Best unlocking solution? - G1 General

Hi guys,
I've just bought one of these off of ebay (waiting for delivery), it's still on t-mobile but I am not, just wondering which unlocking solution you guys would recommend?
any help would be appreciated
(i couldn't find anything conclusive using the search so if its covered in another thread i apologise)

streather said:
Hi guys,
I've just bought one of these off of ebay (waiting for delivery), it's still on t-mobile but I am not, just wondering which unlocking solution you guys would recommend?
any help would be appreciated
(i couldn't find anything conclusive using the search so if its covered in another thread i apologise)
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going thru t mobile or what you just did.

If you're not on T-Mo then who are you on? Does anybody but T-Mo use their 3G frequency in the U.S.? If not you'll only be able to get edge speeds
If you're on AT&T, I'd recommend selling the T-Mo dream and picking up a Rogers one, that way you can get 3G.
That is assuming you're not going wifi exclusive.
Anways, easiest way to unlock is to just buy an unlock code from Ebay. They're like $7. Just search for T Mobile HTC Dream unlock code or something and you'll see them. Buy off somebody with a high rating. Should have the phone unlocked within the hour.

AverageCanadian said:
Anways, easiest way to unlock is to just buy an unlock code from Ebay. They're like $7. Just search for T Mobile HTC Dream unlock code or something and you'll see them. Buy off somebody with a high rating. Should have the phone unlocked within the hour.
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i made the same experience

This question has been answerred dozens of times in several different threads in this forum.
Just go through T-Mo they do it for free, explain the situation and they should be able to request the unlock code for you regardless of whether you are using their service or not.

ranger7424 said:
This question has been answerred dozens of times in several different threads in this forum.
Just go through T-Mo they do it for free, explain the situation and they should be able to request the unlock code for you regardless of whether you are using their service or not.
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He cleared said he's not with T-Mobile.

cigar3tte said:
He cleared said he's not with T-Mobile.
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and Ranger clearly* said whether hes using their service or not....

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ebay unlock code

sorry if this has been asked bofore, i searched the forum but coudn't find anything related.
i'm from south america and i'm planing to buy a tmobile us hd2 from amazon, and i'll need an unlock code in order to use it in my operator, and for me the simple way is getting the code from ebay. so i just want to know if anybody has managed to get an unlock code from ebay, if so, please tell me wich one did you use, cause there are many sellers ofering one and don't know wich one to trust
Thanks!
anybody???
huevo0000 said:
sorry if this has been asked bofore, i searched the forum but coudn't find anything related.
i'm from south america and i'm planing to buy a tmobile us hd2 from amazon, and i'll need an unlock code in order to use it in my operator, and for me the simple way is getting the code from ebay. so i just want to know if anybody has managed to get an unlock code from ebay, if so, please tell me wich one did you use, cause there are many sellers ofering one and don't know wich one to trust
Thanks!
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There are a few online companies that will do it (I think that htc-unlocker.com was one of them. I will double check...)
THIS is another thread right on the front page of this section, discussing a couple of options for purchasing carrier unlocks for the HD2
sirphunkee said:
THIS is another thread right on the front page of this section, discussing a couple of options for purchasing carrier unlocks for the HD2
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What he Said

SIM Unlock MyTouch (Use of foreign sim cards)

I logged in today and was surprised to see these three new threads about this already well known topic. So I'm going to try to put an end to this by merging all of the "Help me unlock my MyTouch" topics into this one thread and stickie it so that I can just move future posts directly to the trash. So be warned, any future posts regarding SIM unlocking WILL be removed!
The very first rule of the XDA-Developers forum is to search before posting.
So I figure that if this is stickied then there really isn't any excuse whatsoever.
While I'm doing all of this I want to clearify something for all of those that are interested in unlocking their MyTouch.
Currently (as of July 2010) there is no solution for unlocking your MyTouch without first acquiring the Subsidy key for your device.
There are no hardware hacks, software installations or anything like that.
You really only have four options.
Contact your carrier and request it. Most carriers have minimum requirements to be met before requesting. Check with your carrier for additional information.
Use of third party services (go ahead post your success in this thread).
Use of an overlay card. (I have not personally verified this method)
Purchase the device already unlocked.
If you have a successful result then post it in this thread and I'll update this post accordingly.
Please note that myself, other members or the XDA-Developers do not take responsiblity for failed efforts, damage to your device, money wasted or anything else that might make you upset.
Any new posts regarding anything already discussed in this topic will be subject to deletion without warning!
As stated above, I merged three three new topics and moved them to this thread.
I have tried several service and got a code that did not work. (another gave me another set and still didnt work). All had to go the the htc master database to get the code
The phone works on t-mobile but i want to use it in all countries.
And way to unlock the phone?
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My Phone locked by T-Mobile
Whats the way to unlock network ??
thanx
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Hi All,
I had used the search and found out that all the questions regrading Tmobile HTC mytouch sim unlock were refferd to pay-sites.
Is this true? did non of the forum members das an answer?
and if so, What is the most reliable site for this ?
I got a TMobile htc Mytouch 3g and I can not use it.
(I noticed that other members had said that all TMobile's MyTouch are sim free, well mine is not).
Please help.
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You could use something like a TurboSIM. It's a small film-like device that goes between the SIM card and the reader in your phone, forcing your phone to accept it. I don't know if all/any work on android/sapphire so you'd need to get a second opinion before ordering.
The only HTC Sapphires that come unlocked are the 'Google ION'/ADP2 devices, so yes you'll need to buy an unlock code. If you've been with tmo for more than 3 months phone them and say you're going out of the country, they should give you the code. If you're looking for a reputable company for unlock codes, go on eBay, that way you know the testimonials and feedback is real.
I've used SIM unlock services from ebay. Cost about $10 and was fairly painless. Had to try a few different sellers since the others couldn't find the code. HTC master key had to be used in order to get the code for mine, that's why they charged $10 instead of the usual $2-3.
Even at $10, I found it to be a lot cheaper and effective than other website prices.
xdame said:
I've used SIM unlock services from ebay. Cost about $10 and was fairly painless. Had to try a few different sellers since the others couldn't find the code. HTC master key had to be used in order to get the code for mine, that's why they charged $10 instead of the usual $2-3.
Even at $10, I found it to be a lot cheaper and effective than other website prices.
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Thanks for the info!
i use a overlay card like x-sim and its cheap and effective
blizard80 said:
i use a overlay card like x-sim and its cheap and effective
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Thanks for that input. Please also include any additional information if you have it available such as:
Product name
Company name
Website
Cost
Device compatibility
and any other information that you might find helpful for the rest of the community.
just the thread i was looking for!
does 3g work if its unlocked? im thinking of giving the phone to my gf because i dont think its worth it to sell.
also, i just canceled my tmo service and its expiring at the end of this month. had tmo for almost a year. do you think theyll give me the subsidy key? and last question, is the subsidy key the imei or is that the real unlock code for it?
thanks
manooti said:
just the thread i was looking for!
does 3g work if its unlocked? im thinking of giving the phone to my gf because i dont think its worth it to sell.
also, i just canceled my tmo service and its expiring at the end of this month. had tmo for almost a year. do you think theyll give me the subsidy key? and last question, is the subsidy key the imei or is that the real unlock code for it?
thanks
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3G will probably not work for another carrier if that's what you're asking.
If you are no longer a T-Mo subscriber then they will probably not give you the key.
You submit the imei to the unlock service (carrier or whoever) and they use that to look up your devices specific unlock key. Takes anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to get it though.
thanks for the info. sucks that i cant get the code from tmo. i should of gotten it before i told them to cancel my service. ill probably just use this phone for backup or something. i dont feel like i want to part with my first android device lol
root / upgrade locks me back?
I have an HTC Magic from Rogers Canada that I got unlocked as soon as I bought it. I need it unlocked since I am living over 5000 miles away from Canada. Everything is all well and nice now, working on the local carrier 3g and all.
I have been considering rooting the phone or maybe installing an unofficial ROM for a while now, but I never ended up doing it for fear my phone might get locked back to Rogers, rendering it useless for me.
What are the risks of this actually happening? Is the phone unlock a permanent operation, or are there any.types of upgrade or root that could bring the lock back?
Thanks!
adamantivm said:
I have an HTC Magic from Rogers Canada that I got unlocked as soon as I bought it. I need it unlocked since I am living over 5000 miles away from Canada. Everything is all well and nice now, working on the local carrier 3g and all.
I have been considering rooting the phone or maybe installing an unofficial ROM for a while now, but I never ended up doing it for fear my phone might get locked back to Rogers, rendering it useless for me.
What are the risks of this actually happening? Is the phone unlock a permanent operation, or are there any.types of upgrade or root that could bring the lock back?
Thanks!
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Once you unlock the phone for other carriers it stays unlocked regardless of rom.
LOL
Anyway, There was a reason for my posting.
I ended up getting the unlock code from T-mobile and it is the exact number that I got from the unlocking service which did not work in the first place.
So I am wondering if the problem now lies in the fact that I rooted the phone and installed 3rd party rom before I unlocked the phone.
Binary100100 said:
As stated above, I merged three three new topics and moved them to this thread.
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SL said:
So I am wondering if the problem now lies in the fact that I rooted the phone and installed 3rd party rom before I unlocked the phone.
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There is no way that's the cause...
AdrianK said:
There is no way that's the cause...
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I can only agree. I don't see how that would be possible since the subsidy has nothing to do with the type of spl, radio version or rom.
the unlock code has nothing to be with rom... spl or radio only imei
blizard80 said:
the unlock code has nothing to be with rom... spl or radio only imei
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Sounds like something that I had just said.
Success!!
Website: www.unlock2go.com
Cost: $20 USD
Delivery time: instant (even on a Saturday evening at 8:30pm)
Important note: I selected "T-Mobile" as the carrier, and then MyTouch 3G as the manufacturer, NOT HTC. Not sure if this matters, but thought I'd pass along that info.
Good luck!
Edit: So far we have 2 confirmed success cases. Anyone else that uses it please post up - would be nice to confirm reliability for everyone.
Hey Thanks for the site I used them and received the code less than thirty mins
I can also confirm unlock2go.com works! for Mytouch 3g
Sent them my payment 19-08-2010 at 11:40 pm EST and got the code by 11:50 pm !!!! all I can say is wow, it now recognizes my SIM in Colombia.
Tip: I used promo code unlock30 and got $2 off (paid $18).
Help! now that the phone is unlocked I'm stuck because I've got no data plan, and I can't find the way to go to Wifi, or even make a regular call. All the guides I find assume the phone is already working, but my menu, or home keys don't do nothing I get back to the green robot screen.
Any pointers will be greatly appreciated.

need g2 unlock code.

where is the best place to get one? thanks.
Universal androot roots ur phone. Even works on 2.1 firmware ( tmobile anyway )
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george1983c said:
Universal androot roots ur phone. Even works on 2.1 firmware ( tmobile anyway )
Sent from my HTC Hero using Tapatalk
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huh? i need to unlock to use my att sim.
Good luck and post back if you find someone who can help you. I have called T-Mo three times now and they do not even have the codes available to them yet for the G2. I was told it could be 2-4 weeks before they are available directly from T-Mo.
carlsbad0331 said:
Good luck and post back if you find someone who can help you. I have called T-Mo three times now and they do not even have the codes available to them yet for the G2. I was told it could be 2-4 weeks before they are available directly from T-Mo.
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that sucks, ok, thanks.
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^ thanks. guess they are out there. but im not a tmobile customer.
I just bought one in ebay and the seller will get the unlock **** for me
more discussion about G2 unlocking here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=799830
A senior moderator on XDA should merge "HTC Vision"/ "HTC Desire Z" and "Tmobile G2" into 1 category. What makes it more confusing is that originally the G2 is referred to the HTC hero.... lol
o>c said:
I just bought one in ebay and the seller will get the unlock **** for me
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Let us know how that unlock **** works for you... Not that I am personally interested in ****, but hey... maybe someone is!
o>c said:
I just bought one in ebay and the seller will get the unlock **** for me
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LOLOLOL. Bad typo? ROFL.
carlsbad0331 said:
Good luck and post back if you find someone who can help you. I have called T-Mo three times now and they do not even have the codes available to them yet for the G2. I was told it could be 2-4 weeks before they are available directly from T-Mo.
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I got my code from T-mo. If the service rep tells you that the G2 is not in the system yet, suggest that he make the request with another phone (ex. G1) and write in the notes field that the phone is a G2. HTC is the one that actually processes the request. I received my code in about 24 hours (on a weekend, no less).
jashsu said:
I got my code from T-mo. If the service rep tells you that the G2 is not in the system yet, suggest that he make the request with another phone (ex. G1) and write in the notes field that the phone is a G2. HTC is the one that actually processes the request. I received my code in about 24 hours (on a weekend, no less).
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I have been unlocking all of my phones from T-Mobile directly for the past few years. I personally have never had any issues, and I travel overseas quite frequently.
Although I've read some horror stories on here, I'm just glad I haven't had to experience anything of the sort!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Scroll down to Rooting G2 and Desire Z
If you root it you can turn off the sim-lock, in other words, unlock your phone no need for an unlock code.
James_Caliber said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Scroll down to Rooting G2 and Desire Z
If you root it you can turn off the sim-lock, in other words, unlock your phone no need for an unlock code.
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I used this guys method:
hxxp://g2hacks.com/g2-hacks/how-to-root-g2-phone/
The Wiki instructions and his instructions are similar to begin, but stray from the Wiki once gfree is mentioned.
I'm rooted, but not unlocked, which I need to be. Can I install gfree for unlock? Would there be any conflicts?
Cheers,
Danny
Edit: Sure enough there was instructions a bit farther down the Wiki page that walked me right through. I'm unlocked and blazing around the interwebz at EDGE speeds with AT&T.
James_Caliber said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Scroll down to Rooting G2 and Desire Z
If you root it you can turn off the sim-lock, in other words, unlock your phone no need for an unlock code.
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Is this permanent? what's the difference to unlock it with code?
jaoyina said:
Is this permanent? what's the difference to unlock it with code?
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Im pretty sure you can roll everything back if you want via gfree. Follw that wiki link and read up. It worked for me.
Danny.B said:
Im pretty sure you can roll everything back if you want via gfree. Follw that wiki link and read up. It worked for me.
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I will try that, it seems better than the unlock code, I saw someone lose signal after using code even with t-mobile sim card.
jaoyina said:
I will try that, it seems better than the unlock code, I saw someone lose signal after using code even with t-mobile sim card.
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We got this G2 through an upgrade with T-mobile. I called T-mobile to get the unlock code 1/23, so I could use this phone with my AT&T plan, and have yet to receive it. ( Not that I need it now anyway )
It recognized my AT&T sim, and my cell service was instant. The data was hesitant to work so I had to manually enter the APN info via settings. Other than that it worked as advertised.

Looking to unlock SM-G900T, thread for it exists or no? Can't find it

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 phone that I'm trying to unlock myself. Looked through these pages and couldn't find a thread about it. Can someone link me please?
Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?
*Detection* said:
Unlock?
Root or SIM unlock?
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SIM unlock. I want to use it on another carrier
Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while
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Called your carrier and asked for the unlock code?
Some do it for free if you've owned the phone for a while
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The device isn't mine originally. I bought it off someone in hopes I could unlock it. I tried calling T-Mobile but they requested the original owner to talk to instead. I've been trying to get the O.G owner to do it herself but she's been dragging her feet on it so I thought I'd try to do it myself instead on waiting on her
Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc
*Detection* said:
Other than paid services you can buy online, I'm not aware of any free methods, (Never gone looking for them though)
I'd call T-Mobile again, and say that you bought the phone from a 2nd hand shop, you don't know who the previous owner is etc
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Good idea, gonna try that now
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Good idea, gonna try that now
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Welp I got screwed. Called T-Mobile and found out that it was blocked due to non-payment on the device. Great.
Bad luck man, if it was through eBay / Paypal, try get in touch with the seller and get a refund / open a case against them if they say no
I`ll keep my eyes open for anything that might help and post it here

Will this new root help me unlock my weird t-mobile GS7 edge?

Hey guys,
i got this legit t-mo gs7e which came for free through this promotional agency. it is clearly branded as t-mobile and only works with t-mobile US sim card, but t-mo hotline keeps saying it is not a t-mobile phone. longer description in this thread which i accidentally posted in the GS7normal section: (i asked for the thread to be moved over here to avoid double post but nothing happened)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/help/unlockable-t-mobile-s7-edge-t3572986
will this new root help me making any use of this phone or do i have to just buy a new one? i been on the hotlines for about 3 weeks now and about to give up and just try to sell it and buy something else, so you people are really my last resort.
also willing to tip if someone can guide me through the process.
definately a legit, not-blocked, paid-off phone, just nobody can remove the sim-lock and i need to use it both in foreign countries and on diff networks in the US.
thanks in advance,
b
bingo500 said:
Hey guys,
thanks in advance,
b
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Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667
Is it a G935T?
tengtengvn said:
Is it a G935T?
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yes, G935TUVU4BQB1
jasons1004 said:
Read this - maybe help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/unlocked-sm-g935t-t-mobile-t3487667
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thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.
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bingo500 said:
thanks, i read through this before, but 1) the thread is actually mad old and not for nougat firmware and 2) it seems like nobody was able to actually remove the sim-lock with this, just remove the bloatware etc.
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I don't think there is any hack or anything to sim unlock the phone. I believe it hinges on getting your imei into the tmo database, or using a paid service. Check this post and maybe try and contact that TMobile rep: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/unlocking-sim-tmobile-t3241032/post65795953
It will not help you unlock the sim lock.
I have been watching your comments since your firdt post about yiur phone and i hate to say it but i think you are going to have to use a pay service.
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thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.
bingo500 said:
thanks guys, pretty sure a paid service won't be able to unlock it, that thread yrrch mentioned also has a couple people in it w similar phones where the paid ones didn't help.. but i'll def try call that higher level t-mo rep that is mentioned in there. it is one of these "partner purchase" programs i believe.
edit: matter of fact i reached out to unlockradar.com couple days ago, they can't unlock it either.
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Yeah, I guess a paid service requires that your phone be registered in the carrier's database. Then if the unlock app doesn't work, you could choose to pay. So hopefully you can reach that woman and have her help! Good luck and keep us posted
OK, so I have a question. I'm Trying to move from t-mobile to Verizon but I'm trying to keep my same phone. So no matter what I do im better off getting a new phone?
To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.
Araltd said:
To unlock that device you'll need to find a store that has the equipment to do it. There are boxes out there that unlock immediately through a connected cable.
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Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.
lapocompris said:
Are you sure of this statement ? I've read that T-Mobile App SIM lock is impossible to hack.
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The models that have unlock device apps can only be unlocked (Tmobile metropcs possibly others?) will have to be unlocked thru the app (AFAIK) other models (certain models, which vary accordingly) can be unlocked instantly thru cable.
Now, is it "impossible to hack"? I dunno? I don't think anything is impossible to hack.... (don't read into that, I'm not saying it's been done, I'm merely making a statement that's all)
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
I believe the device was purchased from Samsung.com and only those devices are not recognized by T-Mobile unlock app.. I heard that you've to call T-Mobile business support instead of technical support for this issue.. I had the same wth an S7 and was discussing in S7 forums
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