Hi,
If i buy one of these locked to a UK Carrier is it possible to sim unlock the phone yet?
Thanks.
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n0ble said:
Hi,
If i buy one of these locked to a UK Carrier is it possible to sim unlock the phone yet?
Thanks.
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I think that should be dependent on the carrier. The law does say they have to unlock after a certain time and they are allowed to charge a reasonable fee. However if you are in the UK CPW do have them in stock unlocked. Unless you want a specific colour linked to a carrier...
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guhvanoh said:
I think that should be dependent on the carrier. The law does say they have to unlock after a certain time and they are allowed to charge a reasonable fee. However if you are in the UK CPW do have them in stock unlocked. Unless you want a specific colour linked to a carrier...
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Thanks, but you have not told me anything i didn't already know.
To be more clear, is there any 3rd party companies offering sim unlock that can be vouched for with this device.
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n0ble said:
Thanks, but you have not told me anything i didn't already know.
To be more clear, is there any 3rd party companies offering sim unlock that can be vouched for with this device.
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No idea. The fone had only just come out, it might be a little early for that in the UK. Not that this helps you...
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I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??
nazem said:
I got this phone from a friend and i want to send it over seas but before i do that i need to get it unlocked! Search through all the forums and can only find unlocks for the I9300. Did i miss anything??
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either get teh code from AT&T (if you're a customer) or pay $25 for it at one of the unlock code sites. there are no 'free' options outside of the carrier.
To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?
pwned101 said:
To get the code from ATT, dont you have to pay the full price of the phone though? Also, if you do the 25$ unlock code thingy, does the unlock stay forever (even if I do an update or change ROM's)?
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No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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defnow said:
No, I got my code from At&t after owning my device for 40 something days through upgrade and unlock stays forever ...even when OTA or ROM changing.
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it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.
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it also depends who you get as a CSR. one guy gave me a code for my sister's literally 2-day old SGS3 without question. i did online chate like 4 times before someone obliged.
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Exactly. All depends who you speak with... :thumbup:
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Lol.. I'm trying it tomorrow itself then..
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unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?
ehaze said:
unlocking allows you to use the phone on other carriers?
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Other sim carriers yes..
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defnow said:
Other sim carriers yes..
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thanks!
Looking for ways to unlock T999. Got the device for app testing purposes knowing it is blocked on T-Mobile. Now, to further test certain areas, need the phone unlocked completely. Of course, the findings will be shared on XDA in appropriate threads. So, please suggest any tools/apps/options to unlock this phone.
Calling T-Mobile for unlock code is NOT an option as the seller clearly stated it is blocked on the network and I verified that it is blocked.
Any ideas? (of course, free is first and cheap is second).
Ebay is your only other option at this point.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Ebay is your only other option at this point.
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You suggest selling it or, buying unlock code?
razormight said:
You suggest selling it or, buying unlock code?
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There are unlockers on eBay that will do it for less than $10.
I've been trying to do this forever. I'm trying to use it in Canada, I already know it wont work CDMA but will on GSM/Global. Its S-Offed and I know I will probably need to be on the stock ROM so I got back to stock. I can't pay for the service cause I'm a student and need that 10 bucks. Help please?
Is your phone unlocked?
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Is your phone unlocked?
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not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though
makerender said:
not SIMunlocked. It is rooted and s-offed though
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I think the Sim needs to be unlocked
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I think the Sim needs to be unlocked
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Yes, I want to know if there's any way to do that myself.
Yes but you gotta pay.
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GoonAssJuan said:
Yes but you gotta pay.
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So there's definitely no way to do it on my own? I can only do it by paying someone?
I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?
Jayman007 said:
I have a stock verizon incredible 2 that I need to sim unlock for use in Thailand. Is it really true that the only way to sim unlock this phone is to pay for an unlock code?
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Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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kylesag21 said:
Yes. Or ask Verizon global services to unlock it if your still with them.
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I have never been with Verizon so that choice is out of the question. I guess I need to find the cheapest vendor selling the codes.
Thanks.
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Maybe for you Americans by US based carriers.
I didn't buy the phone from Verizon. I don't live in the USA. I don't intend to use the phone on any US carrier. Who will sue me again and what law have I broken?
Also I'm pretty sure the law states that it is for devices purchased after last Saturday. Hopefully there aren't a lot of people buying brand new Dinc2s.
Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?
makerender said:
Alright, I guess that's it then. Would anyone be able to direct me to a reputable and cheap unlocking service?
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I'm looking for the same.. cheapest I found thus far is on ebay and they want like $11.
joefrog1996 said:
Just FYI
As of like a week ago unlocking without the carrier's consent is illegal and you can be sued....... Just saying
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Doesn't apply for phones bought out of contract.
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Long story short is my boss is buying out my contract to put me under the employer account with verizon. Is there a way to unlock this to work with verizon?? Thanks in advance
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keithkevorkian said:
Long story short is my boss is buying out my contract to put me under the employer account with verizon. Is there a way to unlock this to work with verizon?? Thanks in advance
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You may want to check if your employer is going to require a BYOD mgmt app like airwatch. You may want to keep your phone and let your employer purchase a new Verizon phone for you. That's one of the reasons Verizon and AT&T are approved. They have locked bootloaders. Your security people read XDA too ... //cheers
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My brother bought an x5 premium but it's locked to EE. The first time he contacted EE they said it'll take 3 weeks, it didn't happen so he's contacted them another 3 or 4 times and they've not done anything. Now they're saying that Sony haven't released the code...... That doesn't sound right to me.
Has Anyone successfully unlocked their z5 premium?
Thanks
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thedan55 said:
Hey guys
My brother bought an x5 premium but it's locked to EE. The first time he contacted EE they said it'll take 3 weeks, it didn't happen so he's contacted them another 3 or 4 times and they've not done anything. Now they're saying that Sony haven't released the code...... That doesn't sound right to me.
Has Anyone successfully unlocked their z5 premium?
Thanks
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If you're in the U.K., Carphone Warehouse is where you get unlocked fones from. All the time.
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guhvanoh said:
If you're in the U.K., Carphone Warehouse is where you get unlocked fones from. All the time.
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You mean get them unlocked, or just get unlocked phones?
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thedan55 said:
You mean get them unlocked, or just get unlocked phones?
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Carphone Warehouse only sell unlocked fones. So save yourself the hassle and get your fone there.
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guhvanoh said:
Carphone Warehouse only sell unlocked fones. So save yourself the hassle and get your fone there.
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Right, but mind you, that's not what this thread is asking..... But thanks for the tip!
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i thought the phone was unlocked already?? when i bought mines it came unlocked
raven213 said:
i thought the phone was unlocked already?? when i bought mines it came unlocked
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Hi mate, thanks for the reply. This phone is locked to EE and I'm having issues unlocking it, as I said in the op
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Hi mate, thanks for the reply. This phone is locked to EE and I'm having issues unlocking it, as I said in the op
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Only way i can think of is to buy an unlock code for it
raven213 said:
Only way i can think of is to buy an unlock code for it
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Any recommendations of where? Someone trustworthy
guhvanoh said:
Carphone Warehouse only sell unlocked fones. So save yourself the hassle and get your fone there.
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Wrong, carphone warehouse do sell sim free network unlocked devices but they mainly only deal in network locked devices. The only UK network to supply sim free network unlocked Bootloader unlockable devices for all there handsets whether payg or contract is three UK.
Best place to look for a unlock code is amazon or eBay to be honest, costs a few quid n they send you a email with a code I think is how it works. I do know that some network's are cheaper and easier to unlock than others you could always try places like gumtree see if any local phone shops have advert. Thought the network had to supply a pac code to unlock the device to any network if there's no money owing on it in unpaid bills
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