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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?
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
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 $19. It is on ebay from the user "aprivate". Sorry I'm a noob so I can't post the link but pm me for it if you can't find it. Hope that helps!
onthezone said:
I got my unlock code from AT&T and not sure why they won't give it to you, well I got it my self because I work for AT&T.
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Just wanted to say thanks. I thought the last thing AT&T would do was give me an unlock code for my Galaxy S3, which is about 2-3 weeks old. But I went online and chatted with them and got the code. The first guy gave me the PUK unlock code which was wrong. Then then next guy knew exactly what I wanted and asked me for my IMEI number and I just found that when I pulled the battery out. He gave me a code, I found an old non-AT&T SIM which I cut down and popped into the phone and entered the code. It took about 30 seconds but it then said I was unlocked.
My account is about 4 years old and have been through 2 prior phones with AT&T. I don't know if this makes a difference in whether or not they will give you an unlock code but you should try! I just told them I was going to travel overseas and need to use another SIM. No hassles!
Can you unlock iPhones also?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
Where is the cheapest place online to get the AT&T S III unlocked? I really need to get this done ASAP. Thanks..
raghu007 said:
even i am in the same situation as you ...i took a risk and went with unlockunit...there is an app u can download from play store....it is 24.99$...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
After hours of reading i decide to post im really stresfull with this situation. i bought a phone trough ebay i live in dominican republic but when i insert the SIM CARD say " NO SIM CARD" like if i had not put anything. i saw in the post that sprint has somehting modified to dont let no one activate the phone until we call them. i was trying to call them but there are asking me for a phone number and the phone doesnt have any phone number like the CDMA always do.
PLEASE!! there is any way to remove that security and unlock the phone without call sprint ?
if there is any how can i do that because i dont want to lose the money that i paid and im very needing this phone.
i tried lot of thing like the ##3282 and enable the LTE , BAND 26 AND 41 also i have my msl code but nothings appears to work.
Do i need to sell the phone for parts or i will need to wait till someone resolve this problem bz as i think is a software solution ....
Thanks for all
kiorix said:
After hours of reading i decide to post im really stresfull with this situation. i bought a phone trough ebay i live in dominican republic but when i insert the SIM CARD say " NO SIM CARD" like if i had not put anything. i saw in the post that sprint has somehting modified to dont let no one activate the phone until we call them. i was trying to call them but there are asking me for a phone number and the phone doesnt have any phone number like the CDMA always do.
PLEASE!! there is any way to remove that security and unlock the phone without call sprint ?
if there is any how can i do that because i dont want to lose the money that i paid and im very needing this phone.
i tried lot of thing like the ##3282 and enable the LTE , BAND 26 AND 41 also i have my msl code but nothings appears to work.
Do i need to sell the phone for parts or i will need to wait till someone resolve this problem bz as i think is a software solution ....
Thanks for all
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I think you should wait a little longer before selling it for parts as I think this is definitely a software solution.
tHANKS ill think i will wait a little longer
Hathoid said:
I think you should wait a little longer before selling it for parts as I think this is definitely a software solution.
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Need unlock code from Sprint for international use... they unlock over network. Still, shouldn't say no SIM card, try another.
Steamer86 said:
Need unlock code from Sprint for international use... they unlock over network. Still, shouldn't say no SIM card, try another.
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I've tried 3, all of them say no sim card.
Bottom line you shouldn't have bought the Sprint model. Sprint sends out the unlock code/unlocks the phone over their network and you being in the D.R, you're out of luck.
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Bottom line you shouldn't have bought the Sprint model. Sprint sends out the unlock code/unlocks the phone over their network and you being in the D.R, you're out of luck.
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It's not as complex as you are making it out to be, don't crush people's hope if you don't have facts behind it. Yes it wasn't a good idea to get the sprint one, but the deed is already done. Both the S4 and the HTC ONE were unlocked without sprint sometime after their release, I believe it will be the same case for the G2.
Hathoid said:
It's not as complex as you are making it out to be, don't crush people's hope if you don't have facts behind it. Yes it wasn't a good idea to get the sprint one, but the deed is already done. Both the S4 and the HTC ONE were unlocked without sprint sometime after their release, I believe it will be the same case for the G2.
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...and you have the "facts" that the G2 will be unlocked or you just want to "believe"? This belief of yours is based on what facts exactly? The HTC One and S4 are/were much more massively popular devices and attract much more attention. You are chastising me for being a realist yet all you're giving the O.P is your belief, just that.
I'm not crushing anyone's hope (where in blazes did you even get that from ). Why suffer through the wait for an unlock when the choice is there for O.P to get rid of it for as much as he/she can still get for it and get the GSM version.
kiorix said:
After hours of reading i decide to post im really stresfull with this situation. i bought a phone trough ebay i live in dominican republic but when i insert the SIM CARD say " NO SIM CARD" like if i had not put anything. i saw in the post that sprint has somehting modified to dont let no one activate the phone until we call them. i was trying to call them but there are asking me for a phone number and the phone doesnt have any phone number like the CDMA always do.
PLEASE!! there is any way to remove that security and unlock the phone without call sprint ?
if there is any how can i do that because i dont want to lose the money that i paid and im very needing this phone.
i tried lot of thing like the ##3282 and enable the LTE , BAND 26 AND 41 also i have my msl code but nothings appears to work.
Do i need to sell the phone for parts or i will need to wait till someone resolve this problem bz as i think is a software solution ....
Thanks for all
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I also bought a ls980 in ebay, but still is locked.
Steamer86 said:
Need unlock code from Sprint for international use... they unlock over network. Still, shouldn't say no SIM card, try another.
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Pretty sure sprint g2 say no sim card because it's locked. Usually a phone would say invalid or ask for a code but not the g2. Cmiiw
Heh, learn something new with this phone every day.
Please help with the sprint unlock
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Heh, learn something new with this phone every day.
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Hi,
Happy New Year everyone!!
I'm in India and am getting a great deal on a Sprint LG G2. Only thing is that i have yet to find an unlock for it. Do the codes given by the unlock sites work? Or does anyone have any sort of idea/clue?
Please keep this thread alive. The price difference for me is substantial and I have kept my purchase of the LG G2 on hold for the moment.
If anyone can help I would be really grateful.
Regards,
George Mathews
sometimes they can also give you unlock instructions thro email so what I would do is call sprint and ask whats the worse they can say? all they can really say im sorry but we cant help? I would really just call sprint
I just got the tmobile model I paid 100 bucks more than the sprint model on craigslist. I dont have sprint service and they told me that i have to have a 2 year contract with them. That they wont do prepaid plans to this phone.. Ridiculous but that's how they work. As Sprint i dont think they will unlock your phone since you didn't bought it from them.
George Matt said:
Hi,
Happy New Year everyone!!
I'm in India and am getting a great deal on a Sprint LG G2. Only thing is that i have yet to find an unlock for it. Do the codes given by the unlock sites work? Or does anyone have any sort of idea/clue?
Please keep this thread alive. The price difference for me is substantial and I have kept my purchase of the LG G2 on hold for the moment.
If anyone can help I would be really grateful.
Regards,
George Mathews
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Sprint's international phones get unlocked OTA (Over The Air) while registered on the network, meaning the unlock codes/mechanism are sent to the phone from Sprint itself. Unlocker websites will not work.
Other alternative is to wait for someone to develop an unlock solution like they did for the Sprint HTC One and Galaxy S4.
...or get a proper GSM LG G2 variant.
Oh, you guys are going to laugh... it's so simple... edit /system/build.prop and change ro.build.target_operator=SPR to ro.build.target_operator=OPEN
THAT'S ALL FOLKS! I see this is from last month, but some may not know that yet, and I came here by Google search, because my stupid phone which is an active Sprint phone started showing no SIM card, and I can't figure out how to make it go away.
sudosurootdev said:
Oh, you guys are going to laugh... it's so simple... edit /system/build.prop and change ro.build.target_operator=SPR to ro.build.target_operator=OPEN
THAT'S ALL FOLKS! I see this is from last month, but some may not know that yet, and I came here by Google search, because my stupid phone which is an active Sprint phone started showing no SIM card, and I can't figure out how to make it go away.
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If you also read through the WHOLE thread you'll see the issues with that method...
easy fix for no sim card sign or not recognized.
kiorix said:
After hours of reading i decide to post im really stresfull with this situation. i bought a phone trough ebay i live in dominican republic but when i insert the SIM CARD say " NO SIM CARD" like if i had not put anything. i saw in the post that sprint has somehting modified to dont let no one activate the phone until we call them. i was trying to call them but there are asking me for a phone number and the phone doesnt have any phone number like the CDMA always do.
PLEASE!! there is any way to remove that security and unlock the phone without call sprint ?
if there is any how can i do that because i dont want to lose the money that i paid and im very needing this phone.
i tried lot of thing like the ##3282 and enable the LTE , BAND 26 AND 41 also i have my msl code but nothings appears to work.
Do i need to sell the phone for parts or i will need to wait till someone resolve this problem bz as i think is a software solution ....
Thanks for all
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Edit prop file in systen folder and remove Spr in: xxx.carrier=SPR
Basically delete SPR at the end of the line. And your sim will work. Verified.
Hope this helps someone. I get so much from this forum and hopefuly I can give back.
How can I edit that part?
kiorix said:
How can I edit that part?
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Download ROM toolbox which has a built in build.prop editor (You must be rooted to do this). If you're doing this, change the OPEN to spr (lower case) and then reboot, otherwise you will get system UI crashes.
But... there is now a permanent unlock for the ls980. Please check the Sprint section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
UPDATE: TESTED ON MULTIPLE DEVICES NOW
S6, S6 EDGE, S6 EDGE +, Note 5 T-Mobile are compatible, also most newer Samsung Sprint models too.
PLEASE SEE MAIN THREAD IN S6 EDGE FORUMS http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/sim-unlock-t3186826/post62512066
Remote unlocking available
Both DSU (domestic) and ISU (international unlock)
You will need to have root at this stage
Please do this before hand.
Please check drivers are working too.
How to root....?
Install Stock 'PD1' via ODIN
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Install chainfire's AutoROOT via ODIN
https://download.chainfire.eu/810/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zenltetmo-zenltetmo-smg928t.zip
Please ensure you have a stable internet connection with at least 5mbps. ( If less please let me know, it is sometime still possible)
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I am available mainly 6PM-9PM.
I may be available outside these times. Don't get disappointed if I am not
You will NEED:
Root (please do this yourself )
A Windows PC (WIN10 working now)
Software program for me to remote connect. I will let you know via IM.
Process take as little as 5 minutes if everything is set up correctly.
So many unlocks so far (don't want to mention them all here as they are probably getting sick of the notifications See link above for the original thread.
This is really awesome...This guy unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + (SM-G928T) in less than 5 mins... Thanks a lot...i can use my phone while travelling overseas.
Can you help me unlock my s6 edge plus tmobile
Unlocking this phone is no Big deal... we do it too for ALL Tmobile S6, S6 edge, Note 5, Edge plus T-mobile variants... Once rooted we do remote unlocks within 15 mins or less... for more info check www. imeirepair . ca
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Will lte network work? and thanks
rousanco said:
Will lte network work? and thanks
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Probably not
samsung galaxy s6 edge sm-925t tmobile..need unlock
Hi, i really need help i have taught myself several things with these forums, but i still can't unlock this particular phone or root it and I have all the correct tools..we lost the phone for a day my little girl got her hands on it and my wife immediately report it , to the monsters at tmobile, so we paid 149 for insurance and got another one but then we found the phone, now they locked so no one can use it but not blacklisted and if we call they will charge us for 2 phones. it's brand new we had it a month when it went missing...i really wish to unlock this phone I already paid some bogus company and they didnt unlock it and took the money still waiting for refund.....if I could find the correct root I would root it and then have you unlock it for me and willing to pay something for it..
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stifilz said:
UPDATE: TESTED ON MULTIPLE DEVICES NOW
S6, S6 EDGE, S6 EDGE +, Note 5 T-Mobile are compatible, also most Samsung Sprint models too. Message me
PLEASE SEE MAIN THREAD IN S6 EDGE FORUMS http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/sim-unlock-t3186826/post62512066
Remote unlocking available
Both DSU (domestic) and ISU (international unlock)
You will need to have root at this stage
Please do this before hand.
Please check drivers are working too.
Windows 7/8 recommend for connection, some Windows 10 PCs are having trouble connecting We can try though
Please ensure you have a stable internet connection with at least 5mbps. ( If less please let me know, it is sometime still possible)
Please PM ME
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I may be available outside these times. Don't get disappointed if I am not
IM me via Google Hangouts [email protected] or skype me = stifilz.
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You will NEED:
Root (please do this yourself )
Win7/8, NOT Win10 as most don't work with the software
Software program for me to remote connect. I will let you know via IM.
Process take as little as 5 minutes if everything is set up correctly.
So many unlocks so far (don't want to mention them all here as they are probably getting sick of the notifications See link above for the original thread.
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Thank you very much stifilz, this is the kindest guy ever, Unlocked my phone ni less than 5 minutes, really I would never do this for free, I'm very glad to contribute with something.
Enjoy a couple of beers on me.
Thanks Again
Cannot thank you enough. Thanks.
thanks so much had a little trouble at first but the helped out greatly defiantly would recommend his service
This is service free?
AT&Tsucks said:
This is service free?
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Yes it most defiantly is. but you can give him a donation if you wish
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Do you charge is the question?
after unlocking this method videocalls, wi-fi calling are lost?
Hello! I filled the form yesterday, I'm awaiting your kind answer :=)
I've got another question, would it remain unlocked in the even that Sprint releases a firmware/rom update?
Cheers!
Mr. Sedas said:
after unlocking this method videocalls, wi-fi calling are lost?
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Doesn't change T-Mobile at all
mairenomon said:
Hello! I filled the form yesterday, I'm awaiting your kind answer :=)
I've got another question, would it remain unlocked in the even that Sprint releases a firmware/rom update?
Cheers!
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Perm unlocked
But... I live in Mexico, my company is at&t (still iusacell). Currently the phone asks you to enter a t-mobile sim to use this function and videocalls do not appear to me.
Mr. Sedas said:
But... I live in Mexico, my company is at&t (still iusacell). Currently the phone asks you to enter a t-mobile sim to use this function and videocalls do not appear to me.
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Provider issues. Not unlock issue.
Well my s6 is a gift and i am living in india
I have lived without root for as long as i could ( full 6 months, not bragging XD)
Anyways, the reason i havent rooted or am writing this is because i fear my device can get locked again incase i flash stock rom or basically reset it.
I read it somewhere and this got me a bit scared, coz i dont have a t mob sim, or bill or purchase date and all other info once could need, hell you guys can blame me that this device is stolen and i wont be able to prove that i own it...
So what are the odds of it getting locked
What should i check, to see things through and be 100% sure
P.S. i went to t mob site and clicked the live chat button to ask them directly and they ask all sort of stupid info 1st before starting chat like your ssn or account name etc...stupid tmobile.
Please reply. Really need clarification on this issue. May be a small thing to you guys but means a big time for me
hello all , hope someone's still monitoring these threads.
i just got a brand new , sealed in the box , att unlocked gsm 4G/lte m8. i put my sim card in from my previous phone and can only get "h" (or hspa) whichever its called ; but certainly no 4G/LTE.
i tried manually putting in the att apn settings with no luck and a reboot just because. this is the 2nd phone this has happened to me with from 2 different sellers.
i could try getting a new sim card i guess. although not sure if that would help.
anyone have any idea/s as to what i might try?
any help would be appreciated. [emoji318]
update : just installed device id and it reports ; htc_europe.
so something got mixed up somewhere. to my detriment.
p.s. no pc to run get var all
EDIT nevermind. decided to send it back and get a working-how-i-want-it-phone. [emoji2]
Sorry I couldn't help you out on this one, buddy. November and December were hectic for me IRL, and I was not on XDA at all!
thanks for the reply and continual monitoring of our m8's. i hope the new year brings better times for us all.
you , Einwod , that unholy guy and many others have kept me from bricks , troubleshoots and so much more that i cant even say "thanks" enough.
sent back the m8 and went waaay old school and ordered an s4 canadian (bootloader never locked) just to keep things even more simple.:good: