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Can the ATT S3 be unlocked ?

Wondering if the new ATT Galaxy S3 can be purchased unlocked, to work on pre-paid plans like Straight Talk ?
I prefer the U.S. version with the 2gb RAM.

Straight Talk doesn't need AT&T phones to be unlocked. Shouldn't you be on Hardforums?

entropism said:
Straight Talk doesn't need AT&T phones to be unlocked. Shouldn't you be on Hardforums?
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LOL The [H] rules

From the international thread, but the method should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715149

Yes.
http://www.theunlockshack.com/?gclid=CIT23cH34bACFQZ5hwodsxY-0A

Zorachus said:
LOL The [H] rules
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OTT but welcome fellow [H] member! :laugh: :good:

Lootes said:
From the international thread, but the method should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715149
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Won't work without root, which we currently don't have.

But the unlock code method works without root,correct ?
I understand it is the only option to unlock the AT&T SG3 for now ?

Tried the place in the link above.they r refunding my money as they couldn't get a code.
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Has anyone tried using cellunlocker.net? I'll try it and post the result later!
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amgpower63 said:
Has anyone tried using cellunlocker.net? I'll try it and post the result later!
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Please update us as I bought a locked one and hopefully I can get it unlocked

amgpower63 said:
Has anyone tried using cellunlocker.net? I'll try it and post the result later!
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I just tried 45 minutes ago and haven't gotten a code yet. I'll post when and if I do. The site does say that delays might be experienced during the weekend.

djkinetic said:
Won't work without root, which we currently don't have.
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We do now: Root Our ATT SGS3 Tested working!

Pretty sweet. After two days of having this phone, I get to root it!
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karlherr said:
I just tried 45 minutes ago and haven't gotten a code yet. I'll post when and if I do. The site does say that delays might be experienced during the weekend.
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Just a quick update - I just got my unlock code but I don't have a sim to test with so I'm going to head to the Tmo store soon. The site I got the unlock code from was www.cellunlocker.net. Took about an hour and a half from the time that I paid to the time I got the code.

karlherr said:
Just a quick update - I just got my unlock code but I don't have a sim to test with so I'm going to head to the Tmo store soon. The site I got the unlock code from was www.cellunlocker.net. Took about an hour and a half from the time that I paid to the time I got the code.
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Excellent!! Just ordered myself

karlherr said:
Just a quick update - I just got my unlock code but I don't have a sim to test with so I'm going to head to the Tmo store soon. The site I got the unlock code from was www.cellunlocker.net. Took about an hour and a half from the time that I paid to the time I got the code.
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Alright - the good news is that the unlock code worked perfect. I put in a Tmo micro sim, booted it, got prompted for the code and was set.
The bad news is edge only (hopefully just for now)

how much does cellunlocker.net charge to unlock an AT&T S3?
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oh and where can I get a non AT&T sim card for this unlock process?

karlherr said:
Alright - the good news is that the unlock code worked perfect. I put in a Tmo micro sim, booted it, got prompted for the code and was set.
The bad news is edge only (hopefully just for now)
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bad news it will be edge only now and forever...ATT S3 doesnt have the 1700 Tmo 3g..only way the ATT S3 works on TMo 3g is if the radio hardware has 1700 and is only locked via software..but knowing ATT i doubt this is the case...as such your stuck on edge.

How much did it cost from cellunlocker?

How to unlock your Galaxy S3

The following describes how i got my SGS3 unlocked for free (T-Mobile, not sure if it works for other carriers)
In case you want to unlock your phone for whatever reason, and don't want to pay $20-30 for it, here's what you need to do:
1. Read this article http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1588
2. Call t-mobile if you match eligibility requirements
3. Ask t-mobile rep submit the request for SIM unlock (cuz you are travelling overseas)
4. Wait for your code and instructions to be sent to your e-mail address. I waited for a day to get them but they say it may take up to 14 days.
Enjoy your unlocked phone.

Who doesn't know this ? .. however you do need an active account with them for more then 90 days...
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Ok i got the code but how do i get my phone to the unlock screen. The instructions state that i need a sim from another carrier? Anyone know a work around this?

justice26 said:
Ok i got the code but how do i get my phone to the unlock screen. The instructions state that i need a sim from another carrier? Anyone know a work around this?
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Maybe there's one, I did it with another sim card which I got from my friend's ATT iphone (it uses micro sim)

That is what i thought. Thanks for the response.
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Call t-mobile
Your account has to be in good standing
Last 90 days paid
Request subsidy unlock code
Give them your imei and your email.
You will be told it can take up to 14 days
You can request one subsidy unlock code every 90 days.
Any other questions ask me I work there!
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hucesar1017 said:
Call t-mobile
Your account has to be in good standing
Last 90 days paid
Request subsidy unlock code
Give them your imei and your email.
You will be told it can take up to 14 days
You can request one subsidy unlock code every 90 days.
Any other questions ask me I work there!
Tier 3 advanced PDA
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well if I had a t-mobile account why would i need to unlock my t-mobile sgs3 ?

cnpthe3rd said:
well if I had a t-mobile account why would i need to unlock my t-mobile sgs3 ?
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If you do not have the need to unlock then don't bother.
Unlocking sim comes in handy when you are travelling overseas. You can just buy a prepaid sim card there, plop it in your unlocked gs3 and make phone calls, access the internet right away. You cannot do this if your phone is still locked to T-Mobile network/sim.
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Do I need to be on stock Touchwiz to process the unlock procedures and enter the unlock codes? I'm using the AOKP rom now.
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How many T-mobile user's are buy this phone?

I have noticed a quite a few people wanting to get this phone and configure it for T-Mobile. I for one love the phone it has its quirks but whens it one the T-Mobile LTE its really fast. I have 2 now and sitting right next to each other the AT&T 1 bar, T-Mobile 4-5 Bars in my house. Also I have the E980 model unlocked Via ATT In less than 5 MIN's each time I have need to get it unlocked.

T-Mobile user here. Works great on T-Mobile LTE and I'm in a refarmed area too. It's as usable as any T-Mobile branded phone would be. Love the phone, bummed about the development scene and lack of accessories.
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Soon I'll return to T-Mobile with my OG Pro. I live in the northern end SoCal so I'm sure T-Mobile's coverage will be decent
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Unlocked my OGP to use with t-mobile straighttalk here.

Using on T-Mobile US NYC. Got tired of the gs4's screen. Got it from at&t for $446 with tax.
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T-mo user here rooted w/ LB CWM any suggestions on roms I can try that still has LTE?

Hey guys, any recommendations as to how I can unlock this phone to work with TMo?
Is att going to unlock the device for me even if I don't have an att account?
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i n f a m o u s said:
Hey guys, any recommendations as to how I can unlock this phone to work with TMo?
Is att going to unlock the device for me even if I don't have an att account?
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Unlock fusion is only $2
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Question is are these guys legit? Can some people actually vouch for them?
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Anybody? I've tried calling at&t and I was told by two different agents that my unlock code wasn't available at the moment. Not because the IMEI number is blacklisted but they think LG hasn't released the code for it just yet.
I really need to get this phone unlocked and don't have the time to wait for at&t or LG to release it.
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i n f a m o u s said:
Anybody? I've tried calling at&t and I was told by two different agents that my unlock code wasn't available at the moment. Not because the IMEI number is blacklisted but they think LG hasn't released the code for it just yet.
I really need to get this phone unlocked and don't have the time to wait for at&t or LG to release it.
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Bull****. They have the code. They just don't want to give. I would harass them.
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i n f a m o u s said:
Anybody? I've tried calling at&t and I was told by two different agents that my unlock code wasn't available at the moment. Not because the IMEI number is blacklisted but they think LG hasn't released the code for it just yet.
I really need to get this phone unlocked and don't have the time to wait for at&t or LG to release it.
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I unlocked mine with unlock fusion for $2. I got the code in 10 min. I unlocked unlocked before too like other phones. Or u can use cellunlocker.com too but they cost more.
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i n f a m o u s said:
Anybody? I've tried calling at&t and I was told by two different agents that my unlock code wasn't available at the moment. Not because the IMEI number is blacklisted but they think LG hasn't released the code for it just yet.
I really need to get this phone unlocked and don't have the time to wait for at&t or LG to release it.
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That's not true. Most of us who have responded are on the ogp as I am right now unlocked and on t MOBILE. I have had w unlocked within the last 2 week's. If you bought the phone with service they will unlock it. 18003310500 customer service only. When they ask for your mobile number it's the more options after the prompt. Then just keep hitting 0 for customer service. Any other department will tell you different things.
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EDGE speed only
I do think the LG PRO is great, I just can not wait until I can get more than EDGE speed of 100kbps vs the 5985kbps I was getting on my vibrant...
I have tried everything I have found to get better speed and no luck....

here.david said:
I do think the LG PRO is great, I just can not wait until I can get more than EDGE speed of 100kbps vs the 5985kbps I was getting on my vibrant...
I have tried everything I have found to get better speed and no luck....
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Have you tried adjusting the APN setting?
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royale192 said:
That's not true. Most of us who have responded are on the ogp as I am right now unlocked and on t MOBILE. I have had w unlocked within the last 2 week's. If you bought the phone with service they will unlock it. 18003310500 customer service only. When they ask for your mobile number it's the more options after the prompt. Then just keep hitting 0 for customer service. Any other department will tell you different things.
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Okay, I obtained my unlock code from Cellunlocker.com and they were able to generate a code in less than 5 mins. They sent me 5 different codes though, kinda weird.
Anyways, do I really need to insert a different SIM card to access the unlock menu?
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i n f a m o u s said:
Have you tried adjusting the APN setting?
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Okay, I obtained my unlock code from Cellunlocker.com and they were able to generate a code in less than 5 mins. They sent me 5 different codes though, kinda weird.
Anyways, do I really need to insert a different SIM card to access the unlock menu?
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Cellunlocker sends instructions with the code . Read your email
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when you are network locked you need to put the sim in of the other network you want to access. the network unlock will pop up and input the code.

samomamo said:
Cellunlocker sends instructions with the code . Read your email
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I followed the email instructions given by Cellunlocker and I was able to access the unlock menu without a different SIM card and it worked. Nice!
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Unlocked my phone yesterday n got T-Mobile service. Been messing wit the APN settings all day n trying it out all over northern LA county. I hardly get LTE wit the OG Pro in my area. Only Edge.
Called up customer service n the tech said the towers around here haven't been "modernized" for unlocked phones, but the towers are being worked on. No time frame given on when this "modernizing work" will finish. Just that, work is current til next year.
I throw the SIM card into my HTC G2 and H+ is all over the place! I'm using it as my hotspot for now til I get the U-verse activated tomorrow evening. Man, I wanted to ditch AT&T!!
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YEP
Have you tried adjusting the APN setting?
That was what I ment by tried everything...all the various ones I could find...
None work to increase from edge to 3G....or above...live in Sonoma county CA

Unlocking T-Mobile Galaxy SII

I just purchased a used Samsung Galaxy SII for my girlfriend on Swappa. This is the T-Mobile version of the phone. According to the description, the phone is not unlocked. She uses Wal-Mart's Family Mobile powered by T-Mobile. I am wondering if I will need to unlock this phone for use on that network and if so, how do I go about doing it? I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thank you very much.

jaba108 said:
I just purchased a used Samsung Galaxy SII for my girlfriend on Swappa. This is the T-Mobile version of the phone. According to the description, the phone is not unlocked. She uses Wal-Mart's Family Mobile powered by T-Mobile. I am wondering if I will need to unlock this phone for use on that network and if so, how do I go about doing it? I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thank you very much.
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I don't think you need to unlock to use it on Family Mobile. Just put the SIM in and you should be good to go.

jaba108 said:
I just purchased a used Samsung Galaxy SII for my girlfriend on Swappa. This is the T-Mobile version of the phone. According to the description, the phone is not unlocked. She uses Wal-Mart's Family Mobile powered by T-Mobile. I am wondering if I will need to unlock this phone for use on that network and if so, how do I go about doing it? I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thank you very much.
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U don't need to unlock because any T-Mobile based service will work on a T-Mobile phone without unlocking. APN might need to be changed that's all. I have used T-Mobile straight Sim on this phone and work great with no unlock
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Straight talk sim*
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Thanks very much for both replies. That will make things much easier. Thanks again.

No you shouldn't but there is an easy free sim unlock anyways I use my t989 with straight talk att sim card right now....just flash an old radio can't rember which one off top my head but its on this fourm just Google it.. An ways flash certain old radio then that unlock network sim, then just flash newest radio back and the sim unlock will stay...just incase u needes the info..if I was u I would go ahead and sim unlock it so you will have it unlocked if later u decide to u a att sim sometime in future
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Verizon Note 4 on Straighttalk

Hello,
I just got my note 4 via Amazon today. I was trying to be smart and save some money by trying to use Straight talk service (At&t) on a verizon Note 4 because it was a $100 cheaper. Considering the fact that verizon devices are unlocked for GSM use I thought why not try my luck.
So off i went to experiment with a great deal of doubt if this might work. Popped my Sim in, peeled the protector off and first thing i did was to create and save my APN. It took me less then a minute to realize the harsh fact that LTE was not going to work. Searched the web, called Customer care (like they would actually be of any help) and found nothing. Nada, zero, khallas. The dreaded 'H' is all i get and its annoying the crap out of me.
And here I am now debating whether i should spend a $100 more to go get the att note 4 or send this back and get the nexus 6. Almost out.
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE.
Thanks!!

LTE only works with T-Mobile using Verizon phones in most cases.

Uhh if you did your research before hand you'd know that the Verizon version only supports LTE Band 13/4 while AT&T uses different bands for LTE. It's literally listed on the product's page on Verizon's website.

I'll not hesitate to admit the fact that I'm an idiot.
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Guys. LTE just popped up on the phone this morning. Straighttalk Att LTE does work on the Verizon Note 4. I can confirm that! This has just made my day. The gamble did pay off.
I appreciate the feedback from you guys.
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Straightalk uses both tmo and att.

faraz7 said:
Guys. LTE just popped up on the phone this morning. Straighttalk Att LTE does work on the Verizon Note 4. I can confirm that! This has just made my day. The gamble did pay off.
I appreciate the feedback from you guys.
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Screenshot?

Sure, there you go. It keeps bouncing back and forth to H+ sometimes.
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faraz7 said:
Sure, there you go. It keeps bouncing back and forth to H+ sometimes.
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Wow. Great news.

faraz7 said:
Guys. LTE just popped up on the phone this morning. Straighttalk Att LTE does work on the Verizon Note 4. I can confirm that! This has just made my day. The gamble did pay off.
I appreciate the feedback from you guys.
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Att lte ? I just saw your said att lte in your post. That's awesome ! Where did you buy your developer edition ? I check Verizon website and didn't see it there
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Do they come unlocked to use on all carrier or still need to be regional unlocked ?

Yeah, I've the Att Micro SIM in this device. It's not the developer version, just the normal Version infact. Verizon devices are unlocked right out the box so you don't have to go for the region unlock. Cheers!
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faraz7 said:
Yeah, I've the Att Micro SIM in this device. It's not the developer version, just the normal Version infact. Verizon devices are unlocked right out the box so you don't have to go for the region unlock. Cheers!
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Did you buy the phone or did you find it? Just curious if "bad" esn phones will work outside of verizon network.

I hope more people can confirm it working on att because I've always been told Verizon uses different bands than att

Att LTE from what I know should work on band4.
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faraz7 said:
Hello,
I just got my note 4 via Amazon today. I was trying to be smart and save some money by trying to use Straight talk service (At&t) on a verizon Note 4 because it was a $100 cheaper. Considering the fact that verizon devices are unlocked for GSM use I thought why not try my luck.
So off i went to experiment with a great deal of doubt if this might work. Popped my Sim in, peeled the protector off and first thing i did was to create and save my APN. It took me less then a minute to realize the harsh fact that LTE was not going to work. Searched the web, called Customer care (like they would actually be of any help) and found nothing. Nada, zero, khallas. The dreaded 'H' is all i get and its annoying the **** out of me.
And here I am now debating whether i should spend a $100 more to go get the att note 4 or send this back and get the nexus 6. Almost out.
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE.
Thanks!!
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Straight Talk is AT&T and Verizon, it uses both, and I know from experience moving Verizon lte phones to Straight talk, every straight talk phone ends in -A or -V depending on which network is used.

So wat all we have to do is put a straight talk sim in a verizon phone and it will work cause I am confused here straight talk told me I can not use a verizon note 3 or 4
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juggjiggler69 said:
So wat all we have to do is put a straight talk sim in a verizon phone and it will work cause I am confused here straight talk told me I can not use a verizon note 3 or 4
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First it has to be compatible, you can go to their website and check the imei. If compatible, you need to go through the process, which in my experience, costs about 8 for a code you need. They also sell kits in the store. Not all phones are tested to work, but many do anyway.

Bit of a cell noob when it comes to this stuff since I've been on a contract for years but I'm tired of paying 90 something odd dollars for just myself so I want to switch to Straight Talk. So if I want a Verizon Note 4 (Verizon is the best service in this area and I need it especially where I'm at) I just buy an unlocked Verizon Note 4 and then get a Straight Talk kit from Wal-Mart to use with it and it's that simple or is there more to it?

Yes. It will work just fine. I've had the same combination for 2 weeks now and works great. One step you will have to do is to create an APN setting on the phone to have working Internet. Just search for Straighttalk ATT APN settings through google. Pretty simple!
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All you need is a ATT Straightalk SIM and that will do the trick. Use APN settings on their website to get working data. Verizon Smartphones in the last year (especially IPhone 5 and above) are compatible with GSM (Straighttalk/Cricket/T-Mobile)
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