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Is Sim Unlock Available?

So im thinking of getting a Galaxy Nexus on craigslist but I am wondering whether there is simple way to unlock atm. Im located in Canada and will have to get the device to work with my carrier Rogers.
Thanks

All nexus phones come factory unlocked from Samsung

isinisterx said:
All nexus phones come factory unlocked from Samsung
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You are talk bout bootloader unlock, OP is talk bout SIM unlock.

xGary said:
So im thinking of getting a Galaxy Nexus on craigslist but I am wondering whether there is simple way to unlock atm. Im located in Canada and will have to get the device to work with my carrier Rogers.
Thanks
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I have never used Craigslist. It is for second-hand stuff, right? Can't you ask the seller if it is sim locked to any carrier and if so could he unlock it before selling it?
I am on contract with O2 but I called them as soon as I received the phone and they were able to send me the unlock code for no charge. I told them I was on assignment in Korea and needed to use a Korean sim.

xGary said:
So im thinking of getting a Galaxy Nexus on craigslist but I am wondering whether there is simple way to unlock atm. Im located in Canada and will have to get the device to work with my carrier Rogers.
Thanks
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Unless they got the phone from Japan or a few carriers in Europe, the phone should be SIM unlocked.

Actually a lot of them are carrier locked here in Canada (or as far as I can tell from the Craigslist postings). The reason I don't get a unlocked one is because locked ones are cheaper so if there is a simple way to unlock then I could save some money.

If the phone is sim locked to a carrier then you can easily get it unlocked either at a phone shop or online. They range from around 15-25GBP.
Unfortunately there is no free way of doing it.
Mark.

There is (although I didn't try it), but you'll lose your IMEI with the permanent solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1548210

T-mobile device unlock app not working

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.
Sent from my SM-G925T

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

cclhuzhou said:
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

thatotherguy.. said:
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!!!!!!!

unlocking sim for sm-p607t (T-Mobile) ??

I was wondering if anyone gotten their tablet unlocked and can help me out on how or where I can get mine to unlock
Thank You in advance

Nearly two years ago I paid $30 to CellUnlocker.net to unlock my P607T. It maybe be cheaper now, but they worked for me.

Try UnlockRadar.com, they have a -20% offer and it will cost you something around 20$.
https://www.unlockradar.com/unlock-samsung/galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition

Has anyone tried to get the SIM network unlock code for free from T-Mobile?
I have had good results from them in the past, but I just saw this KB article: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14910
One of T-Mobile's requirements (in addition to account in good standing, device not on payment plan, no more than 2 unlocks per year) require that the device be active on the account for at least 40 days, so I'll need to wait before I try. I'm happy to wait a month to save $20, unless someone tells me it's never going to happen, in which case I'll buy from a third-party now.

Unlocking Note 10.1 (2014 T Mobile
DA6030 said:
Has anyone tried to get the SIM network unlock code for free from T-Mobile?
I have had good results from them in the past, but I just saw this KB article: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14910
One of T-Mobile's requirements (in addition to account in good standing, device not on payment plan, no more than 2 unlocks per year) require that the device be active on the account for at least 40 days, so I'll need to wait before I try. I'm happy to wait a month to save $20, unless someone tells me it's never going to happen, in which case I'll buy from a third-party now.
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I purchased my T-Mobile Note 10.1 (2014 Edition from Amazon. I threw in an AT&T sim and simply searched for the correct network. No unlocking required..
Ron

ronr9286t said:
I purchased my T-Mobile Note 10.1 (2014 Edition from Amazon. I threw in an AT&T sim and simply searched for the correct network. No unlocking required..
Ron
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Oh wow, interesting! Are you sure you have a P607T, not a P605? I just threw in an active Verizon SIM and definitely had my boot interrupted with a "SIM network unlock PIN" prompt.

Unlocking SM-P607T
DA6030 said:
Oh wow, interesting! Are you sure you have a P607T, not a P605? I just threw in an active Verizon SIM and definitely had my boot interrupted with a "SIM network unlock PIN" prompt.
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Yep, just pulled out the best and that is the model. I'm on Android 5.1. Went into Connections, More Networks, Mobile Networks, Checked Mobile Networks and Data Roaming, Opened Network Operators, Select Automatically (Automatically Select Preferred Network), and Default Setup.
Maybe it only works with an AT&T SIM???
Ron

DA6030 said:
Has anyone tried to get the SIM network unlock code for free from T-Mobile?
I have had good results from them in the past, but I just saw this KB article: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14910
One of T-Mobile's requirements (in addition to account in good standing, device not on payment plan, no more than 2 unlocks per year) require that the device be active on the account for at least 40 days, so I'll need to wait before I try. I'm happy to wait a month to save $20, unless someone tells me it's never going to happen, in which case I'll buy from a third-party now.
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I just tried unlocking tonight, the online representative said it wasn't a T-Mobile device and contact Samsung to figure out "who originally manufactured my tablet." This despite the fact I have to deal with the stupid t-mobile jingle every time it starts up.

As far as I know the Tmobile variant doesn't come locked. Verizon isn't a true GSM network, they use the SIM for 4G LTE.
I've spoken to Tmobile many times and they say none of their tablet comes locked but who knows. Try an AT&T sim... if it let's you use it it means it's unlocked. There is no such thing as selective network lock. It's either locked or it's unlocked.

T-Mobile USA definitely SIM-locks subsidized devices (but you can unlock once paid off, or pay someone to do it). My P607t and my Tab S2 (817t) came SIM-locked.

p607t unlock
i havep607t tmobile i unlock sim card in cellunlocker.com its working but no wifi and bluetooth my friends told me that must root it to get full option he did but after that its locked again give me massege this is unauthrized software so sim card unlock how i get original case make it unlock again its didnot ask to unlock code

egymaster said:
i havep607t tmobile i unlock sim card in cellunlocker.com its working but no wifi and bluetooth my friends told me that must root it to get full option he did but after that its locked again give me massege this is unauthrized software so sim card unlock how i get original case make it unlock again its didnot ask to unlock code
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I am happy to help with your tablet, but don't understand your question. Maybe someone can help translate to English for you?

HELP, Did you order your phone from Samsung?

Did you get the Verizon model from Samsung? can you use it on other networks? is it unlocked?
I am buying the note 8 and Samsung is saying it will be locked to Verizon. I called Verizon to find out how to unlock the phone and they said they dont lock any phones.
So did you get a Verizon phone from Samsung and was it locked, if so were you able to unlock it?

I ordered my phone from Samsung. Powered it on, activated it, then popped an active T-Mobile SIM into it and it worked. Therefore, you should be getting an unlocked Note 8 from Samsung if you order the Verizon model.
Edit: I have the S8+

gingi999 said:
Did you get the Verizon model from Samsung? can you use it on other networks? is it unlocked?
I am buying the note 8 and Samsung is saying it will be locked to Verizon. I called Verizon to find out how to unlock the phone and they said they dont lock any phones.
So did you get a Verizon phone from Samsung and was it locked, if so were you able to unlock it?
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I bought a Verizon Galaxy S8 + from Samsung and it is unlocked. I am using it on AT&T at this time with no problems. The good thing is that I can still get Verizon updates.

you should buy the unlocked version thats not carrier specific and not loaded with bloat and you'll find it discounted more often than not

Unlocking a S9

Has anyone gone through a 3rd party service to unlock a s9 yet?
I was told that it's internationally unlocked but not domestically unlocked. The carrier wont unlocked the phone until the phone contract is up.

I'm in the process of having mine unlocked(via code), I'll update if it was successful.

What the Benefits of unlock Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone ?

To be able to use it with other carriers.

Trying to unlock my AT&T model, and it's been a week so far. Unlockers on Ebay have been unsuccessful, AT&T has given me the runaround. SUPPOSEDLY it will be done in 48 hours, but I've heard that for the past week.
T-Mobile will unlock their model within a day if you contact them on Twitter. AT&T is just proving why they're an embarrassment of a carrier.

Well, Sprint has the crazy rule of being active for 50 days before unlocking...
I'm debating paying for an unlocked if one can be found.

entropism said:
Trying to unlock my AT&T model, and it's been a week so far. Unlockers on Ebay have been unsuccessful, AT&T has given me the runaround. SUPPOSEDLY it will be done in 48 hours, but I've heard that for the past week.
T-Mobile will unlock their model within a day if you contact them on Twitter. AT&T is just proving why they're an embarrassment of a carrier.
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I'm in the process of having mine unlocked(via code), I'll update if it was successful.
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Have either of you had luck with unlocking your AT&T S9 with a 3rd party unlock service?

Success
brazilian812 said:
Have either of you had luck with unlocking your AT&T S9 with a 3rd party unlock service?
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Mine was an Xfinity Mobile variant, but after trying 3 different companies and trying for a few weeks, I finally got it unlocked. The Unlocking CO was finally able to unlock my phone, it took almost 3 days for them to get the code but it worked.

I actually got a refund from Pro Unlockers, and AT&T finally came through after 2 weeks.

Hey! I'm pretty good when it comes to unlock phones, i got mine (s9) unlocked for international USE... If any of you has any questions, Telegram: @laacv17

ascrackool said:
Has anyone gone through a 3rd party service to unlock a s9 yet?
I was told that it's internationally unlocked but not domestically unlocked. The carrier wont unlocked the phone until the phone contract is up.
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Last time I checked they carry S9 for network unlocking.

You can get any S9 or S9+ variant unlocked through Ebay including Sprint:
Also can do Bad IMEI devices also. Look through items for sale. 100%guarantee.
Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk

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Chimera tool support started unlocking
Added Unlock Online* - First in the World
SM-N960U, SM-N960U1 (TMobile - TMB, TMK)
SM-G960U, SM-G960U1, SM-G965U, SM-G965U1 (Sprint - SPR, XAS)
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Have you done this or know anyone that has? Thanks

I did this 2 days ago, it works perfectly. Took about 15 minutes. It cost me $60, its cheaper in other places now

Got my unlock through swift unlocks and it works perfectly .

I ordered a t-mobile s9 unlock a week ago from one (reputable) place, and they just sent me an email that unlocking is delayed and they are trying an alternative database. Does anyone know if this is normal?

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I actually got a refund from Pro Unlockers, and AT&T finally came through after 2 weeks.
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When you unlocked it with AT&T, did you lose Wifi calling ability with AT&T? Curious to know as that will determine if I get mine unlocked for possible future move to another carrier. I understand if its unlocked and I move to a different carrier, that I for sure will lose WiFi calling and other advanced features...I'm just curious if I will lose them right off the bat with the original AT&T carrier.

I have a S9 that I need unlocked. Can u help?

Galaxy S9 Root
is it possible to root and flash the verizon s9? please help.. i bought one that has a google verification still locked on it and wanted to see if i could root it and utilize it as a metro pcs phone.