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
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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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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.
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He cleared said he's not with T-Mobile.
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and Ranger clearly* said whether hes using their service or not....
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
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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
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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!
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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.
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As stated above, I merged three three new topics and moved them to this thread.
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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...
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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
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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.
I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
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I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
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I searched around some for you, and all I found was sites where you'd have to pay about $10 to get a code... not sure if there is any other way right now
I've tried two companies who've both given me the same unlock codes which don't work!! not good! Will report back if I find a solution.
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I've got a Motorola Flipout locked to Orange UK. I tried everything to get it unlocked but without success. I tried several unlock code services but their codes all didn't work. Then I bought a X-SIM IV unlock sim-card which is placed between the sim-card and the phone. The phone then didn't ask for an unlock code but I could not register anymore into the network.
Is there any other solution to unlock the phone? Maybe there is a software solution like for the Samsung Galaxy S?
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Glad you posted this, I'm thinking about getting the flipout from orange uk but I want to use my t mobile sim. What have orange said about an unlock code for it?
Orange wants you to be a customer for at least 3 month to get an unlock code from them (see help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/474187).
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Orange wants you to be a customer for at least 3 month to get an unlock code from them (see help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/personal/474187).
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Wow. 3 months is a long wait. I might have to consider buying a sim free handset.
The unlock code companies on the internet usually get a new database on a regular basis (not sure how regular) to accommodate new handsets it could be worth emailing them to see when a working code may be available.
any luck on finding a service to unlock this phone yet
every site i find seems dodgy
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any luck on finding a service to unlock this phone yet
every site i find seems dodgy
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Yeah, I don't think there's a really good, reputable site yet, just looked myself
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Yeah, I don't think there's a really good, reputable site yet, just looked myself
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yeah seems so :-(
very strange...
thought it would have been a siple remote unlock :-(
Tiger33 said:
yeah seems so :-(
very strange...
thought it would have been a siple remote unlock :-(
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If I find something I'll certainly let everyone know!
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If I find something I'll certainly let everyone know!
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i need to get this unlocked just bought one from orange they gave me £30 discount as i am a payandgo customer already £149,99 with the topup all in.
Ive tried two methods
1) requesting codes (two of) from World-unlock.net
2) taking it to a shop in Coventry (UK)
Neither have worked
Still looking around
has anyone tried direct motorola codes?
Has anyone tried this one yet http://www.foneszone.co.uk/unlock_form/Motorola/Flipout.php
please if you have already tried then i wont bother.
Yes, foneszone.co.uk was the first I tried but the code they sent didn't work.
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Yes, foneszone.co.uk was the first I tried but the code they sent didn't work.
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Snap they just sent me a email saying that they couldnt even find the code so getting a refund. orange are useless they wanted me to wait three months before i can unlock even thogh i have been a loyail customer for many years and the sales person was a stuborn .anker. oh well the search goes on for a working unlock.
Just seen this on ebay gonna give it a try got nothing to loose £2.99
MOD EDIT: Ebay Links
UPDATE this could be the unlocking code we have been looking for still waiting for code but it looks promising and it is a new item on ebay for the flipout they know there is a demand for this phone to be unlocked its cheap enough i will report back as to if it works as soon as i recieve the unlock code.
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Just seen this on ebay gonna give it a try got nothing to loose £2.99
MOD EDIT: Ebay Links
UPDATE this could be the unlocking code we have been looking for still waiting for code but it looks promising and it is a new item on ebay for the flipout they know there is a demand for this phone to be unlocked its cheap enough i will report back as to if it works as soon as i receive the unlock code.
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Hi there,
.. wondering if the ebay link ( unlock solution) you followed worked for your Flipout?
I actually got an ismart sim and carefully filed the chip down to slip into the sim slot but still too big to fit inthere
Can you kindly PM me the ebay link as I cannot follow it from your posting.
Many thanks
firsy sorry mods for posting ebay link should of known better and second it doesnt work motorola dont have the updated codes yet they will let me know when they do and i will let people know here so at the moment there is no way to unlock still.
spotted this unlock solution on the bay Item number: 230552565930
Just a thread, does anyone know where I can get a HD2 unlock for free. As I'm sure there is none that exists, does anyone where I can get the unlock code for sub par $5. I tried looking everywhere and the cheapest I could find was $10
Thanks and post if you guys know
Free=No.
Under 5USD=No.
Seriously, spend 10 bucks. Like 8.99 on eBay is about the cheapest you are gonna find.
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Just a thread, does anyone know where I can get a HD2 unlock for free. As I'm sure there is none that exists, does anyone where I can get the unlock code for sub par $5. I tried looking everywhere and the cheapest I could find was $10
Thanks and post if you guys know
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Just contact T-Mobile and tell them you need an unlock code cause you want to switch carriers but still use your HD2. Or heck tell them you bought it online and want to use it with another carrier. You can even tell them you are going over seas or out of ths country. Just tell them something I mean it is a device you paid for and you have the right to use what carrier you want you just have to get a unlock code from T-Mobile. And yes it is free from them.
You can get the codes from T-mobile who will give it free if you have a contract with them now. you can also get it from SuperUnlockCodes who give the codes very quickly. You need to place an order for these codes. Once the codes are available it will be sent to you along with the instruction. Following the instructions will help you unlock your mobile.
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?
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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
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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