Hi gang,
I have a Gnex, rooted with stock 4.2.2 and I am trying to unlock the IMEI using the following proceedure stipulated by my carrier:
- Insert a sim from another network
- enter IMEI unlock code (available on Vodafone's website)
However - it gives me an error message!
what is wrong - is it because my ph is rooted?
Please help - I don't know much about IMEI, but I need my phone to work with a sim from a new network (vodafone's coverage is ****!)
ac17 said:
Hi gang,
I have a Gnex, rooted with stock 4.2.2 and I am trying to unlock the IMEI using the following proceedure stipulated by my carrier:
- Insert a sim from another network
- enter IMEI unlock code (available on Vodafone's website)
However - it gives me an error message!
what is wrong - is it because my ph is rooted?
Please help - I don't know much about IMEI, but I need my phone to work with a sim from a new network (vodafone's coverage is ****!)
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see this it may help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210&page=37
Hi.
I am unsure if my phone is unlocked and can proceed with porting my number over to Metro PCS. Please help me with advice how to proceed. I decided to move my service to Metro PCS since they are now a Tmobile company and after lots of research, I found that I can use my current phone/software as long as it was unlocked. I recently purchased my Galaxy s4 second hand and assumed it was not unlocked. I had immediately rooted it and flashed a new rom (Insane Kitkat 4.4.4). The phone has been working well. I already have requested and have my unlock code from Tmobile.
When I went to the Metro PCS store to port over my number, the phone did not request an unlock code when inserting their Metro PCS sim card (not activated). They said that my phone may already be unlocked or that it may not need to be unlocked since Metro is now owned by T-mobile. They stated that it may work if they go through the entire registration process, port over my number and activate it but that it would be a gamble. If it did not work, then I would not be able to go back and reactivate my sim immediately with Tmobile since it would then be in deactivated status with them.
I tried to find out if it is already unlocked by *#7465625# but my phone will not run this or any other USSD codes to verify. I keep getting errors when trying any USSD codes. A message says 'USSD code running' then "unable to process request".
A friend of mine has an activated Galaxy S4 on Metro PCS and I tried inserting her sim card to prompt for the unlock code but my GS4 just booted normally then showed 'not registered on network'. It did, however, have cellular signal bars. When I inserted my Tmobile sim into her GS4 it did ask for the unlock code normally.
I am at a loss now..
funny, I like to know if there is a way to check carrier unlock status for simcard without having to put a simcard in.
T-Mobile phones work with metropcs without the need to unlock
Could the custom rom be suspect?
Maybe need a stock rom to get carriers sorted out, then go to custom roms.
Pp.
serio22 said:
T-Mobile phones work with metropcs without the need to unlock
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I ended up contacting Tmobile and they stated that the phone showed unlocked status already but I think you are correct. I wasn't aware they could tell me this. It was very fast and super easy to find out.
I have the phone working great on Metro PCS now. USSD codes still failing though...
Hi Guys,
I got a good deal for LG G2 Sprint in Swappa. The seller said that it can be unlocked easily with MSL code for INTERNATIONAL use.
I have the MSL code with me now, but don't know where to plug in or what to do with it. On inserting my native country's (Indian) SIM card, getting "NO SERVICE" message.
Is there any easy way to unlock Sprint G2 for international carriers alone using MSL?? Can you help me out....
Currently running LS980ZVG with build LRX22G
LS980ZVG unlock help
venkat T said:
Hi Guys,
I got a good deal for LG G2 Sprint in Swappa. The seller said that it can be unlocked easily with MSL code for INTERNATIONAL use.
I have the MSL code with me now, but don't know where to plug in or what to do with it. On inserting my native country's (Indian) SIM card, getting "NO SERVICE" message.
Is there any easy way to unlock Sprint G2 for international carriers alone using MSL?? Can you help me out....
Currently running LS980ZVG with build LRX22G
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I am in a similar situation. after receiving the phone i noticed the network options were available for selection but then i updated to lolipop 5.0.2 and now the network options are watermarked. I have rooted and followed instructions to add property folder to carrier, add apns-conf.xml to etc folder and deleted the 2 recomended files but they keep returning. after dialing ##DATA# in APN settings i am not able to make any changes. inserted my sim and it says invalid card.
any help?
** MSL code not DSU lol**
called sprint since my S6 is ready to unlock and the lady gave me the MSL for the sim unlock and when i put in my ATT sim card it does nothing.... she said that it suppose to pop up with something that is suppose to let me put in my MSL.
i called up to them again a few mins ago and they said the ATT sim should work since they said the phone is unlocked and ready to use on a different carrier , when i put in a t mobile and att sim all i get is invalid sim and can't edit APN settings and when i select service Tmobile and ATT pop up but can't connect to them.
I had mine unlocked for domestic, and didn't need a msl. They unlock it in their system, and then when I put the t-mobile sim in, and it just worked. I think the msl is for international. I did have to call in more than once, because most of them don't know what they are doing.
Go in settings system update and press uicc unlock
Hi All,
Please help.
Goal:
- unlock N910P for domestic US (I have MSL code from Sprint)
- do not want to root
Details:
- account and phone is paid
- Sprint gave me MSL saying it is my unlock code
- 5.1.1
- has been reset to factory and cleared cache
- I watched a few videos saying that I need to put a different carrier sim in and it will prompt for the MSL code to unlock
- I have tired 4 sim from T-Mobile and AT&T, 2 are working sim from working phone... none will prompt for code
- I tried ##3282# which get me to manual settings but I am not sure if I should mess with it
- invalid sim for T-Mobile and AT&T but works fine for Sprint
- I read that it may work with Kit Kat but I cannot downgrade without root
Thank you all in advance.
Please let us not get into the debate of carriers and GSM/CDMA. I just need help with the unlock portion. Thank you again. :highfive:
SA1GON said:
Hi All,
Please help.
Goal:
- unlock N910P for domestic US (I have MSL code from Sprint)
- do not want to root
Details:
- account and phone is paid
- Sprint gave me MSL saying it is my unlock code
- 5.1.1
- has been reset to factory and cleared cache
- I watched a few videos saying that I need to put a different carrier sim in and it will prompt for the MSL code to unlock
- I have tired 4 sim from T-Mobile and AT&T, 2 are working sim from working phone... none will prompt for code
- I tried ##3282# which get me to manual settings but I am not sure if I should mess with it
- invalid sim for T-Mobile and AT&T but works fine for Sprint
- I read that it may work with Kit Kat but I cannot downgrade without root
Thank you all in advance.
Please let us not get into the debate of carriers and GSM/CDMA. I just need help with the unlock portion. Thank you again. :highfive:
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You couldnt downgrade to kitkat even if you were rooted. Youre on a locked bootloader.
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
SA1GON said:
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
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Why not use GalaxyTools to Sim Unlock if you have MSL?
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Why not use GalaxyTools to Sim Unlock if you have MSL?
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From my limited research, I believe it does not support 5.1.1 or requires root or both.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
SA1GON said:
From my limited research, I believe it does not support 5.1.1 or requires root or both.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Requires root.
toenail_flicker said:
Requires root.
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thank you for confirmation... I am trying to stay away from root as full tech support is more important to me at the moment.
SA1GON said:
thank you for confirmation... I am trying to stay away from root as full tech support is more important to me at the moment.
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I get that. I am, otoh, straddling that fence atm. I prefer root, but I just got the Note 4 so I spend my day cursing at the ads and playing "I wish, I wish..." Soon, very soon. :fingers-crossed:
Only way to get it running is root and GT
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Hi there,
Try these:
Method #1 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
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I know it has been a whie since you posted this, but the first method prompted me for network unlock key but the key sprint provided me was only six digits. and they actually provided a second one after the first was unsucessful. the second had no better results. Any hints?
Andrew K. Sterling said:
Hi there,
Try these:
Method #1 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press #7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code.
Method #2 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
Method #3 Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #0111*UNLOCKCODE# (you can try this method only if you already received the Network Unlock Code)
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Is the network unlock code the same as the MSL?
SA1GON said:
yup, I concluded that after a few hours of testing... tried several rev of Odin3 and several OEM ROM... all fail to auth... was hoping as last option that root will work but didn't plan for that route...
Are there any options to get the prompt for domestic SIM/carrier unlock? Whether auto or manually?
The only paid unlock service I see for N910P that guarantee it is on eBay... are those trustworthy?
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I'm sure there's some way to use your msl to unlock, but I don't know how.
But if you give up, I used www.idoneapps.com
I used him and worked flawless. They have good support too.
I think you need to flash pc1 firmware or below to unlock but after you unlock you can flash anything else. As long as you don't disturb your efs partition you'll be unlocked. (But this requires root)
Hope you figure it out without having to pay, but if not, they're great.
Here , this will take all your problems away ?
#7465625*638*#
Unless ... for some weird aşş reason it doesn't work with your phone ? Then just look up on Google a secret dial code to force the network unlock code input for whatever phone you have