has any one dos the LG G4 promotion? - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi
has any one dos this promotion deal from LG yet i wounder if any one nos its even there
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/battery

I did on Monday. Haven't heard anything back yet.
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Snow755 said:
hi
has any one dos this promotion deal from LG yet i wounder if any one nos its even there
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/battery
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Maybe english is your 7th language. I'm quite certain that everyone that has purchased the lg g4 knows about the promotion. As a matter of fact, mine has been approved when I check out the status.

Guess you couldn't see this big arse thread right here on the first page...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/words-free-battery-sd-card-t3123024

I bought mine factory unlocked from ebay and the website didn't accept my IMEI number since it only took in US carrier numbers. Guess I have to contact LG support

brasewel said:
I bought mine factory unlocked from ebay and the website didn't accept my IMEI number since it only took in US carrier numbers. Guess I have to contact LG support
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I did this and the person said that his manager is taking take of it. But What that means IDK. Plus I have no way of checking on it. I guess I just call them a couple days before promo is up if I haven't heard back.

As mentioned above there is already a thread which discusses this here, please use it rather than creating a new thread. Thanks
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Possible to unlock without code?

I was wondering if it is possible to SIM unlock the Inc2 without buying a $4 code.
If you are using the phone on an active account then vzw might give the code to you. I believe that they require 6 months of good payment history. Just call them and say you are going to travel out of the country. It can't hurt to ask them...
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4$ is a lot isn't it...... Maybe if you ask nicely Verizon will give it to you.
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I'm actually not with Verizon, I'm on Pageplus, but wanted to switch to Tmobile.
Its not about the $4.
I was simply wondering if it is possible via software to unlock the phone or is it simply hardware locked?
I believe it is hardware locked. I could be wrong though. I know that I have seen websites that claim to give unlock codes away for free. I would worry about how safe these are though. They could be cloning ESNs or who knows what else...
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IF, if you can find the proper, correct 8 digits unlock code to input - you will be set to go, you get up to 5 chances, or is it 10 chances before it's permanently bricked (destined for eBay as quality pre-owned parts for sale, LOL)
For the price of a premium Starbucks double latte, you could try - or give it up & give $4 to them to try (most offered a refund with video documentation of failed efforts) - success had been reported.
On the other hand, I believed VZW changed the factory/default 8 digit codes (OTA ??) and stored the new code, unique to each IMEI in their own SQL/database - accessible to global support CSR ... I understand it's difficult when you are no longer on VZW being on PP now.
We unlocked ours in under 10 minutes by dealing with VZW as account owner in good standing, free, yada yada - YMMV, of course.
kill00 said:
I was wondering if it is possible to SIM unlock the Inc2 without buying a $4 code.
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What IMEI of your phone? - I will try to get your code from Verizon...
Dr_Wolodya said:
What IMEI of your phone? - I will try to get your code from Verizon...
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OP, DO NOT POST YOUR IMEI ONLINE! IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU CAN TRUST THIS PERSON SEND IT THROUGH PM.
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cstone1991 said:
OP, DO NOT POST YOUR IMEI ONLINE! IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU CAN TRUST THIS PERSON SEND IT THROUGH PM.
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Thank you for posting this, I was going to when I got out of work, it is dangerous to post your IMEI in a public forum, its like giving everyone your social security number for your phone.
I know this may not be the correct place to ask this but....is it a viable choice to use my dinc2 on att? I've heard different stories but the posts I've read were a little dated. If not could somebody suggest one that does work well with att? I don't want to buy a new phone because I can just trade around with Craigslist until I get the one I want lol. Thanks in advance for any info.
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prachall said:
I know this may not be the correct place to ask this but....is it a viable choice to use my dinc2 on att? I've heard different stories but the posts I've read were a little dated. If not could somebody suggest one that does work well with att? I don't want to buy a new phone because I can just trade around with Craigslist until I get the one I want lol. Thanks in advance for any info.
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You probably should have started a new thread, but yeah you can use the phone once its unlocked. I think you only get 2g but I'm not positive.
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If you are going to unlock your phone, please use HTCimeiunlock.com . I used that site. By the way, you wont be able to get 3g speed only edge
cstone1991 said:
OP, DO NOT POST YOUR IMEI ONLINE! IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU CAN TRUST THIS PERSON SEND IT THROUGH PM.
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ohoho :laugh: and what I will be do with your supersecret imei code?
Ask in google - it have tons of useless imei codes...
P.S. I can give you imei of my Nokia if you will feel happy after that.
$4
kill00 said:
I'm actually not with Verizon, I'm on Pageplus, but wanted to switch to Tmobile.
Its not about the $4.
I was simply wondering if it is possible via software to unlock the phone or is it simply hardware locked?
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Where can you get the code for 4$???I have looked all over , the best price I can find is 15$..I have 6$ in my paypal...
zachary76 said:
Where can you get the code for 4$???I have looked all over , the best price I can find is 15$..I have 6$ in my paypal...
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=incredible+2+unlock&_sop=15

GSM Unlocking Help Needed for droid incredible 2

Hi Everyone, i am new to xda so forgive my mistakes,
I have brought a htc incredible 2 form usa via ebay.com its ESN is clear but
i don't know how to unlock is for gsm use, I live in India and i will be using it here only,
i have seen that you people tell to call verizon and ask for the code but my problem over here is
that i should have a verizon account of good standing and atleast 60 days old( none i have)
so what to do how to unlock, i am tired of searching the internet but not able to find one,
also i can't purchase 12$$ code as it is very costly and also i don't have any means to pay in dollars
i have seen people talking about some chineese roms etc, i also have heard that unlock code can be calculated by
using LGE tool activated to setool, Kindly Reply Guys!
My mobile's IMEI is 3549740497661XX
Update: i don't have paypal, i will really praise the one from the bottom of my heart who can call to verizon from u.s with a verizon account
on my behalf or any sort of help will be praised! The real problem is that its not my mobile, i bought this for my sister
and she is going outside after 4 days and she will take this mobile with her and if its not unlocked before that i will
feel ashamed as my sis was telling to buy an unlocked one but i bought a locked one as it was very cheap in compared
to the locked one, so plssssssssssssssss guys HELP! Can anyone calculate the code with LGE tool on my behalf
Anyone willing to help PM me i will send the full IMEI
Dude its illegal to post your imei please remove it
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You can find unlock code in ebay for 1$ also... It was an instant too... Will get you the details in sometime and msg you...
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Kindly read this!
MoonMaster345 said:
Dude its illegal to post your imei please remove it
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I don't have PAYPAL! and i have removed IMEI, plsssssssss help sir if you can
hello, im having a similar problem. i have Verizon and am canceling the service and getting straight talk instead. when i put the new sim car in it doesn't ask for a code, but says it's switching to cdma mode. I've read a bunch of threads on here and don't really understand a lot of it, so if you can tell me like i was your parents i would realyl appreciate it, thanks.
Subham1994 said:
Hi Everyone, i am new to xda so forgive my mistakes,
I have brought a htc incredible 2 form usa via ebay.com its ESN is clear but
i don't know how to unlock is for gsm use, I live in India and i will be using it here only,
i have seen that you people tell to call verizon and ask for the code but my problem over here is
that i should have a verizon account of good standing and atleast 60 days old( none i have)
so what to do how to unlock, i am tired of searching the internet but not able to find one,
also i can't purchase 12$$ code as it is very costly and also i don't have any means to pay in dollars
i have seen people talking about some chineese roms etc, i also have heard that unlock code can be calculated by
using LGE tool activated to setool, Kindly Reply Guys!
My mobile's IMEI is 3549740497661XX
Update: i don't have paypal, i will really praise the one from the bottom of my heart who can call to verizon from u.s with a verizon account
on my behalf or any sort of help will be praised! The real problem is that its not my mobile, i bought this for my sister
and she is going outside after 4 days and she will take this mobile with her and if its not unlocked before that i will
feel ashamed as my sis was telling to buy an unlocked one but i bought a locked one as it was very cheap in compared
to the locked one, so plssssssssssssssss guys HELP! Can anyone calculate the code with LGE tool on my behalf
Anyone willing to help PM me i will send the full IMEI
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How did you get this phon, you wrote that you bough it via eBay...
In eBay there's code for unlocking your phone.

[Q] Not for sale?

This may be a noob question if so, sorry in advance. I just removed the battery on my At&t LG G3 and it says "NOT FOR SALE" under the sticker with all the phone information, imei etc..
anyone else have the same thing on theirs?
objektive_1 said:
This may be a noob question if so, sorry in advance. I just removed the battery on my At&t LG G3 and it says "NOT FOR SALE" under the sticker with all the phone information, imei etc..
anyone else have the same thing on theirs?
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Thats standard as far as I know. My battery from my F400S looks slightly different, however, it doesn't have the same message. Maybe Korea is different than the US when it comes to standard printed messages on batteries..
Pilz said:
Thats standard as far as I know. My battery from my F400S looks slightly different, however, it doesn't have the same message. Maybe Korea is different than the US when it comes to standard printed messages on batteries..
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I'm sorry not the battery but my actual phone. oops sorry.:angel:
objektive_1 said:
I'm sorry not the battery but my actual phone. oops sorry.:angel:
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My mistake, its been a long day of code and calculus so I'm probably not reading English properly. I'll check mine and see what it says.
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Pilz said:
My mistake, its been a long day of code and calculus so I'm probably not reading English properly. I'll check mine and see what it says.
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Very much appreciated, kind sir.:victory:
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Very much appreciated, kind sir.:victory:
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It just has a sticker with the IMEI and S/N etc.. no such label exists on my phone. Did you get a demo unit accidentally? Also could you post pictures?
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It just has a sticker with the IMEI and S/N etc.. no such label exists on my phone. Did you get a demo unit accidentally? Also could you post pictures?
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See Attached.
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See Attached.
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Mine definitely does not have that. I would ask the store you bought it at about that. That's really odd, they could have accidentally sold you a demo unit. I wonder if there are any software differences between them.
Pilz said:
Mine definitely does not have that. I would ask the store you bought it at about that. That's really odd, they could have accidentally sold you a demo unit. I wonder if there are any software differences between them.
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I got it from craigslist. lol.
it was new in box. Nothing wrong with it. it has all sensor and what not. I've already checked the imei and it isn't listed. I even bought a carrier unlock code for it and it worked. i was just curious about the sticker.
It's cool to have a phone that is "not for sale". I know some members here for a hold of these before they came out.
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Pilz said:
It's cool to have a phone that is "not for sale". I know some members here for a hold of these before they came out.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for being so helpful.:good::good:
If you bought it from CL; this could probably be a demo/floor model. I own a couple of metro stores and sometimes we get demo phones which functions like a regular version just OS simplified, and in the back says not for sale as well.
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eastsidebiz said:
If you bought it from CL; this could probably be a demo/floor model. I own a couple of metro stores and sometimes we get demo phones which functions like a regular version just OS simplified, and in the back says not for sale as well.
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Yeah, i've seen this demo phones show up on CL as well, and i'd stay away. it would be pretty easy for the manu/carrier to brick your phone by blacklisting the IMEI.
More than likely you got a promo unit. Someone entered a contest and won it. Legally has to have the on the phone since the company who received it to give away can't sell it.
Not true. Ive won many phones off contests and it comes retail.
objektive_1 said:
This may be a noob question if so, sorry in advance. I just removed the battery on my At&t LG G3 and it says "NOT FOR SALE" under the sticker with all the phone information, imei etc..
anyone else have the same thing on theirs?
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What part of the country are you located in? I just picked one up with the same sticker. I was told it was part of a local AT&T store's launch day giveaway. Google confirmed that phones were given out at that store on that day. Seller had a launch day giveaway certificate with the phone.
psg190 said:
What part of the country are you located in? I just picked one up with the same sticker. I was told it was part of a local AT&T store's launch day giveaway. Google confirmed that phones were given out at that store on that day. Seller had a launch day giveaway certificate with the phone.
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I'm located in north NJ. Nothing is wrong with the phone besides all the bloatware.
Not for Sale
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I recently just bought a phone like that too. I bought it from a ATT store manager. He said when he sold enough units of a brand, he will get a unit as a gift. In this case, it is a LG G3. I bought it from him at his store and he activated the sim (already in the phone) and moved my number from Note 3 to the G3 on the spot.
BTW, where did you buy the unlock code and how much ?
Thanks.
benjamin_ng said:
BTW, where did you buy the unlock code and how much?
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i got it from unlockcode247.com
at the time of purchase it was $1.75USD
unlock code
objektive_1 said:
i got it from unlockcode247.com
at the time of purchase it was $1.75USD
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Thanks for the info. I bought an unlock code from ebay for $1.50. Turn around time is a few hours only.The seller is "myhoian".

Sim unlocking recent LG G4s

A number of people are having some trouble unlocking recent LG G4s (particularly UK / Vodafone H815, but probably others).
The general trend is that phones with serial numbers starting with 511... (Manufactured November 2015) cannot be unlocked by any third party service currently - the current (inexpert) theory is that the IMEI databases being used are not up to date, and hope is that these databases will be updated in future.
IMEIs that are currently impossible to unlock seem to be anything above about 359872067......
If anyone succeeds with any service, please report.
Successes reported from:
* Cell unlocker dot net (likely delayed whilst they check their alternate database
* eBay item 261160583898 (Thanks Kamran)
It's possible these IMEIs are starting to trickle out more widely.
stevoss said:
A number of people are having some trouble unlocking recent LG G4s (particularly UK / Vodafone H815, but probably others).
The general trend is that phones with serial numbers starting with 511... (Manufactured November 2015) cannot be unlocked by any third party service currently - the current (inexpert) theory is that the IMEI databases being used are not up to date, and hope is that these databases will be updated in future.
IMEIs that are currently impossible to unlock seem to be anything above about 359872067......
If anyone succeeds with any service, please report.
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Aren't allvH815's, including the UK ones that are GBR models on the boxes, factory unlocked?
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daniel4653 said:
Aren't allvH815's, including the UK ones that are GBR models on the boxes, factory unlocked?
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At least the ones supplied by Vodafone seem to be locked. I think they have VDF on the box instead of GBR, but aside from the simlock I think they are identical.
Okay, I have a confirmed unlock of a 511 / November phone, with an IMEI in the 3598720679 range (so anything lower than that number is probably doable, possibly higher too)
The unlock was from cell unlocker dot net (I have no relationship with them)
They initially said they couldn't find the IMEI in their database but were checking an alternative source. After 3.5 days they found it and sent me a working unlock code.
They are not the cheapest, but may be worth a try. Please post any alternatives
Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898
Kamran9558 said:
Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898
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Great stuff, thanks - I updated the first post with details
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Great stuff, thanks - I updated the first post with details
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Cheers mate, we got there in the end
Kamran9558 said:
Just got an unlock code and have got my 511 g4 free from the clutches for vodastone via an ebay seller not sure if I can post the links here but you can search for item no 261160583898
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This seller still can't find my IMEI beginning 3598720677.
stevoss said:
Okay, I have a confirmed unlock of a 511 / November phone, with an IMEI in the 3598720679 range (so anything lower than that number is probably doable, possibly higher too)
The unlock was from cell unlocker dot net (I have no relationship with them)
They initially said they couldn't find the IMEI in their database but were checking an alternative source. After 3.5 days they found it and sent me a working unlock code.
They are not the cheapest, but may be worth a try. Please post any alternatives
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Glad you finally got yours unlocked, I've just put an order through with CellUnlocker, hopefully they can find mine. It'll be a bonus if it doesn't take as long as yours!
I'll report back here if/when CellUnlocker come through.
Hi,
Last night I used eBay seller 261160583898 as user kamran9558 posted and it has worked for me too!
My phone is a 511 (1.1), I bought the code last night and received it within 10 minutes, all done and now unlocked, very quick and the instructions were also helpful, really happy now
Thanks to kamran9558 for the eBay number and to all for your help.
Will_WF said:
Glad you finally got yours unlocked, I've just put an order through with CellUnlocker, hopefully they can find mine. It'll be a bonus if it doesn't take as long as yours!
I'll report back here if/when CellUnlocker come through.
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Got my unlock code from CellUnlocker within 20 minutes. Worked perfectly. Thanks!
another confirmation
today i have unlocked my 511 v1.1 phone from the same ebay seller (item# 261160583898 seller:
yz.communications.ltd) that could not unlock it 2 days ago.
at last i am very happy with the result
very good phone, for very good price, latest model (manufactured Nov15!), hopefully free from teething problems, fully unlocked.
two minor niggles now
1. are there any cons on flashing the stock ROM to free from Vodafone branding? if not what is the best/easiest way to do it? also what is the best version to flash? euro or uk? where do i find them?
2. is there a way to cash out on the useless to me £10 credit and vodafone sim card?
thanks in advance
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2. is there a way to cash out on the useless to me £10 credit and vodafone sim card?
thanks in advance
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You can use it for google play credit to pay for apps.
silverblack said:
You can use it for google play credit to pay for apps.
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I haven't tried myself, but I'm pretty certain Vodafone removed carrier billing for the Play store a while ago.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...rmany-italy-and-spain-no-explanation-offered/
ok, i have an issue. i have just unlocked my 511 and worked fine for an hour but i now stuck on the vodafone boot screen. No idea what happened and i have not been able to find a solution online.
Just unlocked my 511 from the eBay guy. My IMEI is 3598720677 and above.
Loving the phone so far and battery life is decent.
I just hope I don't get the same problem as the guy above me lol.

Sim Unlock Success (Not bait I swear)

TLDR: I was able to get my unlock code from Codes2Unlock (even with my phone having an unpaid balance).
Go to Codes2Unlock website, choose any microsoft lumia device, put in the IMEI for the Duo, once you get a confirmation email, forward it to their support rep telling them that its a surface duo and that there was no option for a Surface Duo on their website, Play the waiting game, and Enjoy once they send it over.
I (probably like you) for the longest time wanted to get my surface unlocked but couldnt because at the time i was paying on my device AT&T gave me the run around with unlock codes, and so did microsoft. Because of the area i lived in the duo was basically useless on AT&T and i literally only switched from tmobile for that phone.
I checked website after website and nobody was able to do it. I happened to remember Codes2Unlock.com from years ago when I got an unlock code from them for my Galaxy S4. So i emailed them, asked if they supported unlocking the surface duo. they said yes-- strange thing was on their site theres no option for the surface duo even though if you google it, theres a link saying they do.
So the support rep (who replies fast af lol) messaged me back asking if my device asks for an unlock pin--i said yes-- the support person said it should be no problem.
I mentioned to them that theres no option for the surface Duo and that only Lumia devices show-- they said just select any Microsoft Lumia device, send the confirmation email with the IMEI and let them know its a surface duo and they'll update it on their end. they also mentioned (after asking) that an unpaid device doesnt matter and they can still get an unlock code.
I forwarded the same Rep the confirmation email and 5 days later (this morning) i woke up with my unlock code and now my Duo runs on T-Mobile.
If theres any doubts ill reply with screenshots but im at work rn so it was just easier to type all this out first. Hope this helps anyone stuck on AT&T
I have been told by both Microsoft and AT&T to pound sand. Open an account and use the phone on a paid plan. Just tried your method and I'm waiting a response with my code. They did reply to my updated device info within 5 minutes. Super fast. Thanks thanks for the suggestion, hope this works better than then dialing AT&T or Microsoft support. I will update to confirm this works. Sorry for posting in two threads.
carortruck80 said:
I have been told by both Microsoft and AT&T to pound sand. Open an account and use the phone on a paid plan. Just tried your method and I'm waiting a response with my code. They did reply to my updated device info within 5 minutes. Super fast. Thanks thanks for the suggestion, hope this works better than then dialing AT&T or Microsoft support. I will update to confirm this works. Sorry for posting in two threads.
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Youre fine haha, im just glad I was able to help someone
Microsoft and AT&T can kick rocks. I cant wait for some custom roms to get released
@carortruck80 were you able to unlock with this service? Ive been waiting at att/unlock for more than a week now. status still on "IN PROGRESS" since 18th of May!
Tbaba said:
@carortruck80 were you able to unlock with this service? Ive been waiting at att/unlock for more than a week now. status still on "IN PROGRESS" since 18th of May!
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Did you email them like I mentioned in the post?
Good morning all. I would like to report back that I Did get this thing unlocked. However, and that is a Big however, AT&T nor the mentioned supplier was able to confirm the existence of the imei Without the phone first being registered on the AT&T network. I had to buy a prepaid plan to get the phone to work. Then, magically, 18 hours later I got the confirmation from AT&T after emails saying "we are further investigating your request.". The mentioned supplier also said that it didn't exist till then. I canceled my request after AT&T finally came through. BE Warned! Even tried redpocket (AT&T mvno) and they couldn't even do the initial activation.
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carortruck80 said:
Good morning all. I would like to report back that I Did get this thing unlocked. However, and that is a Big however, AT&T nor the mentioned supplier was able to confirm the existence of the imei Without the phone first being registered on the AT&T network. I had to buy a prepaid plan to get the phone to work. Then, magically, 18 hours later I got the confirmation from AT&T after emails saying "we are further investigating your request.". The mentioned supplier also said that it didn't exist till then. I canceled my request after AT&T finally came through. BE Warned! Even tried redpocket (AT&T mvno) and they couldn't even do the initial activation.
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Huh? did you never have the phone up and running on AT&T network?
none24 said:
Huh? did you never have the phone up and running on AT&T network?
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I had to buy a prepay plan for them to unlock it because without putting it on att first, it didn't exist to them. Yes, activated on att to get unlock code, got code, swapped Sim, entered code and unlocked. That was the final resolution to getting it unlocked.
carortruck80 said:
I had to buy a prepay plan for them to unlock it because without putting it on att first, it didn't exist to them. Yes, activated on att to get unlock code, got code, swapped Sim, entered code and unlocked. That was the final resolution to getting it unlocked.
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Oof yeah that's because they don't register the IMEI in their system until the phone is activated. Which is likely why codes2unlock couldn't find it either
none24 said:
Oof yeah that's because they don't register the IMEI in their system until the phone is activated. Which is likely why codes2unlock couldn't find it either
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So, that being said.... To update everyone, IF YOU BUY A NEW SEALED IN THE BOX PHONE, it cannot be unlocked unless first actually being registered/activated on the network it is locked to. Silly me bought a new sealed device and tried to unlock it without paying the man first. Really wish there was some direction on this before I bought it. Oh well. I figured there would be a record somewhere since the DID assign it an IMEI.
none24 said:
Did you email them like I mentioned in the post?
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I havent tried codes2unlock yet. I'm still waiting on the att unlock site i filled.
carortruck80 said:
So, that being said.... To update everyone, IF YOU BUY A NEW SEALED IN THE BOX PHONE, it cannot be unlocked unless first actually being registered/activated on the network it is locked to. Silly me bought a new sealed device and tried to unlock it without paying the man first. Really wish there was some direction on this before I bought it. Oh well. I figured there would be a record somewhere since the DID assign it an IMEI.
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This may be a HUGE problem for me. Cause i got the sealed one form amazon. not currently in the US, and dont have an att sim card. do I have a brick on my hands now?
Tbaba said:
This may be a HUGE problem for me. Cause i got the sealed one form amazon. not currently in the US, and dont have an att sim card. do I have a brick on my hands now?
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If it is an att model, it has the att Sim in it. Not sure about activation overseas. I don't understand why nobody mentions this. I have never bought a sealed locked phone just to unlock it so I didn't know. To me, it sounds like there is no master list or database of what phones and imei's got made. It doesn't exist until it is activated. I hope you don't, but sounds like you do. I bought it originally to test to see if I wanted to trade it in with Ms for the duo 2, so it wasn't a deal breaker...but if I didn't like it, I would have been stuck with it.
carortruck80 said:
If it is an att model, it has the att Sim in it. Not sure about activation overseas. I don't understand why nobody mentions this. I have never bought a sealed locked phone just to unlock it so I didn't know. To me, it sounds like there is no master list or database of what phones and imei's got made. It doesn't exist until it is activated. I hope you don't, but sounds like you do. I bought it originally to test to see if I wanted to trade it in with Ms for the duo 2, so it wasn't a deal breaker...but if I didn't like it, I would have been stuck with it.
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As it it now, I have to get a prepaid AT&T when i get back in the country.... oh, well...
I just tried to go through codes2unlock and after more than double the 7 working days and two support request emails going unanswered I would strongly warn against using codes2unlock. Seems I've been scammed out of the 35usd fee, buyer beware.
Anyone tried this service recently?

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