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Hello Folks,
I just received my ATT Galaxy S III and was wondering if there is an unlocking tool to unlock the device as I will be travelling overseas and wanted to use my S III without having to pay crazy roaming charges. Since I just got the phone ATT will not unlock it until some time has passed. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I don't know of a tool but there is Unlocking service on web that can unlock Galaxy S3 for a fee. I don't know how much they charge for S3 but they charged $24.99 for Galaxy Note and $14.99 for HTC One X. Here it is:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s3-iii.php
They claim they can unlock AT&T Galaxy S3 now.
No unlock tool as of yet.
Ok so I am going to purchase an unlock code from the site above. I have used them for my galaxy s2 skyrocket with success. Now I would like to help out the community by taking a system dump before the unlock and after. If anyone has info on how to do this or what to do please let me know. I have no idea how to go about this process.
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harryrasul said:
Hello Folks,
I just received my ATT Galaxy S III and was wondering if there is an unlocking tool to unlock the device as I will be travelling overseas and wanted to use my S III without having to pay crazy roaming charges. Since I just got the phone ATT will not unlock it until some time has passed. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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even i am in the same situation as you ...i took a risk and went with unlockunit...there is an app u can download from play store....it is 24.99$...they provide u unlock code...they say 1-60 mins but that is not accurate..it will take couple of hours....unlock worked for me...i tried putting tmobile sim and it worked fine....
ATT gave me my unlock codes for free for the S2 when I asked for it. Maybe you want to call them too.
I just tried ATT with my S3 that I purchased at full price. She typed in my imei and said it was not available.
Lets keep this on topic. If u wanna post a guide then make sure its for the sgs3
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Anything happen with this unlock? I'm trying to do research on cellunlocker but no infomation whatsoever
Hammer unlocks did my friends AT&T galaxy S III. It took under an hour to get the code back.
how much do hammer unlocks charge?
AT&T just gave me my code today. so try them again, maybe because the 30 day window has passed.
raghu007 said:
even i am in the same situation as you ...i took a risk and went with unlockunit...there is an app u can download from play store....it is 24.99$...they provide u unlock code...they say 1-60 mins but that is not accurate..it will take couple of hours....unlock worked for me...i tried putting tmobile sim and it worked fine....
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What app?
How did you receive the code?
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I got my unlock code from AT&T and not sure why they won't give it to you, well I got it my self because I work for AT&T.
Cheapest price I've found
I haven't found a free tool as of yet but the cheapest unlock I've found is $19. It is on ebay from the user "aprivate". Sorry I'm a noob so I can't post the link but pm me for it if you can't find it. Hope that helps!
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I got my unlock code from AT&T and not sure why they won't give it to you, well I got it my self because I work for AT&T.
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Just wanted to say thanks. I thought the last thing AT&T would do was give me an unlock code for my Galaxy S3, which is about 2-3 weeks old. But I went online and chatted with them and got the code. The first guy gave me the PUK unlock code which was wrong. Then then next guy knew exactly what I wanted and asked me for my IMEI number and I just found that when I pulled the battery out. He gave me a code, I found an old non-AT&T SIM which I cut down and popped into the phone and entered the code. It took about 30 seconds but it then said I was unlocked.
My account is about 4 years old and have been through 2 prior phones with AT&T. I don't know if this makes a difference in whether or not they will give you an unlock code but you should try! I just told them I was going to travel overseas and need to use another SIM. No hassles!
Can you unlock iPhones also?
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Where is the cheapest place online to get the AT&T S III unlocked? I really need to get this done ASAP. Thanks..
raghu007 said:
even i am in the same situation as you ...i took a risk and went with unlockunit...there is an app u can download from play store....it is 24.99$...they provide u unlock code...they say 1-60 mins but that is not accurate..it will take couple of hours....unlock worked for me...i tried putting tmobile sim and it worked fine....
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how u get 4g on t-mobile for a galaxy s3 from at&t
Hi everyone, I just bought a Samsung S4 mini for AT&T and I want to unlock it. ATT refuses to help me because I am a second hand owner and I have to contact the original owner of the device. I don't get why because the phone has a clean IMEI and is not lost or stolen and there was no remaining balance.
Is there anyway to unlock it without ATT? I don't want to use one of those unlocking websites because they're very expensive. I was trying to unlock it by getting into service mode from the dialer but I guess ATT removed service mode because I can't get into it. Can anyone help me with this?
Anybody? I know a lot of people have this phone, someone's got to be able to unlock it
ATT has the code
So I called tmobile and requested my gs6e to be unlocked. I got the email that the unlock is ready with instructions on how to use the tmobile device unlock app. But it keeps saying, "Unlock Failed". I called csr and they don't have a clue why it's not working and told me I could exchange it for another phone. Apparently, they cannot give an unlock code to enter and I have to go through their app to unlock.
Curious, has anyone successfully used the Tmobile device unlock app to unlock their gs6e yet?
I have had 2 emails saying I am good to unlock the phone and the app won't let me unlock. I am as frustrated as you. Do you have a plan with tmobile? I am wondering if I need to use a existing tmobile nano sim with a data plan since I don't have one and am doing pay as you go
I got mine unlocked!
I had $100 in a prepaid account. App didn't work for 4 days. I called tmobile and asked for a supervisor who did the override.
Ran the app and immediately was unlocked. They wanted a 14 day period for the return window, and said they couldn't do any more
I asked for the supervisor and it was done in seconds. I'm on at&t, working as expected
stu5797 said:
I have had 2 emails saying I am good to unlock the phone and the app won't let me unlock. I am as frustrated as you. Do you have a plan with tmobile? I am wondering if I need to use a existing tmobile nano sim with a data plan since I don't have one and am doing pay as you go
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Yes I have the $50 plan with 1gb lte with tmobile. I'm also a new customer and haven't reached the 14 days window yet. Got the phone only 4 days. Maybe that has something to do with it.
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Does the device unlock app works on WIFI?
I'm outside the US and the unlock email they send says: "must be connected to the internet via a cellular network in order to complete the steps"
Since I'm prepaid there is no data roaming so it will be impossible for me to connect to a data network.
Has anyone tried to unlock over wifi? or outside the US?
Thanks!
anakin182 said:
I'm outside the US and the unlock email they send says: "must be connected to the internet via a cellular network in order to complete the steps"
Since I'm prepaid there is no data roaming so it will be impossible for me to connect to a data network.
Has anyone tried to unlock over wifi? or outside the US?
Thanks!
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The app itself does need to be connected to the T-Mobile cell tower during the unlock process. However, T-Mobile should still provide you with the unlock code. I unlocked mine with an unlocked code provided by the T-Mobile Customer Service Agent. Ask the agent for the code, plug in another SIM card and unlock. Don't use the app.
LTE-X said:
The app itself does need to be connected to the T-Mobile cell tower during the unlock process. However, T-Mobile should still provide you with the unlock code. I unlocked mine with an unlocked code provided by the T-Mobile Customer Service Agent. Ask the agent for the code, plug in another SIM card and unlock. Don't use the app.
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Thanks! I think then my issue is the 14days. I have called Tmobile 3 times today and all the supervisors told me that they are not able to take out the 14 days restriction. They elevated the issue to the unlock department to request the code without the app.
How did you introduced the code? did you use the: #7465625*638*# command? I received a code from cellunlock it works if I don't have a sim card on the phone "unlock successful" but as soon as I put a new sim and the device is restarted it says again that the sim card can't be recognized.
I called tmobile and they escalated unlock issue to a supervisor but I was also told the same restriction about the 14 days before they can do an override to unlock
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I asked for the supervisor and it was done in seconds.
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Can you share more details? What did you say to them? Curious how you were successful or very lucky. [emoji3]
Ok, I successfully unlocked my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 with the app, heres the steps I took to achieve this,
1. paid the phone off in full
2. paid 2 months ahead on my plan
3. contact customer support via chat and had the rep put an unlock request in
4. waited for about 12 hours and I got my unlock email explaining how to use the unlock app
5. multiple attempts of unlocking with the app was met with failure
6. called T-Mobile tech support (make sure you ask for tech support, customer care has no idea what there doing) and explained to them you received the unlock email and the app was not working
7. heres the hard part, your going to be on the phone with tech support for about a half hour while they try to understand why a phone cant be unlocked with an unlock code (its like these people are unaware of how these phones work), you have to just hold out and play dumb the entire time. they will eventually transfer you to the unlock department and youll be done in about 30 secs
I now have a fully unlocked phone working on AT&T. Feel free to ask me any more questions.
Cozzeck said:
Ok, I successfully unlocked my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 with the app, heres the steps I took to achieve this,
1. paid the phone off in full
2. paid 2 months ahead on my plan
3. contact customer support via chat and had the rep put an unlock request in
4. waited for about 12 hours and I got my unlock email explaining how to use the unlock app
5. multiple attempts of unlocking with the app was met with failure
6. called T-Mobile tech support (make sure you ask for tech support, customer care has no idea what there doing) and explained to them you received the unlock email and the app was not working
7. heres the hard part, your going to be on the phone with tech support for about a half hour while they try to understand why a phone cant be unlocked with an unlock code (its like these people are unaware of how these phones work), you have to just hold out and play dumb the entire time. they will eventually transfer you to the unlock department and youll be done in about 30 secs
I now have a fully unlocked phone working on AT&T. Feel free to ask me any more questions.
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Do they really transfer you to the unlock department? they keep telling me that they can only reach the unlock department via email and there is no way the can transfer me, give me an email or call this department. I keep receiving the email to unlock the device but since I'm inside the 14 days remorse period I'm unable to unlock. Any recommendation on how should I get in contact with the unlock department?
Thanks!
Was told the same thing about the 14 days restriction. Curious how to get to talk to the unlock dept
nyknight77 said:
Was told the same thing about the 14 days restriction. Curious how to get to talk to the unlock dept
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anakin182 said:
Do they really transfer you to the unlock department? they keep telling me that they can only reach the unlock department via email and there is no way the can transfer me, give me an email or call this department. I keep receiving the email to unlock the device but since I'm inside the 14 days remorse period I'm unable to unlock. Any recommendation on how should I get in contact with the unlock department?
Thanks!
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Yeah, they guy I talked to said he was the guy in charge of the unlocks for the galaxy s6, guess I got lucky. And I still have 4 days left on my remorse period so whoever told you that was blowing smoke.
LTE-X said:
The app itself does need to be connected to the T-Mobile cell tower during the unlock process. However, T-Mobile should still provide you with the unlock code. I unlocked mine with an unlocked code provided by the T-Mobile Customer Service Agent. Ask the agent for the code, plug in another SIM card and unlock. Don't use the app.
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T-mobile keep telling me that there is no unlock code for my device, that the only way to unlock is connected to a DATA network in the US. They are telling me that I will need to send my phone back to the US. Were you really able to unlock it with a code? how did you even enter the code? Thanks.
How to Enter Unlock Code for TMOBILE USA (Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE)(G920T / G925T)
I think this is what everyone is looking for right?
Or at least hoping for someone to tell them that it's possible to Unlock TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE (G920T / G925T)
I have about 5pcs of TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T) and trying to unlock as well.
Already purchased only (One) Unlock Code to try one of the 5pcs of TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T):
This is what I found online this morning: (SEE LINK BELOW)
https://blog.unlockbase.com/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s6-tmobile-usa/
I guess it's plain and simple way to say.
TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T) has a CUSTOM FIRMWARE that prevent the "SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN" box from popup so you can Enter Unlock Code.
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The way around this is: (SIMILAR LIKE: TMOBILE GALAXY AVANT)
Use Newest ODIN-Flash-MetroPCS Firmware (S6 / S6 EDGE)
Reboot
Then "SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN" box will popup
Enter "Unlock Code"
REFLASH back with ORIGINAL TMOBILE USA STOCK FIRMWARE.
Enjoy.... (Will Remain Unlock)
I CANNOT verify this method just yet because METROPCS Firmware for Galaxy S6 EDGE is NOT AVAILABLE yet.
I will confirm this once I get my hand on METROPCS Firmware for the S6 EDGE.
Can someone with TMOBILE GALAXY S6 (G920T) test out this method and confirm ?
Hopefully this will calm or make it a good news for everyone with TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE.
Cheers !
This appered yesterday. The site says that we check later for the rom for S6 Edge, as you said.
I am one of those waiting for the rom, just to try it. Hope we can confirm or denied this later.
dtkool said:
I think this is what everyone is looking for right?
Or at least hoping for someone to tell them that it's possible to Unlock TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE (G920T / G925T)
I have about 5pcs of TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T) and trying to unlock as well.
Already purchased only (One) Unlock Code to try one of the 5pcs of TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T):
This is what I found online this morning: (SEE LINK BELOW)
https://blog.unlockbase.com/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s6-tmobile-usa/
I guess it's plain and simple way to say.
TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 EDGE (G925T) has a CUSTOM FIRMWARE that prevent the "SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN" box from popup so you can Enter Unlock Code.
===================================================
The way around this is: (SIMILAR LIKE: TMOBILE GALAXY AVANT)
Use Newest ODIN-Flash-MetroPCS Firmware (S6 / S6 EDGE)
Reboot
Then "SIM NETWORK UNLOCK PIN" box will popup
Enter "Unlock Code"
REFLASH back with ORIGINAL TMOBILE USA STOCK FIRMWARE.
Enjoy.... (Will Remain Unlock)
I CANNOT verify this method just yet because METROPCS Firmware for Galaxy S6 EDGE is NOT AVAILABLE yet.
I will confirm this once I get my hand on METROPCS Firmware for the S6 EDGE.
Can someone with TMOBILE GALAXY S6 (G920T) test out this method and confirm ?
Hopefully this will calm or make it a good news for everyone with TMOBILE USA Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE.
Cheers !
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Try this #7465625*638*# then enter your unlock code see if it works
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Try this #7465625*638*# then enter your unlock code see if it works
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It won't, I tried this and it will tell you successful but then when you rebott your back to square one
Yep, this code + Unlock Code = NOT WORKING
#7465625*638*#
Already tested or tried that code or all the known working code.... [Seem like it's all BLOCKED or NOTHING Happens]
https://blog.unlockbase.com/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s6-tmobile-usa/
we are getting close!!!!!!!
Hello everyone!
I was just wondering if there were any guides on sim unlocking a S6 from Bell (a do it yourself)?
I remember unlocking an older samsung phone myself following a guide, but that was a long time ago..
If anyone has unlocked their S6 before or can give me any guides to unlocking it, that would be great!
If paying for an unlock code online is the only way to do it, please share where you bought your code from if possible.
Thanks for the help!
Daniel
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I want to pre-order samsung galaxy s9 and s9 plus for me and for my son. the both phones will be from t-mobile and I have a question. can I unlock them the same day for at&t ? we have a great at&t plan with cheap family calls so I want to use at&t instead t-mobile. I heard that some newest models are hard locked so want to make sure before ordering. thanks
felicioanderson said:
I want to pre-order samsung galaxy s9 and s9 plus for me and for my son. the both phones will be from t-mobile and I have a question. can I unlock them the same day for at&t ? we have a great at&t plan with cheap family calls so I want to use at&t instead t-mobile. I heard that some newest models are hard locked so want to make sure before ordering. thanks
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It depends on the plan you get from T-Mobile. There is are two things you need to do before trying to unlock it. Once you get your phone check the following:
1. Check your T-Mobile folders if there is the Device Unlock App installed (by default it should be installed on your phone).
2. Check your phone's IMEI in the T-Mobile database by using their service here: https://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
If your phones have the app and are not blocked it means that they are eligible, so you should be able to unlock them and even use a service like here: https://www.unlockunit.com/unlock-samsung-galaxy-s9-062472
hi, what is the difference between SM-G9650, SM-G965S, SM-G965K, SM-G965L, SM-G9658, SM-G9659, SM-G965U, SM-G965W, SM-G965P, SM-G965T, SM-G965V, SM-G965A, SM-G9600, SM-G960S, SM-G960K, SM-G960L, SM-G9608, SM-G9609, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G960P, SM-G960T, SM-G960V, SM-G960A, SM-G965F, SM-G960F, SM-G965FD, SM-G960FD, SM-G965N, SM-G960N, SM-G960R, SM-G960R4, SM-G960R6, SM-G960R7, SM-G960T1, SM-G960W8, SM-G965AZ, SM-G965D, SM-G965J, SM-G965L, SM-G965K, SM-G965W8 for sim unlocking ? which one is easier to unlock?
As a policy, the device can be unlocked with the T-Mobile Device Unlock app 40 days after you activate the device for the first time and if the device is paid in full. To activate the device, the SIM card must be inserted into the phone and be active in the device for 72 hours for it to register in T-Mobile's system.
If the device is not paid in full or if you do not want to wait the full 40 days, you can pay for the device to be unlocked remotely through Android SIM Unlock or similar websites. http://www.androidsimunlock.com/phone-unlocking-service/tmobile-device-unlock-app-official-unlock/
Just make sure you're choosing the Device Unlock service since a standard SIM unlock service will not work since you are not able to insert a SIM unlock code into the phone.
Hi guys, If I buy an s9 at&t will I be able to unlock it? I want to use the $150 discount and just unlock it
Giskardors said:
Hi guys, If I buy an s9 at&t will I be able to unlock it? I want to use the $150 discount and just unlock it
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Same.
What is the proper procedure to unlock an att s9 to use with another carrier?
The process is basically the same as any other smartphone. Buy an unlock code (this should work for you http://www.androidsimunlock.com/unlock-phone/samsung/galaxy-s9/), insert a SIM card from another service provider, this will prompt the SIM unlock screen, enter the code your purchased and the phone will be unlocked.
wait for few days. some developer will develop customer rome for samsung galaxy s9 then root your mobile and flash it and you mobile will be unlocked. s8 custom rom are available.
SamKey.Info supported directly unlock via usb cable !
felicioanderson said:
I want to pre-order samsung galaxy s9 and s9 plus for me and for my son. the both phones will be from t-mobile and I have a question. can I unlock them the same day for at&t ? we have a great at&t plan with cheap family calls so I want to use at&t instead t-mobile. I heard that some newest models are hard locked so want to make sure before ordering. thanks
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If you want to use AT&T Network on your Phone then why want to buy T-Mobile, Anyways its upto your choice. after doing some research on different forums I found that you can Unlock your S9 and S9+ by using unlock code. One of my friend recently got Samsung Galaxy S9+ Unlocked by Using the Code Provided by SafeUnlockCode.
You can use following visit their site and submit your request and get a unlock code for your device as well. I will add direct links to S9 and S9+ page so you will not have to spend time on searching.
Galaxy S9 Network Unlock Code
Galaxy S9+ Network Unlock Code
Best of Luck
it's my pleasure to help you, please check my signature
Don't waste money on this website it's a scam i tried and my phone is still sim locked
T-Mobile S9+
So I purchased this phone from T-Mobile, and tried to switch to sprint. I had it unlocked but they still couldn't pry the phone. It seemed to have only unlocked it to AT&T. Has anyone else home through this or know how to fix this issue?
You can get any S9 or S9+ variant unlocked through Ebay including Sprint:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/SPRINT-SAMSU...?_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1
Also can do Bad IMEI devices also. Look through items for other carriers. 100%guarantee.
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adrianomiscuzi said:
my son want to buy samsung s9 us cellular phone on craigslist so my question is: can I unlock us cellular cdma s9 phone for switching to any gsm carrier like AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Straight Talk etc ?
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Be very careful that it has a clean IMEI. If it's a stolen phone then you have a nice expensive paperweight.
You really want someone to do a search for you?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=T-Mobile+apn+settings
Tel864 said:
You really want someone to do a search for you?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=T-Mobile+apn+settings
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lol yeah looks like it - Wondering how they managed to find this thread ??
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felicioanderson said:
I want to pre-order samsung galaxy s9 and s9 plus for me and for my son. the both phones will be from t-mobile and I have a question. can I unlock them the same day for at&t ? we have a great at&t plan with cheap family calls so I want to use at&t instead t-mobile. I heard that some newest models are hard locked so want to make sure before ordering. thanks
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If your buy your Samsung galaxy S9 or S9 plus from t-mobile and want to use at&t after unlocking, then you have to use the t-mobile device unlock app to unlock your phone. This is the only option to unlock your t-mobile Samsung S9 or S9+. Only phones purchased from other than t-mobile or metropcs usa can be unlocked using unlock code.
You need open the t-mobile device unlock app and select the permanent unlock option to proceed. you will get unlock successful message and it is unlocked. if you are getting the message "Unlock Failed: This mobile wireless device is not eligible for unlock. For Device Unlock eligibility details, please go online or contact Customer Care." then you have to submit your request for unlocking to any third party unlocking service.
You can can use the below links to submit your request to unlock your Samsung galaxy S9 or S9+ through t-mobile device unlock app
unlock samsung galaxy s9
unlock samsung galaxu s9+
https://www.samsungsimunlock.com/sam...y-s9.htm#model service didn't work for t-mobile.. got the successful unlock message but didn't work with at&t sim.. waste of $13
jamesblunt211 said:
can I use sim unlock code to unlock sprint s9 phone with 'blacklisted' IMEI?
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Doubt that you will get very far with a Blacklisted IMEI...
Do you know why it's Blacklisted?
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