanks again

Well:
There are unlock codes, depending on the carrier you're locked to.
There's application for temporary unlock and permanent unlock, but you'll loose your IMEI on permanent unlock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210.
There's my not very well tested method for perm unlock with IMEI intact: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606982
Yes, it's not easy for now. But we're getting there.

matthewr87 said:
I'm confused. I thought all Nexus phones come unlocked. Or are there different definitions of "unlocked" ?
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Telus Gnex is not sim locked.

madizmo said:
Telus Gnex is not sim locked.
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I don't think any of Canadian's Gnexes are sim locked? Am I wrong?

geemaan said:
Just unlocked my gnex with a code from them, was locked on vodafone ro.
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So how does one check which carrier/ country the device is locked to?
I have to specify the country+carrier to get an unlock code, but how can I tell?
Cheers

katana695 said:
Hi
I have an IMEI unlock codes server, and I can provide unlock codes for all Samsung phones locked on European networks.
All models are compatible, even the most recent.
The unlock by imei don't make you loose your warranty, and it's permanent.
It's the easiest way to unlock your phone.
All you have to do is power on your phone with an unaccented sim card, type the provided unlock code, and the phone will be unlocked for ever.
The only info that I need is the IMEI of the phone. (type *#06# to see the IMEI)
And the model of the phone.
Delivery time: half hour normally.
SPECIAL OFFER 12€
Contact me at [email protected]
Say that you see this post in XDA to benefit this offer.
Payments by PayPal 100% secure for you.
I have codes for all brands of phones too.
Thanks
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Very quick with communication. Gets my recommendation! and hit the thanks button

if still somebody needs it, this app worked flawlessly for me!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23645126&postcount=1

Unlocking Lumia 900 -- AT&T SIM/Network Lock Code Is Incorrect - FIXED!

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?

Need unlocking help!

Okay here is my issue:
I tried unlocking without a non att sim card but whenever i put the code in i get "Connection problem or invalid mmi code"
Then i went to t-mobile and borrowed a sim card: i put the unlock code in and it says invalid, i triple checked the code and it isnt. Please help!

1sagain said:
Hey where did you get the unlock code?
I unlock a lot of Galaxy S3's locked to various networks
I order my codes from cellunlocker
I had great satisfaction from them so I am referring them to you in case you need better codes
Also I run a business in unlocking as well so ask me and I can help you out too
To your issue, if you typed a code in (I.E. *#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#) It wont work on our devices, due to the chipset or modem
You gotta go the main route of inserting a NON accepted SIM card
In this case we gotta rely on correct UNLOCKING codes
And I am pretty sure cellunl ocker.net will provide that to you
Hope this helped
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Well I got mine from someone on ebay who is relible from feedback.. I asked him to double check the code waiting for a reply, and cellunlocker is very expensive ..
I will have to i guess though, it should definitley work if i have a t-mobile sim in right? and put tht code in because when i put it in it kept saying invalid code.. and it said something about a freeze or something i think.. should i be worried?

JRIMBRI said:
Well I got mine from someone on ebay who is relible from feedback.. I asked him to double check the code waiting for a reply, and cellunlocker is very expensive ..
I will have to i guess though, it should definitley work if i have a t-mobile sim in right? and put tht code in because when i put it in it kept saying invalid code.. and it said something about a freeze or something i think.. should i be worried?
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I just talked to AT&T the code they gave me is the same as the one I. Bought. Why isn't it working"

i would double check the imei number.
*#06# gives you the same as whats behind the battery and double check thats the imei number used to get your code.
freeze thing is bad... if you enter the wrong unlock code to many times you will need a unfreeze code from what i understand.

SIM Unlock LG G4 H815

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