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Hi guys,
im new to this forum and so far im liking it... anyways back to the point; ill be going to Europe soon and my T-Mobile S3 not rooted, so im wondering if i take my phone overseas and put in a SIM card over there will it work or be blocked.
Thanks.
You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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Android_Monsters said:
You need to call T-Mobile and tell them you are going to Europe-town and ask for an unlock code
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And if i root the phone?
I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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thatbimmerkid said:
And if i root the phone?
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That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Don_Perrignon said:
That's an HTC thing of rooting and getting sim unlock at the same time. Rooting this will only root.
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Thanks for all the input!
Reji007 said:
I just called them two days ago, and I am waiting for an email with the code. Was told that it could take up to 14 days.
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The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.
tengtengvn said:
The last few time I've called tmo for my phones and my friends', it takes less than 24 hrs for them tk send it. You can request one unlock code every 90 days.
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Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.
five40 said:
Why would you need more than one unlock code?
Does the phone re-lock after a while?
I'm kinda surprised with all the stuff that goes on here that SIM unlocking can't be done without calling t-mobile or buying from ebay.
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Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.
tengtengvn said:
Unlocked phones are easier to sale. I don't keep my phone more than 6 months. Plus when I get the warranty or insurance replacement phones, I need to unlock those.
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Ok you mean a code for another phone?
I thought it was for the same device.
I wanted to know how you guys dealt with that.
thx.
I paid $4 to cellunlocker.
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wpghtc said:
I paid $4 to cellunlocker.
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Sounds like a deal ...i ll check it out thx
wpghtc said:
I paid $4 to cellunlocker.
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Hmm - cellunlocker charges $15! How did you manage to get the code for $4? Did you use a code? If so, mind sharing it?
rajeshr said:
Hmm - cellunlocker charges $15! How did you manage to get the code for $4? Did you use a code? If so, mind sharing it?
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+1 please. I would like to have that discount. So far the best deal I have been able to get is 7.50USD.
yeah i paid 15$ ....i needed it quick but still ..i called Rogers and they were asking me 50$
Also i was wondering how you guys entered the unlock code ...
Did you put the not supported sim and then entered the code?
or
Entered the code through typing a code ..then the unlock code...
thx
cy-rock said:
yeah i paid 15$ ....i needed it quick but still ..i called Rogers and they were asking me 50$
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Yeah that is what I was told. I even tried talking with them about me having a contract with them for over 15yrs.
pilothaz said:
Yeah that is what I was told. I even tried talking with them about me having a contract with them for over 15yrs.
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they are terrible.
pilothaz said:
+1 please. I would like to have that discount. So far the best deal I have been able to get is 7.50USD.
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Where did you find the $7.50 price?
Cellunlocker its the best choice. Cheap and quick.
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Ppluissz said:
Cellunlocker its the best choice. Cheap and quick.
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They provide the quickest service, but cellunlock is the cheapest if you don't provide a video to cellunlocker.
Cellunlock did it for 7.50, but I had to wait about 3 days for the code. Google "cellunlock discount codes" and you'll find one to give you 50% off.
And for our phones, you need a SIM card from a locked-out carrier to prompt code entry.
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cy-rock said:
yeah i paid 15$ ....i needed it quick but still ..i called Rogers and they were asking me 50$
Also i was wondering how you guys entered the unlock code ...
Did you put the not supported sim and then entered the code?
or
Entered the code through typing a code ..then the unlock code...
thx
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rajeshr said:
Where did you find the $7.50 price?
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Hit up retailmenot.com/view/cellphoneunlock.net
Goto : cellphoneunlock.net
you can use any one of them and it will work for the discount.
HTCretailmenot
LGretailmenot
Blackberryretailmenot
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pilothaz said:
Hit up retailmenot.com/view/cellphoneunlock.net
Goto : cellphoneunlock.net
you can use any one of them and it will work for the discount.
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Thanks for the info. I had a couple of S III's to unlock and cellphoneunlock came through for $7.50 a handset. Code came via email a couple of hours later.
I tried cellunlocker.net and the code they gave me didn't work so after that I just took it in to a cell repair guy and he unlocked it for me for 20 bucks
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thatsupnow said:
I tried cellunlocker.net and the code they gave me didn't work so after that I just took it in to a cell repair guy and he unlocked it for me for 20 bucks
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That is too bad, were you using the correct method? The only way to input the code is to have another carrier's SIM card for NA phones. At least you were able to get it all unlocked now.
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That is too bad, were you using the correct method? The only way to input the code is to have another carrier's SIM card for NA phones. At least you were able to get it all unlocked now.
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yea I used the correct method I even tried all three ways the company gives you in the email and it didn't work kind of a disappointment but oh well its over and done now
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rajeshr said:
Thanks for the info. I had a couple of S III's to unlock and cellphoneunlock came through for $7.50 a handset. Code came via email a couple of hours later.
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Did this work for you? I tried the coupon and they replied to me that I cannot use them for Samsung... Weak Sauce
I need to look at another site for a deal on the price.
I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
cboom said:
I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
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Check this awesome stuff out! Here
Not really sure for GS2 but yesterday I sim unlocked a Samsung Infuse. Have to be rooted if it can be done. When I get home will provide the link so you can try if it works for SG2. I knkw that the method worked for the Samsung Infuse
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VoiD_Dweller said:
Check this awesome stuff out! Here
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Nice!! OP, study that page well, before posting.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
This is the link I talked about. Try it and let me know if it work for the GS2. I did it in the Samsung Infuse and it works.
MAFU21 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176886
This is the link I talked about. Try it and let me know if it work for the GS2. I did it in the Samsung Infuse and it works.
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If that worked for the sgs2, everyone would be doing it
VoiD_Dweller said:
If that worked for the sgs2, everyone would be doing it
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I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
OneOneSix said:
I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
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I dunno, I tried that when I got mine because someone posted just like you did. Didn't work. I think if it did, there would be a big sticky posted with it here in the first place.
Just sayin'
cboom said:
I know that the answer should be NO, but I just want to ask one more time, maybe smb found some way in the last time ? :silly:
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Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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truckerdewd said:
Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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+1
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OneOneSix said:
I succesfully unlocked a sgs2 using this free app, it does require ROOT: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&hl=en
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quick question where you on stock ICS 4.0.3 ROM when you did this the reason I'm asking is because it tried on my wife sgh-t989 on cm10 and it does not pass step one which is saving the file to my SD card I'm root and installed busy box to thanks in advance
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truckerdewd said:
Yes. Call Tmobile tech support and tell them you need to have it sim unlocked for use overseas. You have to be in good standing. They will ask for the iemi and an email address. Usually takes about 24 to 48 hours for them to find the code for your phone and email it and the directions on how to do it. Have had 2 phones sim unlocked in the last 5 years and it didn't cost me anything except to time it took to call tech support.
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You dont even have to call them, you can jst do it over live chat from their website
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VoiD_Dweller said:
I dunno, I tried that when I got mine because someone posted just like you did. Didn't work. I think if it did, there would be a big sticky posted with it here in the first place.
Just sayin'
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Hi, the T989 isn't included on the "supported" phones of that app, I unlocked a SGS2 with it, but it was an International version (GT-i9100)
So to be precise and brief, IT DOESN'T WORK ON T-989 (our phone) but DO WORK ON REGULAR SGS2 but need to be on stock ROM for it to work...After unlocking, you can flash any other ROM and the unlock will be preserved IF the folder that the app creates stays on the phone...
All this info is regarding the app posted on the Play Store link above^^^
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so is there any way to unlock the GS2 T989 for free so far? i bought my phone on criagslist, if i call T-mobile and ask for the code, is there any problem if im not the first owner or if i dont have a contract with them? i got the phone to bring it here to mexico. thanks in advanced
renehd2 said:
so is there any way to unlock the GS2 T989 for free so far? i bought my phone on criagslist, if i call T-mobile and ask for the code, is there any problem if im not the first owner or if i dont have a contract with them? i got the phone to bring it here to mexico. thanks in advanced
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Try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?
synpax said:
So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?
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Wow. So you're complaining about getting it for free. You can buy one but itll cost you and you may still have to wait. All you shouldn't post your imei on a public forum.. ..... they say up to 14 days . When I requested one I got it within 48 hours. Its not Tmobile its pretty much the same on all carriers.
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You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
Infamous_Cheez said:
You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
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I'd recommend that while you wait
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Infamous_Cheez said:
You can also check out this thread and see if it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709
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Holy hell that worked.
I searched these forums before asking the question and had no luck finding that post.
I remember reading a story on USA Today titled 10 signs you aren't ready for your trip.
synpax said:
Holy hell that worked.
I searched these forums before asking the question and had no luck finding that post.
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All you shouldn't post your imei on a public forum
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FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.
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FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.
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I agree. You never want to post that.
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Dude... Deff remove your imei... Lol wow
But there is already a thread on here how you can manually unlock our s3.
I did it, it works and it's easy.
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synpax said:
So I have my GS3 from T-mo on a business plan. And I am briefly traveling overseas and picked up a local sim card here in Austria.
I call t-mo to get my unlock code, and they tell me it will take FOURTEEN DAY to give me the unlock code. The rep also says I can call Samsung to get the code faster. What Bull****.
My IMEI is 353022057717016 / 07. Any idea how to get this done faster?
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There required to tell you it could take up to 14 days incase there's an issue. I had tmo for years and always heard the 14 days thing. Usually get a code in 24 hours. Never once has taken more then 2 days.
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He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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Xcor3 said:
He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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Let me report his phone as stolen and tmo blacklist it it will be a lesson after everyone says to remove it.
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You can unlock it by following these steps. I just did it this morning on my phone. Free and not 2 weeks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
and yet it remains .... wow
shahkam said:
Let me report his phone as stolen and tmo blacklist it it will be a lesson after everyone says to remove it.
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Xcor3 said:
He posted his IMEI oh noesss
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FYI, I would still recommend editing your above post and removing your IMEI.
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Crisisx1 said:
Dude... Deff remove your imei... Lol wow
But there is already a thread on here how you can manually unlock our s3.
I did it, it works and it's easy.
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I'm on the installment plan but after i unlocked it from tmobile they stopped d charging me the extra twenty bucks month anybody else have this Christmas present
Hey guys,
Trying my luck here...
Bought a Samsung Note3 N900T from t-mobile... wants to use with rogers.... but i cant get it unlocked.....
Any suggestions ????
mangat2000 said:
Hey guys,
Trying my luck here...
Bought a Samsung Note3 N900T from t-mobile... wants to use with rogers.... but i cant get it unlocked.....
Any suggestions ????
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cellunlocker.net
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cellunlocker.net
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Tried many servers... All r saying Cant unlock Note3 from t-Mobile.
Dont know the reason... but thats what i';m getting from everyone.... I thought if there is any otherway to unlock... like rooting and unlocking.....
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Tried many servers... All r saying Cant unlock Note3 from t-Mobile.
Dont know the reason... but thats what i';m getting from everyone.... I thought if there is any otherway to unlock... like rooting and unlocking.....
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Not sure why they cannot unlock your N900T they did mine as well as many others on here. Of course there is way to remove service provider lock on the Note 3 via rooting. Many threads on here about it.
Are you trying to unlock without messing with warranty . Cuz if you root using kingo root you can unlock using region unlock app it's in original development forum
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Limeybastard said:
Not sure why they cannot unlock your N900T they did mine as well as many others on here. Of course there is way to remove service provider lock on the Note 3 via rooting. Many threads on here about it.
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how much cellunlocker.net charges to unlock tmobile note 3?
waichai said:
how much cellunlocker.net charges to unlock tmobile note 3?
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About 30 bucks. They are trusted on here.
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Limeybastard said:
About 30 bucks. They are trusted on here.
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sorry, how long it takes for them to send u an unlock code?
waichai said:
sorry, how long it takes for them to send u an unlock code?
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You might try reading their FAQ... they have lots of answers.
http://cellunlocker.net/cellphone-unlocking-faqs.php
Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Yeah. But you need to be rooted.
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I unlocked that way as well.
XBOHDPuKC said:
Regionlock away from app store unlocked my phone, though author does not claim that to be an intended function of the app, nor does he guarantee that it'll work for each and every phone. In any case it's 2.79 on the play store - doesn't hurt to try.
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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Did you root the phone before unlocking it ???
If rooted than can u send me if you have the link for detailed steps to root ???
diamantericos said:
Are you trying to unlock without messing with warranty . Cuz if you root using kingo root you can unlock using region unlock app it's in original development forum
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i Dont care about warranty... can you send me the link to root....
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Region Lock Away unlocked my phone. Worked good. I paid for an unlock, and they came back to me with an email notifying me that they could not generate a code and would refund my money.
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I just tried to buy the app, its not going through.... when did you buy yours ???
Chainfire posted his app on the xda forums. Search for it here. It's free but he has it up on playstore to be able to accept donations.
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It Worked... Great... Phone is Unlocked .....:good: