Hello I just paid off my note 5 and was told there is a way to get AT&T to unlock your boot loader by the rep at the AT&T store then called customer service and that said the same
I have started the process I was told of and was wondering if any one has heard of this or had success with it
There is absolutely no way to unlock it. Sorry
They're probably referring to carrier unlock (allowing you to use another carrier's SIM) vs a bootloader unlock.
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They're probably referring to carrier unlock (allowing you to use another carrier's SIM) vs a bootloader unlock.
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Was not carrier unlock that was step one of the process described to me
I have went through all steps they have given now the next to last step is to wait for an email that will most likely never come
taz44410 said:
Was not carrier unlock that was step one of the process described to me
I have went through all steps they have given now the next to last step is to wait for an email that will most likely never come
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Carrier unlock, not a bootloader unlock.
sultan.of.swing said:
Carrier unlock, not a bootloader unlock.
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Last I checked sim unlock didn't void warranty so don't jump to conclusions
I still have the recording of the conversation with the at&t rep
Have jumped ship for the unlocked s6 edge + but if the email with the unlock ever does come I'll Share it but my hopes are not high for it
taz44410 said:
Last I checked sim unlock didn't void warranty so don't jump to conclusions
I still have the recording of the conversation with the at&t rep
Have jumped ship for the unlocked s6 edge + but if the email with the unlock ever does come I'll Share it but my hopes are not high for it
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I said nothing about a warranty.
sultan.of.swing said:
I said nothing about a warranty.
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I did
As the rep said the unlock would void it
Let me clarify
I was told once paid for and unlocked at&t would have Samsung email me a file to flash with kies to unlock my bootloader and that it can take up to a month to receive the email
taz44410 said:
I did
As the rep said the unlock would void it
Let me clarify
I was told once paid for and unlocked at&t would have Samsung email me a file to flash with kies to unlock my bootloader and that it can take up to a month to receive the email
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...You are back at the lies again... Proof or it never happened. You still have not showed a bit of proof that this is true.
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ToxicDev said:
...You are back at the lies again... Proof or it never happened. You still have not showed a bit of proof that this is true.
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You can doubt what I have said and what I've been told but do not call me a lier it does not good and it just serves to anger
If you don't have anything constructive to say move on. There is no need to be childish
Further more I've been here way to long to spread lies and false hope
taz44410 said:
You can doubt what I have said and what I've been told but do not call me a lier it does not good and it just serves to anger
If you don't have anything constructive to say move on. There is no need to be childish
Further more I've been here way to long to spread lies and false hope
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Hello, I know its been a long time since you posted this thread, but did you received the email to unlock the bootloader???
Thanks
herbar said:
did you received the email to unlock the bootloader???
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Looking at the April 2nd date that you posted....
I see what you did there...
You did a post-April-Fool's taunt on taz44410 to torment him to continue waiting on an e-mail that will never come.
Even if AT&T was to even suggest something like that, it would be wickedness.
herbar said:
Hello, I know its been a long time since you posted this thread, but did you received the email to unlock the bootloader???
Thanks
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Ummm ... If he HAD gotten that *magic* file? I can imagine this thread being THOUSANDS of posters and Thank You's at length had he actually gotten it or made it available for all of us severely frustrated Note 5 ATT people. Smiles
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This thread is a bounty to get a proper port of the H850 framework. This will allow us to enjoy all the feature of the H850 on our H830. Personally I am hoping this will make unlocking my G5 easier because we should be able to obtain our unlock codes (I already have mine) and do it the standard way. But understand when pledging that is only a theory and no guarantees.
If you pledge please pay up once it has been achieved.
As always this port must be something the average user can flash. Once it has been achieved we will discuss with the dev(s) on how/if they want to receive their donations.
So far the devs I know of are @autoprime and @Miustone
Pledges:
jkhan49 - $25
liushangrong - $50
Total: $75
Decided to sell my phone so I removed my pledge but I'll keep updating it for you. I got impatient after a month an a half.
Hey buddy $25 from my side too..
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Hey buddy $25 from my side too..
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Updated ☺
Can anybody help me T-Mobile sim unlock method ，$50
I suspect we have a CM ROM, will be able to use the key to unlock. The system determines the network lock tips?
liushangrong said:
I suspect we have a CM ROM, will be able to use the key to unlock. The system determines the network lock tips?
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Yeah cm should work too I would assume as long as it is properly ported.
I updated the OP and removed my name since I gave up and sold my phone. I will continue to update this is anyone else wants to pledge. Good luck everyone
Delete my quota, I have to sell my phone
Thought this was for bootloader unlock...
joshuadjohnson22 said:
...Decided to sell my phone so I removed my pledge but I'll keep updating it for you. I got impatient after a month an a half.
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If you had your TMobile LG G5 for a month and half, wouldn't TMobile unlock it for you? What happened?
I'm keeping my G5 for 40days and then trying to unlock it, so I was just wondering what your results were.
Thanks
23good said:
If you had your TMobile LG G5 for a month and half, wouldn't TMobile unlock it for you? What happened?
I'm keeping my G5 for 40days and then trying to unlock it, so I was just wondering what your results were.
Thanks
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You would think but even after FCC complaint and having T-Mobile office of the president call me saying they really want to unlock it but it isn't showing up on their system and they have tried every method they have... After spending 65 dollars in cellphone service and getting no where I caved. Good luck... Never worked out for me
joshuadjohnson22 said:
You would think but even after FCC complaint and having T-Mobile office of the president call me saying they really want to unlock it but it isn't showing up on their system and they have tried every method they have... After spending 65 dollars in cellphone service and getting no where I caved. Good luck... Never worked out for me
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I'm 21 days in and my imei isn't showing up in their system, so I think I'll be in the same boat. Thanks for your reply.
23good said:
I'm 21 days in and my imei isn't showing up in their system, so I think I'll be in the same boat. Thanks for your reply.
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The same thing happened to me and a lot of other people. My IMEI wasn't showing in their system so they said they couldn't unlock it. Don't listen to them. Lodge a complaint with the FCC saying they REFUSE to unlock your phone then contact Jennifer (information is below). I found it in another XDA thread. I got a call back in a few days (you have to be patient) from a Dianne who said they would escalate the issue and OVERRIDE it in the system to unlock it. Later I got a call back saying to retry the unlock app and it worked. You have to be past the 40 days of service though. I'm not sure why it didn't work for the other guy but you have to be persistent and don't take no for an answer. Be polite but persistent. By law they have to unlock it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66577246&postcount=11
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Desk:?*877-290-6323 ext. 3417976
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Palaeologi said:
... Later I got a call back saying to retry the unlock app and it worked...
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Were you rooted when you used the app to unlock your phone? Cause mine is rooted.
Just wondering if I need to remove root for the app to work?
23good said:
Were you rooted when you used the app to unlock your phone? Cause mine is rooted.
Just wondering if I need to remove root for the app to work?
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I used LGUP to reflash the stock ROM temporarily until it was unlocked because rooting it after the unlock does not remove the unlock SIM unlocks are permanent no matter what you flash to the device since the unlock is stored on a separate chip than the system. It shouldn't matter if your rooted but I would reflash stock to be sure. Also, I SIM unlocked to get AT&T but AT&T really sucked on it, I never got a single drop of LTE and I even went to the AT&T store and called their customer service many times and the phone was definitely set up right (APN, preferred tech, ect.). It may just be my area though. I'm back with T-Mobile now because it's much better than any other carrier in my area. I spoke with Diana at T-Mobile for the unlock.
Hello
What if You change the IMEI number of your LG G5 H830 TMOBILE phone to a "good' IMEI - that has been allready Unlocked with TMOBILE , and than run "DEVICE UNLOCK" app on your phone ?
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Hello
What if You change the IMEI number of your LG G5 H830 TMOBILE phone to a "good' IMEI - that has been allready Unlocked with TMOBILE , and than run "DEVICE UNLOCK" app on your phone ?
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It will not work
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It will not work
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Hello nkhater
Thanks for the tip .
It will not work because it will fail/blocked in TMOBILE SERVICE ?
I pictured the whole process like :
1) The "DEVICE UNLOCK" app , send the IMEI # (faked one) to the TMO server
2) The Server will check to see if the IMEI number is not blacklisted / etc
3) Since the number is Eligible to unlock (it has been unlocked before) - the server will send GOOD respond to the phone
4) The phone will be unlocked (for good)
5) then - I'll retrieve the original IMEI to the phone.
In what stage do you think - the process will fail ?
I tried permanent unlocking but it says it is not eligible, however i got it temporarily unlocked till august. so is there any way that i can make it permanent or any hacks that lets the temporary unlock stay forever.
Any hopes?
https://www.t-mobile.com/company/co...olicy/unlock-your-mobile-wireless-device.html
Check Ebay and see if any of those companies can unlock it
Lucifer9345 said:
I tried permanent unlocking but it says it is not eligible, however i got it temporarily unlocked till august. so is there any way that i can make it permanent or any hacks that lets the temporary unlock stay forever.
Any hopes?
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I was thinking about the same. Wonder what is it that relocks it after the 30 days. is it the t mobile app?
Was thinking what if you get a temp unlock then flash the Unlock stock firmware on top that removes all of t mobile bloat including that Unlock app. Will the phone remain unlocked and have no way of re locking back because the unlock app would be missing?
Xshooter726 said:
I was thinking about the same. Wonder what is it that relocks it after the 30 days. is it the t mobile app?
Was thinking what if you get a temp unlock then flash the Unlock stock firmware on top that removes all of t mobile bloat including that Unlock app. Will the phone remain unlocked and have no way of re locking back because the unlock app would be missing?
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It doesnt work i tried it already thinking the same and the phone relocks regardless of the app being installed or not unfortunately.
Lucifer9345 said:
I tried permanent unlocking but it says it is not eligible, however i got it temporarily unlocked till august. so is there any way that i can make it permanent or any hacks that lets the temporary unlock stay forever.
Any hopes?
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if your on a monthly installment payment plan, and have not paid for the device in full they will not permanently unlock the device.
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jazz995756 said:
It doesnt work i tried it already thinking the same and the phone relocks regardless of the app being installed or not unfortunately.
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I wonder how? I figured it was a good idea. Tempory unlock then flash the unlocked firmware would erase the T-Mobile Unlock App. How would it relock itself once on the unlocked firmware?
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if your on a monthly installment payment plan, and have not paid for the device in full they will not permanently unlock the device.
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Hmm this cant be true, just got mine permanently unlocked and still paying on it
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Hmm this cant be true, just got mine permanently unlocked and still paying on it
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this is per the T-Mobile website...
Unlock Eligibility for Monthly Phones and tablets
The device must have been active on the T-Mobile network for at least 40 days on the requesting line.
If the device was financed using T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), then all payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full.
If the device is on an account that has a service contract term, then at least 18 consecutive monthly payments must have been made or the account was migrated to a no contract rate plan.
If the device is associated with a canceled account, then the account balance must be zero.
T-Mobile may request proof of purchase or additional information in its discretion and certain other exceptions may apply.
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Hey
There it's a company saying that the t-mobile unlock app services are back online and they claim that they can unlock it for 45 bucks
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this is per the T-Mobile website...
Unlock Eligibility for Monthly Phones and tablets
The device must have been active on the T-Mobile network for at least 40 days on the requesting line.
If the device was financed using T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), then all payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full.
If the device is on an account that has a service contract term, then at least 18 consecutive monthly payments must have been made or the account was migrated to a no contract rate plan.
If the device is associated with a canceled account, then the account balance must be zero.
T-Mobile may request proof of purchase or additional information in its discretion and certain other exceptions may apply.
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I know the policy but I literally just did it, can provide screenshots of you really really need them lol try it, friend
princebama said:
I know the policy but I literally just did it, can provide screenshots of you really really need them lol try it, friend
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Did you call in to have it requested or did you just going to the app and tap Perm unlock?
djnikkofb said:
this is per the T-Mobile website...
Unlock Eligibility for Monthly Phones and tablets
The device must have been active on the T-Mobile network for at least 40 days on the requesting line.
If the device was financed using T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), then all payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full.
If the device is on an account that has a service contract term, then at least 18 consecutive monthly payments must have been made or the account was migrated to a no contract rate plan.
If the device is associated with a canceled account, then the account balance must be zero.
T-Mobile may request proof of purchase or additional information in its discretion and certain other exceptions may apply.
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Did you call in to have it requested or did you just going to the app and tap Perm unlock?
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Through the Device Unlock app. I wasn't expecting it to work due to the rules, but it did
princebama said:
Through the Device Unlock app. I wasn't expecting it to work due to the rules, but it did
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I think based on this experience, this could be some great news for everyone. I believe you honestly. So in a nutshell TMO rules don't fully apply to the S8 and it's unlocking policy. Thanks for the responses.
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Through the Device Unlock app. I wasn't expecting it to work due to the rules, but it did
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are you able to upload screenshots?
in the process of flashing back to tmobile firmware and ill give it a shot my self also.
ill report back
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Just tried it but didn't work says unlock failed.
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are you able to upload screenshots?
in the process of flashing back to tmobile firmware and ill give it a shot my self also.
ill report back
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Just tried it but didn't work says unlock failed.
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Done, here is the screenshot from device unlock and also proof of an eip balance. I'm pushing send on this at 4:47 Pacific time
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Done, here is the screenshot from device unlock and also proof of an eip balance. I'm pushing send on this at 4:57 Pacific time
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Wow you must have got really lucky. Ive tried it but keeps failing.. Guess ill keep trying it daily lol
Thanks
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are you able to upload screenshots?
in the process of flashing back to tmobile firmware and ill give it a shot my self also.
ill report back
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Just tried it but didn't work says unlock failed.
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Wow you must have got really lucky. Ive tried it but keeps failing.. Guess ill keep trying it daily lol
Thanks
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Yeah I have no clue why it worked. It failed on my wife's s7 edge which she still owes a little on
princebama said:
Yeah I have no clue why it worked. It failed on my wife's s7 edge which she still owes a little on
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was it your first time trying it? How long ago did you get the phone?
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was it your first time trying it? How long ago did you get the phone?
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First time. I got my S8+ around mother's day weekend in May
Maximoalba291 said:
There it's a company saying that the t-mobile unlock app services are back online and they claim that they can unlock it for 45 bucks
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What company
35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
Did you do anything to enable oem unlocking?
Nothing out of the ordinary. Loaded os WiFi on, no sim , dev options enabled oem unlocking then fastboot commands. It does in my opinion disprove that it's because of the imei not being 99 though
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Nothing out of the ordinary. Loaded os WiFi on, no sim , dev options enabled oem unlocking then fastboot commands. It does in my opinion disprove that it's because of the imei not being 99 though
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My only issue is, I don't see that it's a 35 imei. Pics don't show it. Of course. No need for full imei, but definitely would love to see that it is a Verizon model. I know my pixel 3 is a Verizon one, and when I got it, before I even popped my sim in, I was unable to even toggle the switch. They didn't have one pre-installed in this one, I put my sim from my old phone in after it was still greyed. Had it on my wife's Wi-Fi for 30 Min before giving up
I get that and if you want private message me I'll give you my number and send whatever needed to unlock these if it's here.
xvgarethvx said:
I get that and if you want private message me I'll give you my number and send whatever needed to unlock these if it's here.
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Oh, no, I only had ideas, but @FernBch is the mastermind. Maybe he can find something useful. Check the bootloader unlock bounty thread
abranson said:
Oh, no, I only had ideas, but @FernBch is the mastermind. Maybe he can find something useful. Check the bootloader unlock bounty thread
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yeah I tried to message him some time ago when I first started this adventure lol
xvgarethvx said:
yeah I tried to message him some time ago when I first started this adventure lol
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What firmware are you on?
xvgarethvx said:
35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
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i dont see how it helps at all unfortunately.. even if it is a vzw model you didnt do anything out of the ordinary that others havent already tried..
seems like if it is vzw u just got lucky lol
i got a brand new p3xl yesterday and did the same thing but it remains greyed out :-/
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What firmware are you on?
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it seems hes on oreo and already on a custom rom lol
Sorry just got off work. I am running aosip on pq2a 003 update.
@xvgarethvx
Am I first VZW Rooted?
If your phone is a Verizon Pixel XL, No.
If your phone is a Verizon Pixel 3 XL, Yes:
Please write the steps you did to root (unlock the bootloader) it.
Then change the name of your thread to: [Guide] How to Unlock Verizon Pixel 3 Bootloader
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35 imei twrp rooted am I missing something? Been a long time user of XDA just never posted so I can't post links so I guess imgur. /a/AgTqD7U
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What country are you in? I know that some devices in Europe can be unlocked after a certain period of time, I think 6 months or after you've paid off the contract. Something along those lines. Perhaps the IMEI are different outside the US? Nonetheless, did you buy it as a Verizon branded device either from Best Buy, Google or Verizon? If you bought it from Verizon then I'd say you got lucky as mentioned above. But suffice it to say you have done nothing that hasn't been tried hundreds of times.
USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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Where did you buy it? What do you mean by it was "a warranty"? In store sealed without a sim is extremely unusual if it was a brand new device. They all come with a Verizon sim in them afaik.
As for the fastboot rma commands, it's not necessarily the way they would do it. They could whitelist the IMEI temporarily, fastboot a factory image, then blacklist it again. Perhaps they forgot to blacklist yours. I'd say *very* lucky.
400 hours on the line with Verizon/Google I finally told them to give me a new one under warranty 5th one for various reasons and my final warranty according to them. I honestly don't think it was luck considering I even got a letter from corporate office (vzw) to cease and desist my contact with them regarding the bootloader they don't like it when you know their policies better then them and call them out for quoting policies out of thin air.
Hmm.. 400 hours? Might be time to close this thread. Sounds like a bunch of bull **** to me. Consider me trolled.
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USA, and I agree about it probably being luck of the draw however it is a proof of concept that it can be done. This is a Verizon branded device. Was a warranty but in store and still in the sealed box without a sim in it.
My personal feeling is there's a fastboot command that is fastboot oem rma that sets the trigger for it. They have to be able to unlock them during the RMA process for repairs right?
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a proof of concept aka POC would mean you have process to unlock the bootloader which in this case you dont. You dont have any steps for anyone to replicate it nor do you know exactly how it was possible which means no poc can exist.
just my 2 cents of course lol
Proof of trolled more like
Sounds like a jcbizsnatch kind of story.
Hello. I have recently bought the device and found out about the rediculous locked bootloader issues. In order to do a bootloader unlock, you have to network unlock first. Here is my question. I found an unlocking website (https://unlocklocks.com/) and it supports the OP 7T, from tmobile usa. Would this be a realistic method? Anyone ever used/heard of these guys? I could care less if it was over $100, it would be well worth it to me. The question is "would it work?" Thanks
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Hello. I have recently bought the device and found out about the rediculous locked bootloader issues. In order to do a bootloader unlock, you have to network unlock first. Here is my question. I found an unlocking website (https://unlocklocks.com/) and it supports the OP 7T, from tmobile usa. Would this be a realistic method? Anyone ever used/heard of these guys? I could care less if it was over $100, it would be well worth it to me. The question is "would it work?" Thanks
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A guy is/ was doing some unlocks for free check in the questions section
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A guy is/ was doing some unlocks for free check in the questions section
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Yea I put in a request but if something happens if the user cannot do it I need an alternative.
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Yea I put in a request but if something happens if the user cannot do it I need an alternative.
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Well unless he's not doing it anywhere he should be able to he did mines in a couple of days just give it some time
Thank you. We will see what happens.
this won't cost you a cent
Hi
my method is free
install the app called VTS Android vulnerability suite. The oneplus 7T has two known vulnerabilities that have already been patched by google. dial 611 on your phone let them know the CRITICAL vulnerabilities have been patched by google the the service ie. Tmobile with its locked bootloader is keeping you from applying the update. Tell them on the record if they refuse to oem unlock then if your identity is ever stolen then they would be the responsible party. your ammo is the CVE and making the service liable... My phone is not paid off nor has the phone been on the network for 40 days. tell your tier 3 rep its above top secret. Cristy called me back in three days as she promised and unlocked my phone. This IS the only sure way to do it.
stevensquest said:
Hi
my method is free
install the app called VTS Android vulnerability suite. The oneplus 7T has two known vulnerabilities that have already been patched by google. dial 611 on your phone let them know the CRITICAL vulnerabilities have been patched by google the the service ie. Tmobile with its locked bootloader is keeping you from applying the update. Tell them on the record if they refuse to oem unlock then if your identity is ever stolen then they would be the responsible party. your ammo is the CVE and making the service liable... My phone is not paid off nor has the phone been on the network for 40 days. tell your tier 3 rep its above top secret. Cristy called me back in three days as she promised and unlocked my phone. This IS the only sure way to do it.
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Hey thanks for the info. I got my network unlock per xda user mobbdeep. Just waiting on the stupid unlock token.
anyone able to root with tmobile version? I have someone selling me their tmobile P6P, its payoff and unlock, but not sure if there is a difference after it is unlock.
There are already some threads in these sections concerning achieving bootloader unlock on T-Mobile variants of the P6P, which is all you need to worry about. Once you can unlock the bootloader (and have USB Debugging enabled) you can do anything you want.
I don't use T-Mobile but it involves contacting T-Mobile support, telling them you're going to be traveling out of the country, and request they SIM unlock the phone (so that you could use SIM cards that work in other countries). When they SIM unlock your phone, you can then enable OEM Unlock and unlock the bootloader. After that, the world is yours.
The other threads will give more detail and better advice, as I know there was something about temporary SIM unlock versus permanent, and how to achieve one or the other.
Search this section for T-Mobile in the thread name, if I remember correctly.
Vio281 said:
anyone able to root with tmobile version? I have someone selling me their tmobile P6P, its payoff and unlock, but not sure if there is a difference after it is unlock.
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I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am unlocked
ElevyNJ said:
I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am not unlocked
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It didn't work?
opz187 said:
It didn't work?
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It did. My brain added a not befoe unlocked. I edited my post
ElevyNJ said:
It did. My brain added a not befoe unlocked. I edited my post
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Is the bootloader option no longer greyed out?
opz187 said:
Is the bootloader option no longer greyed out?
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Correct it is not greyed out now.
ElevyNJ said:
Correct it is not greyed out now.
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I've been trying to go about it like you did, but I'm through Sprint which is making it difficult
ElevyNJ said:
Correct it is not greyed out now.
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You're directly through T-Mobile I take it?
opz187 said:
You're directly through T-Mobile I take it?
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I have gotten every phone I've owned in the last 4 years unlocked no problem through Tforce on FB. They wont budge on my Pixel 6 pro this time. Its crazy.
Took a couple hours of messaging today but T-Mobile twitter unlocked 2 new phones that were financed through T-Mobile. At first I received a canned not eligible due "insert company policy". I asked if they would waive the 40 day requirement if I paid off both devices in full today. They agreed but both devices must be connected to and use data on the network first. I paid off the remaining balance and they instantly unlocked both phones. I did not have to use the unlocker app. Lot of hoops to jump through but we'll get a $600 credit over 24 billing cycles. Make sure the credits are on your pending bill. We still have to trade in the old phones.
Both of these phones have physical sims. They confirmed both devices would be unlocked for both physical and ESIMS. I also learned that OTA updates are pending with no time frame for all 3 of our physical SIM cards. The updates would enable SA (standalone) 5G. They currently rely on LTE. Support confirmed that ESIMS currently work with SA 5G and that customers are capable of switching to ESIM using the website.
Edit: I created a Twitter account just for this. Want to point out that the customer service agent was professional and pleasant to work with. Be patient and respectful. They are clearly overworked after Sprint merger and outsourcing by the corportate MBA terrorists.
ok I'm not talking about sim unlock people, I'm talking about bootloader unlock...
ElevyNJ said:
I used Twitter to send a Direct Message. I said "Good evening support. I have a favor to ask. Can you unlock my new Pixel 6? I may be going out of the country on short notice to assist a family friend and would want to put in a SIM from a carrier there."
After giving the agent my IEMI I was told "Thank you and thank you for being the best part of T-Mobile for over 5 years! Wow, there would be no us without you I was able to find that phone but see it doesn't qualify yet to unlock. No worries, #WeGotYourBack and I'm attempting to find a way around this. Checking on this right now for you. Be right back!"
I then replied "I appreciate that. I understand that normally the phone has to be on the network for 40 days and paid off but I believe there are temporary unlocks for traveling"
The next message was "You are more than welcomed! I know travelling abroad can be stressful enough and we want one less thing on your plate. Here are the steps to unlocking the phone Permanently https://t-mobile.com/support/devices/android/google-pixel-6-5g/mobile-device-unlock-google-pixel-6-5g…."
And I am unlocked
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did you root your phone?
Vio281 said:
ok I'm not talking about sim unlock people, I'm talking about bootloader unlock...
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In order to unlock bootloader with T-Mobile Pixel 6, device needs to be sim unlocked on their end.
djy said:
In order to unlock bootloader with T-Mobile Pixel 6, device needs to be sim unlocked on their end.
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This
Can you do a bootloader unlock with a temporary sim unlock from tmobile, or does it require permanent sim unlock from tmobile?
If you are SIM unlocked, it functions like a factory unlocked PX6/P. Enable OEM unlock, go to bootloader, fastboot flashing unlock
You might be able to start here by getting your phone T-Mobile unlocked. Check out this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...rvice-oneplus-samsung-google-lg-moto.4231597/
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