I have the AT&T HTC 8525, went to Iraq and forgot my password. Can anyone help? People want to charge me $100 I can buy a new phone for that but I still need the info I stored on the phone.
The password feature would be useless if you could somehow go around it without clearing all the data on the phone.
So... AFAIK no, there's no way.
You can only save the info that is on your miniSD card
gysgtd said:
I have the AT&T HTC 8525, went to Iraq and forgot my password. Can anyone help? People want to charge me $100 I can buy a new phone for that but I still need the info I stored on the phone.
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Brother,
Hopefully you have a sim card and not a cdma phone because if you have used the sim manager you would at least have your contacts.
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Hi,
I've bought a cingular 8525 in the US expecting to be able to unlock it with the unlock tool Pof released. When I received the device and turn it on to my surprise asks a four digit password. It is a password protected device. How can I get rid of this password in order to proceed with the unlock of the SIM?
If I hard reset it will this allow me to enter my own password? Will hard reset affect any of the features or sofware that came original from factory?
I've writen to the seller asking for this password but have not got any answer yet.
Thanks for any help!
Moscou
Would that be a PIN from the SIM card?
A factory default Trinity even for those branded ones should have a default password set and enabled.
If its a brand new device, apparently they played around with it in the shop where you bought it.
If its a used device, the guy who sold it was setting a password.
In both cases you should ask the vendor about the password.
As the seller is not replaying to your mail, its possible that its a stolen one. How much did you pay for it?
well, the vendor said the consignant is traying to talk with his tech friends to find out what is this password but I don't know if he will come with a solution. That's why I asked if I hard reset it will cancel the previous password. I don't have any data in the phone yet for it is brand new so I am not afraid of loosing any data. I just need to know if a hard reset will solve the problem or if there is any other way to get rid of the password.
thanks,
Andre
If you don't have any data in the phone then trying a hard reset won't hurt because it'll re-install to factory (or currently installed rom) default settings. I don't know if this will get rid of the pin lock but it's worth trying.
Also, try a different SIM card as ww2250 said. This might be the problem.
Has anyone performed a hard reset and remember if the password was cancelled?
Andre
ww2250 said:
Would that be a PIN from the SIM card?
A factory default Trinity even for those branded ones should have a default password set and enabled.
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I have the pin for the SIM card I use in my other cel phone. I inserted the SIM card and typed its PIN and it didn't work. I believe it is requesting the device password.
gerald_s said:
If its a brand new device, apparently they played around with it in the shop where you bought it.
If its a used device, the guy who sold it was setting a password.
In both cases you should ask the vendor about the password.
As the seller is not replaying to your mail, its possible that its a stolen one. How much did you pay for it?
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I bought it at ebay express with a vendor with a hi score feedback. I've paid 400 bucks for it. The seller is answering my emails but didn't give me the solution for the problem.
Hard reset it. This will clear it.
Moscou said:
Has anyone performed a hard reset and remember if the password was cancelled?
Andre
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Just hard reset the device and you will be able to do what you want with it.
hi guys, i really need help on this, i bought my x1 from ebay, it has a vodafone logo on the box and the phone. i already tried flashing the phone succefully to a generic one but when i insert my o2 sim card into the phone and choose the network, it says cannot register to network, please choose something else, and i am unable to call out or do anything else.
so i went and got an unlock code, restored the phone back to the vodafone rom, but when i put in the o2 sim card there's no prompt which asks for my unlock code, and still when i try to choose my network it say unable to register?
i really need help with this, i have all the flashing tools and roms files, and also an unlock code. can someone help me pleaseeeeee..........
If it's a vodafone uk one then it's already unlocked.
However it may have had it's IMEI blacklisted? ie if it was stolen etc..
Best thing might be to speak to o2 or VF and see if it is.
Have you tried another sim? does it recognise this one?
My bet goes to blacklisted IMEI. Sorry dude.
hey i'm just curious... if a phone's imei is blacklisted, that only makes the phone useless if you're using that service provider? like if it was blacklisted by voda, could i just pop a tmobile sim in?
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, i just checked on the checkmend website. the phone is freaking blocked! the damn seller!
figurine said:
hey i'm just curious... if a phone's imei is blacklisted, that only makes the phone useless if you're using that service provider? like if it was blacklisted by voda, could i just pop a tmobile sim in?
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not as far as i'm aware , in the uk it goes on a central database
if you paid using paypal your purchase is protected... double protected if you paid by credit card first contact the seller, if you have no response file a complaint on ebay.
Cheers
Steve
Anybody know how to change the network name from something other than "T-Mobile | Get More..." ? Is this something that would require root? It didn't used to do that on my G1 with CM6 so was wondering if it's a software thing.
I find it more obnoxious on the notification bar when you pull it down.
And yes, root is required to silence it.
Mine says "T-Mobile" on the locak screen and when I pull down the notification.... might wanna hard reset the phone?
Did a hard reset yesterday and it didn't fix it...would doing the soft root allow you to change it?
Mine only said T-Mobile
Root hasn't developed enough to do any of that.... besides if you do change something, the "Un-root" system will wipe off everything and do a factory reset.
Maybe you got a "special" G2? lol
Mine says VStream, which is when I got my current SIM card. Should I switch to the SIM card provided in the box?
Mine said T-Mobile:Get More... until I switched to the new sim and now it just says T-Mobile.
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Mine only said T-Mobile
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Same here. When I got it yesterday I just put my SIM from my G1 in.
I used my G1 sim and it says "TMobile - Get More"
Sounds like it's a SIM thing then...I didn't use the SIM provided since for whatever reason it put my mom's cell # on the SIM (we're on a family plan and she's the primary account...had to go through some shenanigans to even get it shipped to my address and not hers). I guess I'll call T-Mo and see if I can get a new SIM shipped out.
So I am coming from a Nexus 5 and I am on T-Mobile, what do I need to do to get a nano SIM card. My phone comes today
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You can either cut your SIM card into a nano sim card. Find a template online
Or use a sim cutter, or go to your local carrier store and ask for a new SIM (they may charge you).
My T-Mobile stores here have been good about not charging for them. But some may...
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You can either cut your SIM card into a nano sim card. Find a template online
Or use a sim cutter, or go to your local carrier store and ask for a new SIM (they may charge you).
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So the only difference is less plastic??? Seems this may be the easiest way.
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If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
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If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
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Realistically you should not have any data on your sim. Newer smartphones now utilize the cloud for storing contacts and the like. If you have not done so already I suggest you start using gmail and transfer your contacts from the sim card. Thay way once you receive your new phone, insert the sim, turn the device on and add your gmail account to your new phone, your contacts will automatically appear on the new device.
you can find step by step instructions here or google to get more: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4416038?hl=en
When I started my 6p, it asked if I wanted to transfer settings from older phone. Said yes and it transferred basic google account info from the Nexus 5 to 6p. Once that was done, I used wifi at that point to complete setup, where OS updated and apps were restored (assuming you had set that option on the google account to backup/restore app data). Later I installed the tmobile sim and did a 'change sim' on my phone on tmobile web site for my account. Some apps still needed to be configured though.
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If I do get a new SIM, how do I transfer all of my info from my old one? Will T-Mobile do that for me?
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www.t-mobile.com/sim
Easy Peasey to activate the new SIM with your current account info
I'm on Verizon and got a new sim sent to me in prep for the new 6p. It was easier for me to get the old sim working from my old phone. I had to cut it but when i put it in the new 6p it just worked and I didnt have to wait for any activations.
The new nano sim I ordered would not authenticate but the old sim cut up worked great.
I am switching from my old Nexus 6 to a brand new Moto G5 Plus. I am with the carrier Total Wireless which is a Verizon MVNO. Their cellular service and pricing is excellent. Their CSRs are low functioning. What I want to know is if I can just pop out the SIM from my old phone and put it into my new one without any issues. They both take the same size SIM and they're both compatible with Verizon. I won't have to buy a new SIM card or anything like that, will I? I ask because a CSR told me that the SIM cannot be removed and is part of the phone so I would have to buy a new one. Yeah...I know. It was painful. I just left the chat. Thanks in advance for the help!
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I am switching from my old Nexus 6 to a brand new Moto G5 Plus. I am with the carrier Total Wireless which is a Verizon MVNO. Their cellular service and pricing is excellent. Their CSRs are low functioning. What I want to know is if I can just pop out the SIM from my old phone and put it into my new one without any issues. They both take the same size SIM and they're both compatible with Verizon. I won't have to buy a new SIM card or anything like that, will I? I ask because a CSR told me that the SIM cannot be removed and is part of the phone so I would have to buy a new one. Yeah...I know. It was painful. I just left the chat. Thanks in advance for the help!
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As long as sim is not locked then you should be able to put it in the g5+, log in to your total wireless account on WiFi and input your IMEI or MEID (which ever is longer) into your account for that SIM, and boom your rocking. You might not even have to do all that sometimes popping the SIM in just works.
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As long as sim is not locked then you should be able to put it in the g5+, log in to your total wireless account on WiFi and input your IMEI or MEID (which ever is longer) into your account for that SIM, and boom your rocking. You might not even have to do all that sometimes popping the SIM in just works.
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OK, cool. Thanks! Do you have experience with this? I ask because I have not seen anywhere on the website where I can edit the existing IMEI in my account. All I see is their Compatibility Checker.
Sorry I just assumed, not helpful I know that's just how it's been for me with other. Carriers. Sorry about to bad answer. Sounds like they must lock the SIM to the phone.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoContract/comments/4zzx47/total_wireless_sim_swapping_and_tethering/
According to that you can just pop in the Card though.
Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance
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Sorry I just assumed, not helpful I know that's just how it's been for me with other. Carriers. Sorry about to bad answer. Sounds like they must lock the SIM to the phone.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoContract/comments/4zzx47/total_wireless_sim_swapping_and_tethering/
According to that you can just pop in the Card though.
Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance
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Well, I do appreciate the effort! That's more than I could find. When my new Moto G5 Plus comes in I'll pop my existing SIM in and go from there. I figure if it doesn't work I'll just play stupid, tell them my phone was working then all of a sudden it isn't and make them fix it. Worst comes to worst, I have to buy a new SIM for a dollar or whatever. Thanks again! I'll report back here with the conclusion
I bought a new unlocked phone for Total Wireless but it used a different SIM size. Once I put the new sim card in the new phone, I logged into my Total Wireless account online, clicked the upgrade to new device and went through the steps. Once I completed that I powered up the new device and it worked.
Hope this helps in some way.
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I bought a new unlocked phone for Total Wireless but it used a different SIM size. Once I put the new sim card in the new phone, I logged into my Total Wireless account online, clicked the upgrade to new device and went through the steps. Once I completed that I powered up the new device and it worked.
Hope this helps in some way.
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I don't see "upgrade to new device" anywhere listed on the site. Can you direct me more specifically? Thanks.
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I don't see "upgrade to new device" anywhere listed on the site. Can you direct me more specifically? Thanks.
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Log into your account. It should be at the account options screen. If not, click on link to the left.
Once that comes up, click on view details. It should list your phone. Over to the right it should give you the option to upgrade the device.
If it doesn't then something is most likely wrong with the account and you'll need to get in touch with Customer Service.
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Log into your account. It should be at the account options screen. If not, click on link to the left.
Once that comes up, click on view details. It should list your phone. Over to the right it should give you the option to upgrade the device.
If it doesn't then something is most likely wrong with the account and you'll need to get in touch with Customer Service.
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Can you post a screenshot or something? Nothing you're saying is even remotely on this site. Are we talking about the same company?! Also, I just got a hold of them and now they are demanding I buy a new SIM card because apparently I can't transfer service to a new phone. That makes ZERO sense. Do you have to be UNDER a certain IQ to work for this company or what?!
So the verdict is in. With Total Wireless you CAN pop out the SIM from your old phone and put it into your new one BUT...there is an issue. The old phone's IMEI stays associated with the SIM you just put into your new phone. That will never be an issue should you just put the phone into the "old phone drawer" but it MAY become an issue if you sell or give away your phone to be used with Verizon or another Verizon MVNO. From what I gather, that IMEI will show as in use and not allow another user to register it with a new SIM. Will it matter if you go with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc...? I'm unsure but from what I gather, I doubt it. The really dumb part about this whole thing is Total Wireless's unwillingness to just unregister the old IMEI from your current SIM and register a new one. From speaking to a Verizon representative this is totally possible but Total Wireless refuses to do it. Instead they demand you buy a new SIM card. I assume this is from complete ignorance as their CSRs are almost completely inept. It's the best "bang for your buck" company to go with when you want / need Verizon service but if you need help...may the force be with you. Put it this way...They didn't even know what an APN was and insisted it was only a single word long (not even the right word).
I have two Moto G5 Plus's that I bought from Best Buy on the same day at the same time. I checked both IMEIs about 2 months ago to see if they were compatible both where. Now that my auto for ATT Gophone got turned off in time bought the CDMA sim kit. I went online to activate. Total Wireless said one is compatible and one is not. I called customer support and talked to a supervisor still got same thing. Was told if the phone wasnt activated on VZW then it would be unable to work. I told her both have been on ATT since day one. WTF! So looks like I am staying with ATT.