I can't seem to find a cheap unlock code. Any suggestions?
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If rooted use chain fire's region away app
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I'd prefer to not root and just do a straight unlock.
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I'd prefer to not root and just do a straight unlock.
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Use cellunlocker like most of us on here have. They can be trusted.
I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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If you don't want to pay 40 then rooting is your only way. Also rooting is EASY.. takes 5 mins and then just install the region lock away app from playstore (costs 4 bucks ithink) or you can download that app from xda for free. Then simply UNROOT your phone and you're good to go.
kevroc said:
I was going to but they are expensive, like 40
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Well pick your weapon. Or wait until your 40th day with T Mobile and get it for free.
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Well pick your weapon. Or wait until your 40th day with T Mobile and get it for free.
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lol, funny chit right there :cyclops:
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lol, funny chit right there :cyclops:
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As I'm on att I couldn't wait thus I paid Cellunlocker for this service. Plus being 40 days with t mobile would have made me pay for another month of service which I didn't want to do.
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JoJo2211 said:
If you don't want to pay 40 then rooting is your only way. Also rooting is EASY.. takes 5 mins and then just install the region lock away app from playstore (costs 4 bucks ithink) or you can download that app from xda for free. Then simply UNROOT your phone and you're good to go.
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I did not know I could uproot after unlock. I may do that.
I only paid $25 from cell unlocker. Unless the price had gone up..
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COfatboy said:
I only paid $25 from cell unlocker. Unless the price had gone up..
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It's still 25$ and is totally worth it.
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Rooting is free instead of spending money lol just saying.
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IF I want to root it to unlock the SIM...can I still get OTA updates? I don't care to keep it rooted...will it revert back to unroot?
Cuz,
You can root, poot, or toot that won't remove the sim unlock!
I have heard the Chain fire will sim unlock but it did not do my tmobile.
I had to pay for a Sim unlock code... I used FastGSM it worked 1st try.
Anyway... Good Luck wid dat..
1st up is... sim unlock & rooting is two different processes.
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IF I want to root it to unlock the SIM...can I still get OTA updates? I don't care to keep it rooted...will it revert back to unroot?
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Cuz,
You can root, poot, or toot that won't remove the sim unlock!
I have heard the Chain fire will sim unlock but it did not do my tmobile.
I had to pay for a Sim unlock code... I used FastGSM it worked 1st try.
Anyway... Good Luck wid dat..
1st up is... sim unlock & rooting is two different processes.
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Really? IT didn't unlock the t-mobile? That's strange..I wonder why some say it did and other don't? So if I root it, does it still do OTA update if I don't install anything else? And does it get unrooted after update? How about unrooting? Does unrooting avoid them know it was ever rooted if I ever need to send for warranty?
Thanks
Most of the time unless you have really borked up things...rooting does not cause phones to go bad, although they may contribute...
Rooting.. Usually stops OTA updates...
Usually once you Unroot the phone can be put back into its original state..
Theres many kinds of unlock... Im no expert, but sim unlock is a lock from the carrier to disallow other sims... that's different from using in other areas that would be region lock..
Not to say it did not happened it makes adjustments to the modem and maybe the older modem or firmware could be persuaded to unlock but not the latest modem...
Hope all that makes sense!
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Really? IT didn't unlock the t-mobile? That's strange..I wonder why some say it did and other don't? So if I root it, does it still do OTA update if I don't install anything else? And does it get unrooted after update? How about unrooting? Does unrooting avoid them know it was ever rooted if I ever need to send for warranty?
Thanks
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Most of the time unless you have really borked up things...rooting does not cause phones to go bad, although they may contribute...
Rooting.. Usually stops OTA updates...
Usually once you Unroot the phone can be put back into its original state..
Theres many kinds of unlock... Im no expert, but sim unlock is a lock from the carrier to disallow other sims... that's different from using in other areas that would be region lock..
Not to say it did not happened it makes adjustments to the modem and maybe the older modem or firmware could be persuaded to unlock but not the latest modem...
Hope all that makes sense!
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Thanks for the explanation, but just want to clarify. If I root it, do the region unlock and it does sim unlock as well, I can unroot it...will the lock be reapply? Can I do OTA update then after unrooting, and will the unlock stay?
once it sim unlocked your good to go ... it won't lock back
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Thanks for the explanation, but just want to clarify. If I root it, do the region unlock and it does sim unlock as well, I can unroot it...will the lock be reapply? Can I do OTA update then after unrooting, and will the unlock stay?
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once it sim unlocked your good to go ... it won't lock back
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Chainfires unlocked worked great here.
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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.
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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.
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Ok you mean a code for another phone?
I thought it was for the same device.
Hi I just bought an S3 from someone. However the android version is 4.1.9... I dont think its rooted either. Is it a fake? I hope not... Or is there any other way to tell?
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Domoo said:
Sounds like it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250000
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Damn Got scammed. Is there a way to root this and unlock it, like this version? If so, can you link me?
How do I unlock it
forget unlocking. i'd be contacting the seller...
Its a fake phone man , contact the seller and demand a refund. Unlocking it and stuff is impossible as these Chinese phones have no development at all , try finding a phone with similar hardware z maybe that will help. .
ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
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ah right, I have seen methods to unlock these phones though. I have a giffgaff (O2) sim and it doesnt pick up any bars, I tried my EE sim and it picked it up. I dont think my phone is unlocked, is there a way to unlock it. Iv heard of SRSRoot is that the correct method?
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Get your money back, if you paid with paypal contact the seller first and if he refuses do a charge back. Knock off phone's hardware is almost always terrible, which is why the price is so low. Even if you manage to root and install a custom ROM it will never be the same experience as having the actual S3 :\. Sorry to hear all this man.
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Rooting and unlocking are two different things SRSRoot will probably root it but it won't unlock it.
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Okay I tried SRSRoot but it didn't work
Hey guys I just came from HTC one sprint to Verizon because the service sucks . My question is is there a way you can root this phone or no
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scotthall1515 said:
Hey guys I just came from HTC one sprint to Verizon because the service sucks . My question is is there a way you can root this phone or no
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Not without unlock currently. Which, if you were unlocked i would assume you'd have already rooted. Sad to say there isn't anything for those that didn't get the unlock while it was available on day 1.
Not at the moment unfortunately.
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scotthall1515 said:
Hey guys I just came from HTC one sprint to Verizon because the service sucks . My question is is there a way you can root this phone or no
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as of right now, no. but you can send it to sonic to have it s-off for 20 to 30 bucks. root for this phone will come soon i have faith in the community
What will s-off do if it's not unlocked I just miss my viper 4 android mod and my inverted roms,just my luck reminds me of my nook tablet days man this sucks
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scotthall1515 said:
What will s-off do if it's not unlocked I just miss my viper 4 android mod and my inverted roms,just my luck reminds me of my nook tablet days man this sucks
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maybe you can trade it for a note 2. Note 2 has plenty of modding going on.
scotthall1515 said:
What will s-off do if it's not unlocked I just miss my viper 4 android mod and my inverted roms,just my luck reminds me of my nook tablet days man this sucks
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dont buy a phone you wouldnt want to run stock. Most people see that as a difficult idea to grasp, but whatever. if you ABSOLUTELY NEED ROOT TO FUNCTION, this is not the phone for you right now
crazyg0od33 said:
dont buy a phone you wouldnt want to run stock. Most people see that as a difficult idea to grasp, but whatever. if you ABSOLUTELY NEED ROOT TO FUNCTION, this is not the phone for you right now
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I say the same thing all the time.
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crazyg0od33 said:
dont buy a phone you wouldnt want to run stock. Most people see that as a difficult idea to grasp, but whatever. if you ABSOLUTELY NEED ROOT TO FUNCTION, this is not the phone for you right now
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No don't get me wrong I love the phone because if I didnt I wouldn't went from sprint to Verizon and got the same phone . Even people at the Verizon store said you must love that phone ,but if you haven't tried viper4android on these it's truely a treat
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No don't get me wrong I love the phone because if I didnt I wouldn't went from sprint to Verizon and got the same phone . Even people at the Verizon store said you must love that phone ,but if you haven't tried viper4android on these it's truely a treat
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and I totally understand. But there are like 8 threads about root, and they all have the same answer right now, and theres even a donations thread and someone who you can pay to s-off your phone.
It's getting a little nuts with these new root threads when the answer is - no, you can't root (well, bootloader unlock) right now. I mean it's literally on the front pages of the forum for this device.
/endrant
Sorry.
crazyg0od33 said:
and I totally understand. But there are like 8 threads about root, and they all have the same answer right now, and theres even a donations thread and someone who you can pay to s-off your phone.
It's getting a little nuts with these new root threads when the answer is - no, you can't root (well, bootloader unlock) right now. I mean it's literally on the front pages of the forum for this device.
/endrant
Sorry.
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It's cool the one is a great device I think it's the best phone out just not marketed right so that being said thanks for all your help I'll just be patient and like my device
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It's cool the one is a great device I think it's the best phone out just not marketed right so that being said thanks for all your help I'll just be patient and like my device
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ugh i just hope we get root soon ... i want/need to hotspot :/
asimoalex said:
ugh i just hope we get root soon ... i want/need to hotspot :/
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Just torrent the FoxFi app full version. You need to install a certificate which means you have to enable the lockscreen on your phone...but whatevs. Works for me.
Idk how i did it....but i use foxfi hotspot without lock screen pattern...which i remember it required me to have 0_o
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Just torrent the FoxFi app full version. You need to install a certificate which means you have to enable the lockscreen on your phone...but whatevs. Works for me.
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You get fox fi from where
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If you can live without your phone for a few days, send it to Sonic and he'll give you s-off... costs about $30. I did it, worth the money.
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If you can live without your phone for a few days, send it to Sonic and he'll give you s-off... costs about $30. I did it, worth the money.
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What can you do with s-off with a locked bootloader
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scotthall1515 said:
What can you do with s-off with a locked bootloader
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Once you have s-off, you can unlock your bootloader and also get root.
Check out the thread, it's well worth the time.
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dont buy a phone you wouldnt want to run stock. Most people see that as a difficult idea to grasp, but whatever. if you ABSOLUTELY NEED ROOT TO FUNCTION, this is not the phone for you right now
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With a view like that, CyanogenMod wouldn't exist Nor would any type of custom ROM/Kernel/Recovery
ZackehSoul said:
With a view like that, CyanogenMod wouldn't exist Nor would any type of custom ROM/Kernel/Recovery
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no, with a view like this, I'm happy using a phone that doesnt have root yet, instead of mindlessly saying 'durrrr I hate sense, but I bought this phone anyway'
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.....
mangat2000 said:
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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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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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.
NMonster69 said:
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....
NMonster69 said:
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:
Is there almost after 6 months of release simple and free way to sim unlock the phone? Same question about rooting (I mean SIMPLE and HUMAN way without risking to brick the phone of screwing up the warranty)?
If I remember correct Infuse 4G took a few months to be rooted/unlocked.
I used region lock away app and it did it for me. You also need to pay the phone off as well.
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I used region lock away app and it did it for me. You also need to pay the phone off as well.
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Thanks, paid full price plus tax
Yeah it worked I paid my device off like a month ago and it's usually 40 days and then you have to ask tmpbile to unlock it. But yesterday I went into an att store and had them put the sim in, and it didn't ask for a code so I knew that the app worked. After I put the sim in and registered everything I had to put the correct APN in and all was well.
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REGION AWAY
Its free its simple and it worked like a charm
Use my ATT SIM all the time in my TMO Note 3
tramane said:
REGION AWAY
Its free its simple and it worked like a charm
Use my ATT SIM all the time in my TMO Note 3
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Chainfire is a great dev so I'll support him but thanks for the input for those who don't want to pay haha.
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toshik1 said:
Is there almost after 6 months of release simple and free way to sim unlock the phone? Same question about rooting (I mean SIMPLE and HUMAN way without risking to brick the phone of screwing up the warranty)?
If I remember correct Infuse 4G took a few months to be rooted/unlocked.
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I also did Region Lock Away and it worked fine for me. It's been out for a while too.
As for the risk, i've found that if you do the research and RTFM (read the f*(king manual), i.e. read the instructions carefully, there is very little chance that you will brick your phone. I rooted mine via auto root (also by Chainfire I believe), which has also been out for a while.
Also, if you're unsure, just ask. That's what XDA is for. People won't flame you for being a nub, unless...well...never mind.
Thanks to all!
Called T-Mobile unlock code is on the way
I updated to 4.4.2 n tried the region away app n it ain't working...I'm guessing its for 4,3 only?
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cougar11 said:
I updated to 4.4.2 n tried the region away app n it ain't working...I'm guessing its for 4,3 only?
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no i used it on 4.4.2 update
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no i used it on 4.4.2 update
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Really? Did u use region lock away app on 4.3 then updated to 4.4.2? Or did u update to 4.4.2 n then tried the app n worked?
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Really? Did u use region lock away app on 4.3 then updated to 4.4.2? Or did u update to 4.4.2 n then tried the app n worked?
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pretty sure it was on 4.4.2 when i did it
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pretty sure it was on 4.4.2 when i did it
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I've tried so many times to no avail man sheesh lol
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