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[Q] Sim Unlock SGH-T989D

Hey guys,
Sorry if this question has been asked over and over already. I tried searching but cant seem to find a definite answer.
Is there a way to SIM Unlock the TELUS SGH-T989D? I already tried the unlockers on the market, including the ones that need Root, but they arent working.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks in advance.
PS. For Telus S2X owners, how did you sim unlock your phone? (which website did you use to get unlock code)

i know that the t-mobile version which i think is in the same boat, needs an unlock code that you have to get from your carrier or a website. I used a unlocked website cellunlock.net and use the discount code android50.
i also did my research and this was the only answer i could find

Obviously you simply need a unlocking code to unlock this phone. I unlocked it on the spot from a phone store that was not from telus but all he did was that he made a phone call to request for a code.
AT&T skyrocket phone users have trouble unlocking their phones because AT&T claims that their phones are specifically designed for their carrier only which I think is probably untrue.
Anyway, I did unlock my LG G2X using a site called unlockthatphone.com at $15. Try that site. Also, I think it is a good idea to call Telus as well directly.

Pickup the phone dial 611. Ask t-mobile.. Tell them your going somewhere outside the country and you need unlock code.. It should arrive 3 to 7 days in your email you give them.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

Thanks guys. I just went ahead and got the unlock code from a website for $20.

How to unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?

Hi,
Is there any way to network unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?
I have searched it over the internet and all I can find are the websites offering the paid Unlock code.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.

Aaman.Chawlaa said:
Hi,
Is there any way to network unlock Samsung Exhilarate i577 for free?
I have searched it over the internet and all I can find are the websites offering the paid Unlock code.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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Aaman:
As far as I know, the only way to unlock it for free, is to contact AT&T and explain why you need it unlocked. They will unlock it for certain specific reasons. They include (but are not limited to) the following:
1) Corporate user who travels internationally - your phone must be on a corporate account, not personal
2) Private user (personal account) who's contract has expired
3) Private user who travels internationally (even if only occasionally), and has been a long standing customer with AT&T, and is not likely to switch carriers on a whim
4) Military person who is on a personal "military" contract and has a need to travel internationally, even if only occasionally
There is no real reason to unlock your phone unless you are an international traveler. AT&T and other companies do not like to unlock their phones (especially if you are on a contact w/ them) because they are afraid that you'll switch to another carrier with your expensive phone that they gave you at a deep discount by agreeing to stay with them for a minimum of two years.
Also, to unlock the phone, you need to have another company's SIM card to complete the unlock process.
Other than that, you'll need to pay someone (some company) to do it. This usually involves sending your phone in. However, I can not and will not recommend any of them as I don't know anything about those companies. You're on your own if you decide to take that route.
V/R
BlackWolf

So, i'll have to go the hard way of purchasing the code through a website
Thanks for the information.

Aaman.Chawlaa said:
So, i'll have to go the hard way of purchasing the code through a website
Thanks for the information.
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I'd still try and see if you can't get AT&T to unlock it - it takes a few days if they agree - they'll send you an e-mail with the unlock code for your phone if they agree.
If not, be aware that some of those sites that promise to "unlock" phones are scam sites.
V/R
BlackWolf

Will buy it from eBay. Thanks.

General question, unlocking an AT&T S3 with codes

Hello-
I'm looking to purchase an S3 soon, and I have never owned a GSM phone before. What's the deal with these unlock codes? I understand what they are and how they're entered, but how exactly are they generated when you buy them from a guy on eBay for example? Where are they getting the codes from? Is there some sort of risk by buying a locked AT&T or T-Mobile phone and paying someone for an unlock code?
Thanks.

ualdriver said:
Hello-
I'm looking to purchase an S3 soon, and I have never owned a GSM phone before. What's the deal with these unlock codes? I understand what they are and how they're entered, but how exactly are they generated when you buy them from a guy on eBay for example? Where are they getting the codes from? Is there some sort of risk by buying a locked AT&T or T-Mobile phone and paying someone for an unlock code?
Thanks.
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If you buy a GSM phone that is subsidized by a carrier, it will be mostl likely "locked" to that particular carrier. Unlock codes are generated based on your phone's unique IMEI number. Actually some carriers will give you an unlock code provided your account is in good standing. T-Mobile does that. I am with AT&T, and I have never had any issues getting unlock codes from them before my trips overseas. Your mileage however may vary. As far as getting an unlock codes from a third part company, not sure, I belive there is some risk with revealing your phone's IMEI number because of "phone cloning", but that's more up CDMA valley, not GSM. Hopefully you're not banned from Google. Do some research.

galaxsim unlock

OMG!!!! After over THREE weeks!!!. I FINALLY figured out how to get GALAXSIM unlock installed on my phone.
SEARCHING AND SEARCHING!!! "This is NOT available in your Country"!!!
Called AT&T, they won't even take your IMEI now. they tell you to TAKE YOUR PHONE TO ONE OF THEIR STORES.
I guess that way they can confiscate any that were reported lost/stolen!!
I DID IT.
NOW I JUST GOTTA PAY $3.49!!!!!!!
If I had known THAT I WOULD HAVE JUST GONE ON EBAY!!!!!!

scm37 said:
OMG!!!! After over THREE weeks!!!. I FINALLY figured out how to get GALAXSIM unlock installed on my phone.
SEARCHING AND SEARCHING!!! "This is NOT available in your Country"!!!
Called AT&T, they won't even take your IMEI now. they tell you to TAKE YOUR PHONE TO ONE OF THEIR STORES.
I guess that way they can confiscate any that were reported lost/stolen!!
I DID IT.
NOW I JUST GOTTA PAY $3.49!!!!!!!
If I had known THAT I WOULD HAVE JUST GONE ON EBAY!!!!!!
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Glad it helped you unlocking your device! As for the "not available in your country", I had to remove it from the US play store because of the law changes concerning sim unlocking there. Btw did they finally reconsidered their decision or not yet?

What's that?

So you ended up buying an unlock code from eBay? Makes sense. Networks don't want to make it easy to unlock phones from their network - that's why unlock codes providers exist.

Question is there a way to unlock network?(sim unlock)

so i got a t-mobile(locked) version of fold 3 off amazon. i wanted to use on verizon. long story short.
1. got it for decent price looked at condition looks fantastic!
2. don't work called t-mobile, can't seem to unlock it. imei is clear and went to T store see if was paid off(i seem like its paid off after running imei).
3. sending back cost money... stupid me should have checked prime seller or not.
got like 60days or so before i have to send it back.
i tried just about everything i can or at least what i found online... i get error code on (connection-> more connection-> unlock permanent-> error 14,9)
im planning on returning it if there is no way to unlock sim (without the help of the carrier or third party shop). since its about 20buck to return. seem like online request is about 60buck or so (at least what i found) but then again im extremely skeptical about sending money online to questionable sites.
after reading most of the forums in xda regarding unlocking sim. CSC flashing will not change the sim lock status? its just about updates and bloatware or certain features not available in certain countries.
is there a way anyone found sim unlock is possible? if so i seem to missed it

There's no real way around it and XDA won't help you with a sim unlock that isn't official I think

This is a common thing that people think that talking about Unlocking things on a phone here on XDA, there is an assumption that it include SIM Unlock.
Unfortunately, it does not. If you cannot find an official way (which is all we can talk about here), then you'll have to try somewhere else.
In the past, using SIM Unlock services worked well, but now, it's pretty hit and miss. If you want to try one of the paid services, I would suggest doing the following:
1. Review and research a site before sending money
2. Make sure they have a money back guarantee if they cannot unlock it
3. Use a payment method that will protect your purchase
- PayPal can be an option, but disputed for them are hit and miss
- Use a credit card that has purchase protection
Just be careful if you decide to go this way, but, unfortunately, outside of what I posted, this is probably the most people are going to say on this.