So im going to sim unlock my phone and i already have my new sim ready. I still havent bought my sim unlock code. The wierd thing is that i have had tried putting the new sim card and i dont get a prompt to type in my sim code. It just takes me to the lock screen and when i unlock the lock screen it takes to the home screen. It does tell me in the drop down status bar that the network is locked. So im not sure why i dont get a prompt. Is it becuase im using a custom rom? Do i need to go back to stock?
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Guys I'm over in Europe and attempting to use a vodaphone SIM, I'm running NRG's ROM and radio 4.49.25.17.
T-Mobile had kindly provided the SIM unlock code for my TP2 prior to my trip but when I put in the Vodaphone SIM it doesn't prompt me for an unlock code?
Do I need to manually enter it somewhere?
I think its supposed to prompt you with a screen asking for the code, make sure the Vodafone sim is properly inserted and if that doesn't work you can try looking up the phones engineering mode.
Is the device booting into Windows Mobile & usable with the other SIM card installed? Where did you buy it? Sounds like it may be unlocked already. Anytime I put the wrong SIM in a locked device, on boot up I would get a message for the unlock code & device was unusable, would not progress past this screen. You had to either enter the unlock code or reset & remove the SIM card.
First, check if your device is unlocked by going to Start>Settings>System>Device Info and on one of the tabs, it should say unlocked somewhere. Or, you can check it by downloading ATCommander onto your device and entering [email protected]?40 into ATCommander. It should return 0 if you're unlocked. If it returns 1, you're SIM locked.
Now, if you are still locked, try flashing the Stock Tmobile USA ROM, and insert the Vodafone SIM then. Hopefully, a dialog should come up with an area to enter you unlock code. On the Kaiser, you supposedly had to be running the stock AT&T ROM in order to get the dialog unlock the device with an unlock code. Hopefully that will work. If not, TMobile tech support could probably answer this. Hope that helps
I installed cm 9 to my arc and it is usable without sim. But when I insert the sim, it wants a SIM network unlock PIN. What's that? It isn't the sim lock code because I entered the sim lock pin after the phone lock and before my lock pattern.
ImjuzCY said:
I installed cm 9 to my arc and it is usable without sim. But when I insert the sim, it wants a SIM network unlock PIN. What's that? It isn't the sim lock code because I entered the sim lock pin after the phone lock and before my lock pattern.
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Just press dismiss and ignore it. It's some CM thing in the ROM.
Do I need to dismiss it every time I reboot? Its okay but its better with a solution.
ImjuzCY said:
Do I need to dismiss it every time I reboot? Its okay but its better with a solution.
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Yes, because there is no solution right now for it.
The sim unlock code is provided in the box that u bought the sim from. if its a pay as you go pack try to find the sim unlock code if its pay monthly is really hard to find the code, i think they might need to get u a new sim card.
Hi all
I recently came to the end of my contract, and decided that I was quite happy with my Desire HD, I would switch to PAYG
So I got a code from Orange to unlock the handset.
I put my new SIM in, and it came up with "SIM Network Unlock PIN" and a text input box, plus buttons for Unlock and Dismiss.
I enter my unlock code, and it says "Network unlock successful"
As I understand it, at this point it should reboot and reflash the radio. It does not do this, it simply goes to the home screen and I have no reception. It is just as if I have clicked Dismiss.
Please can someone advise how I can get this to work?
I'm running IceColdSandwich.
Thanks.
Did you put the sim cover back on? Its needed for the antenna
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Did you put the sim cover back on? Its needed for the antenna
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Yes, I did. As I said, it hasn't even done the bit where it reboots to flash the radio.
What if you reboot manually? You could always head back to the carrier and let them know the code didn't work.
You could also achieve soff,in doing so also sum unlocks
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What if you reboot manually? You could always head back to the carrier and let them know the code didn't work.
You could also achieve soff,in doing so also sum unlocks
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If I reboot manually it just boots as normal and shows the "SIM Network Unlock PIN" screen again.
I think the problem is the handset rather than the code, as when I enter the code it does say that it has been accepted - it just then doesn't reboot.
Thanks, I'll try the SOFF method.
I can't get ADB to connect from my work PC, so I'll try this when I get home later.
Thanks.
I just repaired the screen on this Galaxy that was giving to me, its a i747 ATnT S3. I want to unlock it so I can use it on TMobil
So I went on ebay and I ordered an unlock code, 5 bucks is no big deal, does not work. Instructions says
Method one
1. Insert Unauthorized Sim Card into device
2. Power on the device
3. Enter Unlock Code when prompted
4. Device should be unlock if "Code Accepted"
Error I get is that the code is wrong. I tripled checked it, it is correct.
Method 2
1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card
2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
I get an error "connection problem or imvalid MMI code"
There is more here http://ebay.unlockfusion.net/#help
I tried with and without a sim card and it does not work. The sim card I used from ATnT does not have DATA but I can make calls. I also tried using my TMobil. Nothing works. Can anyone help me?
I called him ATnT, I asked for an unlock code, they gave one to me, BUT, the one they gave me is the same one I got from Ebay, and they said to insert a none atnt sim card, when it asks you for unlock code, you enter it, and thats it. But I get an error
"Network unlock request unsuccessful"
Why am I getting this error code?
Are you on a custom ROM? If so, you may wanna jump back over to TouchWiz for the unlock...
This is so frustrating I paid 220 to get this repaired and I can't even use it.
Before I was on stock, now I am using touchwiz, which I got from this Dev Thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033132
I inserted a valid ATnT sim card courtesy of my mother. I Can make calls, use the web, and so on. So I should be able to unlock it using this method
1. Turn ON your phone Authorized Sim Card
2. Type #7465625*638*CODE# (CODE is the Unlock Code I sent you)
3. Device should say "Network Lock Deactivated"
4. The phone may reboot and the unlock is completed
The error I get, "Connection problem or invalid MMI code"
Why am I getting this error?
I also tried inserting an unauthorized sim card, my tmobil sim card, when it ask me for an unlock code, when I enter the unlock code, I get this error
"Network unlock request unsuccessful"
Do I have a phone that is just not unlockable? This is very frustrating... Any help would greatly be apprecaited
Going to have to sell my phone ;/ I really liked the blue pebble frame and the white button.
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Going to have to sell my phone ;/ I really liked the blue pebble frame and the white button.
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Why are you gonna sell it? That seems like a huge waste. Try this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024361
Make sure your on stock tw 4.1.1 and you'll be able to unlock it for free! Don't sell the thing
sent from the dark side of the universe....
OMG IT WORKED!!!!
NO ONE SAID IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE STOCK 4.1.1! It was recommended I should be on touchwiz. YOU MY FRIEND, ARE AWESOME
I was wondering if anyone knew if I update the baseband to nf9 will I lose sim unlock? I just want to make sure before I do since I use att on a tmobile note 3. Thanks
Updating to NF9 or any other firmwares, roms, mods, themes
or basebands have nothing to do with sim unlock.
Once your sim is unlocked the only way it will be locked again
would be if you or someone else locks it again.
It has nothing to do with any upgrades....
Good luck!
You will not sim lock.
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I turn mine off when upgrading since you reboot alot. I turn it back on when I done. Same for screen lock.
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So, do I understand correctly that once I unlocked my phone with chainfire region lock which supposed to unlock SIM as well, my phone remains unlocked even after firmware update?
How about resetting NV? In other words does anybody know where SIM lock status is stored and what one should try to avoid to not disturb it?
The sim lock is tied to your sim card and you can change that by going settings, security, Sim card. The sim card lock protects your phone from being used unless the pin is entered.
Chain fire's region lock is totally different, it allows your phone to change carriers.
Sorry if I confused you. I was just stating when updating your phone you can turn off the security on your sim card and screen lock, so you don't have to enter them each time you reboot. Once your phone is stable reset the security on your sim card.
I think we're talking different SIM locks, I'm talking about this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_lock , you're talking about SIM card lock menu, but I believe OP mean SIM lock as enforced by service provider to not use another network, otherwise the title of this thread makes no sense.