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Is it unlocked?

So I have an HTC Touch Pro 2 with Sprint and I was wondering if it was unlocked. Is there a way to tell? Is there a way to unlock it?

keemosabi said:
So I have an HTC Touch Pro 2 with Sprint and I was wondering if it was unlocked. Is there a way to tell? Is there a way to unlock it?
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What specific function are you trying to unlock? There is an application unlock in the "themes and apps" subforum for the Rodium. It is on the 2nd or 3rd post of the stickied "software worth installing" thread. This will allow you to run unsigned applications and such. If you mean unlock the sim card, there may be a cab for that... but I haven't looked into it.

Yes, you need to clarify. So you mean SIM unlocked?
The Sprint TP2 is unlocked for use with GSM SIM cards overseas, but you need to flash a new radio in order to use a ATT or T-Mobile SIM.

Thank you everybody for the replies.
Sorry that I was unclear before. What I meant is I would like to run the phone on ATT or T-Mobile after buying the phone from Sprint. There's a sim card in the phone but there must be something else I have to do, right?
Edit: Actually, there isn't a sim card in the phone. I don't think the phone had one when I bought it. Do I need to get one?

Umm, yeah. You need a ATT or TMob SIM card in order to get service from those carriers. But it will work on Sprint without a SIM, CDMA uses a different chip, not SIM, which is embedded on the phone's motherboard.
Also, you will need to SIM unlock the phone for it to work on ATT or TMob.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=578659
The Sprint version of the phone is unlocked to work abroad with foreign SIMs, but you need to unlock it to work on ATT or TMob.
I'm not speaking from experience here, just reading the info available. Go to the CDMA subforum for Rhodium for (lots) more info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=517

Hi my name is Adam and I represent Sprint as their SprintCareGuide. We recommend that you do not unlock your Sprint phone. If you do , you will lose the warrenty and we will be unable to help you with any issues you may have down the road.

How to unlock / use other carriers

Hello,
I had an HTC Touch Dual (WM) in the past, and back then it was very easier to unlock (use other network carriers) the phone - using a tutorial from this forum.
I'm about to buy a HTC blocked by T-Mobile and I'm wondering if there's any way to do the same to use it with other carrier at another country. I think what I am asking is a way to CID unlock without code.
I've searched through the stickies but I honestly didnt find the information, I'm sorry if I missed it. I also sorry if it's not the wrong section, I'm not sure where (and if) we can put this question here.
Thanks!

try using something like this:
http://www.htcunlocking.co.uk/
There is no 'free' way of unlocking. unless the current owner with the T-Mobile account calls tmobile and asks them for the code.

minty1978 said:
try using something like this:
http://www.htcunlocking.co.uk/
There is no 'free' way of unlocking. unless the current owner with the T-Mobile account calls tmobile and asks them for the code.
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Well, things changed
It's not very expensive though, assuming it works :=

Maxxd01 said:
Hello,
I had an HTC Touch Dual (WM) in the past, and back then it was very easier to unlock (use other network carriers) the phone - using a tutorial from this forum.
I'm about to buy a HTC blocked by T-Mobile and I'm wondering if there's any way to do the same to use it with other carrier at another country. I think what I am asking is a way to CID unlock without code.
I've searched through the stickies but I honestly didnt find the information, I'm sorry if I missed it. I also sorry if it's not the wrong section, I'm not sure where (and if) we can put this question here.
Thanks!
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Depends on the age of the phone, If you have it 1 or 2 years already call your provider and they must give you a code and with that you can remove the simlock, that is how I did it with the Hero and my old samsung and Nokia. Soo I would give them a call or look on the site.
And if that is not the case. Go to some phone shop, a small one and they will do it for ya for 10 bucks, works to.

Do you mean Locked to a carrier or Blocked by a carrier? if you mean locked then yes its possible with a paid unlock code.If you mean Blocked i.e Stolen or reported Lost then NO when an unlock code is requested through IMEI it gets logged that its been BLOCKED as its stolen/lost and they will just BLOCK it again

Galaxy Nexus Successful Unlock (Bought Code)

Hello!
I have an NTT Docomo branded Galaxy Nexus.
Wanted to use a roaming sim so I needed to unlock it.
Checked some sites and finally decided to use the service from this site:
http://samsungimeiunlock.com/
I payed around $32 for the code(depends on which carrier your handset is locked to).
I would have happily donated it to a team who can sim-unlock our phones but I did not have the time to wait since I badly needed to use my roaming sim.
I received the codes in around 8 hrs.
First time using the code worked without problems.
I am not in any way connected to the site I mentioned above.
I just want to help those who are doubting online sites that provide unlock codes.
I guarantee the one I listed above works, and again, I am not in any way connected to the site.
Hope this helps and clears some doubts.
Peace yah all and enjoy your GNs!
P.S. - I unlocked the bootloader, rooted and flashed stock Google ICS 4.0.2 (not Docomo image) prior to inputting the code. Not sure if it would matter though.

If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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of course there is.
unlocked bootloader is not the same as sim-unlocked/sim-free

cordell507 said:
If you had unlocked your bootloader then flashed a custom ROM then their would be no need to buy an unlock code would their
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You should Google 2 things and read.
1. "Unlock bootloader"
2. "Unlock sim"
Sent from Galaxy Nexus (GSM)

I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?

Turn off phone, insert foreign SIM, turn on phone, phone will ask for unlock code. 99% of GSM phones are like this.
Sent from Galaxy Nexus (GSM)

hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks

K.AuthoR said:
I'm curious about one thing. Obviously I don't expect you to send me a copy of your unlock code, since I have a CDMA version and it won't do me any good. I'm just curious about the actual process of using it. Do you just punch in a bunch of numbers into the dialer, or what? Like what is the actual process to do this?
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as nxt mentioned, just insert a SIM that isn't from the network your handset is locked to.
it will ask for the unlock code after booting up.

EVOXGSR said:
hey guys quick question. i have the gsm version unlocked pentaband. will this work with ntt's network okay? 3g and hspa+? i dont know if their frequency is part of this gsm unlocked one.
thanks
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sim-unlocking doesn't change any of your phone's capabilites. it just lets you use other sim cards, including your original one

[Q] what's meant by unlocking the phone ??

what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????

mosta_9741 said:
what's meant by unlocking and do i have to unlock my phone if i get it from another country just to use the GSM network of my country
and if so, then how can i unlock my phone ?????
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Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks. Eg. If you got a phone off at&t but want to use verizon network then unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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gmaster1 said:
Unlocking it will allow you to use different networks.
unlock the phone and you can use verizon and at&t
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so how shall i unlock it?????

There are apps on the market and also guides on you tube just look a little and you can fond anything between YouTube and Google
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

mosta_9741 said:
so how shall i unlock it?????
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First you need a sim from another network provider. Once you have it put it in then enter the pin you got given. Its now unlocked. Lastly some networks do work with others so to check if you have an unlocked network already go into call settings and network service (may be called something different on your phone depending on current network) unlocked networks appear with a home sign/any sign that isnt a red cross (again depending on network) or go to a place that unlocks phones. Simplez.
Sent From The Phone Of Gamers

The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..

Tyfighter said:
The process seems simple enough, but from where would I obtain the PIN? I know there are various websites and whatnot, but is there one that people have used in the past with success? I just want to be sure, because I'm looking at buying a used Galaxy W, but don't want to be stuck with it locked on Bell..
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The pin will come on the paper the sim comes with. If you buy it off a contract it will be unlocked for you as long as you only use the network providers sim that you got the contract off.
Sent From The Phone Of Gamers

Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.

Tyfighter said:
Alright, I got my Rogers SIM card last year, but I don't know where any of the packaging currently resides. But if I call rogers, they should be able to provide me with this information?
Sorry, it just seems counter intuitive that information with my sim card would unlock a newer, off carrier phone.
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You might (only might) get the pin off them. There should be a default pin set for every sim at the start. All sims coming from the same mobile network provider have one pin.
Sent From The Phone Of Gamers

Question anyone able to root with tmobile version?

anyone able to root with tmobile version? I have someone selling me their tmobile P6P, its payoff and unlock, but not sure if there is a difference after it is unlock.

There are already some threads in these sections concerning achieving bootloader unlock on T-Mobile variants of the P6P, which is all you need to worry about. Once you can unlock the bootloader (and have USB Debugging enabled) you can do anything you want.
I don't use T-Mobile but it involves contacting T-Mobile support, telling them you're going to be traveling out of the country, and request they SIM unlock the phone (so that you could use SIM cards that work in other countries). When they SIM unlock your phone, you can then enable OEM Unlock and unlock the bootloader. After that, the world is yours.
The other threads will give more detail and better advice, as I know there was something about temporary SIM unlock versus permanent, and how to achieve one or the other.
Search this section for T-Mobile in the thread name, if I remember correctly.

Vio281 said:
anyone able to root with tmobile version? I have someone selling me their tmobile P6P, its payoff and unlock, but not sure if there is a difference after it is unlock.
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I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am unlocked

ElevyNJ said:
I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am not unlocked
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It didn't work?

opz187 said:
It didn't work?
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It did. My brain added a not befoe unlocked. I edited my post

ElevyNJ said:
It did. My brain added a not befoe unlocked. I edited my post
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Is the bootloader option no longer greyed out?

opz187 said:
Is the bootloader option no longer greyed out?
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Correct it is not greyed out now.

ElevyNJ said:
Correct it is not greyed out now.
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I've been trying to go about it like you did, but I'm through Sprint which is making it difficult

ElevyNJ said:
Correct it is not greyed out now.
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You're directly through T-Mobile I take it?

opz187 said:
You're directly through T-Mobile I take it?
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I have gotten every phone I've owned in the last 4 years unlocked no problem through Tforce on FB. They wont budge on my Pixel 6 pro this time. Its crazy.

Took a couple hours of messaging today but T-Mobile twitter unlocked 2 new phones that were financed through T-Mobile. At first I received a canned not eligible due "insert company policy". I asked if they would waive the 40 day requirement if I paid off both devices in full today. They agreed but both devices must be connected to and use data on the network first. I paid off the remaining balance and they instantly unlocked both phones. I did not have to use the unlocker app. Lot of hoops to jump through but we'll get a $600 credit over 24 billing cycles. Make sure the credits are on your pending bill. We still have to trade in the old phones.
Both of these phones have physical sims. They confirmed both devices would be unlocked for both physical and ESIMS. I also learned that OTA updates are pending with no time frame for all 3 of our physical SIM cards. The updates would enable SA (standalone) 5G. They currently rely on LTE. Support confirmed that ESIMS currently work with SA 5G and that customers are capable of switching to ESIM using the website.
Edit: I created a Twitter account just for this. Want to point out that the customer service agent was professional and pleasant to work with. Be patient and respectful. They are clearly overworked after Sprint merger and outsourcing by the corportate MBA terrorists.

ok I'm not talking about sim unlock people, I'm talking about bootloader unlock...

ElevyNJ said:
I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am unlocked
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did you root your phone?

Vio281 said:
ok I'm not talking about sim unlock people, I'm talking about bootloader unlock...
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In order to unlock bootloader with T-Mobile Pixel 6, device needs to be sim unlocked on their end.

djy said:
In order to unlock bootloader with T-Mobile Pixel 6, device needs to be sim unlocked on their end.
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This

Can you do a bootloader unlock with a temporary sim unlock from tmobile, or does it require permanent sim unlock from tmobile?

If you are SIM unlocked, it functions like a factory unlocked PX6/P. Enable OEM unlock, go to bootloader, fastboot flashing unlock

You might be able to start here by getting your phone T-Mobile unlocked. Check out this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rvice-oneplus-samsung-google-lg-moto.4231597/
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