Is there anyway to use root to unlock the mytouch slide, or do I have to pay one of the services to do so?
nsvrana said:
Is there anyway to use root to unlock the mytouch slide, or do I have to pay one of the services to do so?
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root can not get rid of the subsidy lock, you will still need the valid unlock code.
falken98 said:
root can not get rid of the subsidy lock, you will still need the valid unlock code.
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Are the services the only way to generate a valid one other than calling tmo?
nsvrana said:
Are the services the only way to generate a valid one other than calling tmo?
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That is about it. I hear t-mobile is pretty good at giving them out as long as you meet a few requirements. I went through a service to unlock both of mine as I am not and have never been a t-mobile customer.
My codes were delivered in under 2 hours and was only $10/ea... If you are interested in who I went through you can PM me and i'll tell you.
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That is about it. I hear t-mobile is pretty good at giving them out as long as you meet a few requirements. I went through a service to unlock both of mine as I am not and have never been a t-mobile customer.
My codes were delivered in under 2 hours and was only $10/ea... If you are interested in who I went through you can PM me and i'll tell you.
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I've been a customer for 7 years, bought these phones specifically for a trip I'm leaving for tomorrow, but they tell me I have to wait 14 days. Oh well.
great and VERY fast sim unlock company is Carrierunlock.com. took less than an hour and was ten bucks. different phones cost different, this was for blackberry for a friend.
nsvrana said:
I've been a customer for 7 years, bought these phones specifically for a trip I'm leaving for tomorrow, but they tell me I have to wait 14 days. Oh well.
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Man get a hold of another rep that's bs .. my dad bought a hd2 and as soo as we left the store we called and the rep put in the request for unlock, within 24 hrs it was unlocked. She did tell me how ever that I now have to wait 90 days for my next phone, which sucks because he exchanged the hd2 for a Slide!! Also the reason for the call wasnt unlock specific but it came up and she did it.
khtims said:
great and VERY fast sim unlock company is Carrierunlock.com. took less than an hour and was ten bucks. different phones cost different, this was for blackberry for a friend.
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It's listed as $20+. Anyone have an actual $10 solution?
cellunlock.net - coupon code: crackb50
I thought t mo had to give you the unlock..
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falken98 said:
cellunlock.net - coupon code: crackb50
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Perfect, thanks.
Paticakeman said:
I thought t mo had to give you the unlock..
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You can't be on the contract's 14 day "trial period."
Thanks!
falken98 said:
cellunlock.net - coupon code: crackb50
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Worked like a charm... Got the code in less than 20 mins...
Hey, sorry to piggy back but I just wanted to verify something. I can just ask tmobile for the code to unlock my phone for free, or are they gonna charge me?
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Its 100% free through the carrier, in your case T-Mobile.
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cellunlock.net - coupon code: crackb50
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Thanks 4 the save
I just used cellunlock.net for my myTouch 3G Slide. It was $20 and they got it to me fast.
I was happy, since 2-3 other websites said they could not help me or they wanted $30-50.
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cellunlock.net - coupon code: crackb50
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thanks man really helped me out
funkydopeloven said:
Hey, sorry to piggy back but I just wanted to verify something. I can just ask tmobile for the code to unlock my phone for free, or are they gonna charge me?
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The only down side getting it from the carrier is it takes up to 14 days to get it from them. I just ask them when I first get my phone so when I do travel I don't have to wait for it and panic.
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Perfect, thanks.
You can't be on the contract's 14 day "trial period."
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Its thirty in Cali...Which is good cause they T-mobile store(which is the devil) charges to much and i got to trade my touch 3g for the slide. AND for a cheaper price too.
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Do i need to buya code to unlock my vibrant? Or is there a universal code or a way to generate my own?
mystycs said:
Do i need to buya code to unlock my vibrant? Or is there a universal code or a way to generate my own?
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just ask tmobile, got mine yesterday
Is it free or do i have to pay for it?
chaoscentral said:
just ask tmobile, got mine yesterday
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how long did it take you to get it?
was it through email?
they told me it could take up to 2 weeks?
mystycs said:
Is it free or do i have to pay for it?
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Free but it's not always the easiest thing to get. Sometime you just have to bite your teeth and go to ebay and get a code. THere is a couple posts on here with credible places to get unlock codes if T-Mobile wont give it up. Also make sure to mention you are going out of country and need the unlock code to use other cell phone companies in said country. Also I believe it's the law that they have to give it to you so also try to mention that.
mystycs said:
Is it free or do i have to pay for it?
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Yes, T-mobile will do it for free if you call them and ask them that you need your phone unlocked.
Call T-mo, tell them "I am going to Japan (or whatever) next week and I need my phone unlocked so i can insert a foreign sim for two weeks."
Psychoace was correct.
They might try to tell you they have an international plan but be firm and they will email you an unlock code within 48 hours. I've done this on my wing and then my g1 in previous years. no hassles.
No you no need Generate the own Unlock code,You can unlock it simply using the unlock code purchase from this online site Mobile-unlocker.com/samsung-vibrant/rs2wp9/ and Unlock Samsung Vibrant.
Cool good to know.
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I was wondering where I could go to find the cheapest unlock code. I have already used the free one provided by tmobile but had to get that phone replaced.
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If you replaced the phone in warranty they're re-unlock it for you
Tried that and they said they no. I just need it done. I'm going to Ghana in a week
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kusiman77 said:
Tried that and they said they no. I just need it done. I'm going to Ghana in a week
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Try calling again and ask for a supervisor. I know it sounds corny but I had the same thing happen and I had to call more then 4 times and then I asked for a supervisor and actually got one that I could understand and she was very nice and within a week I got my unlock code. They said it would take up to 14 days but got it in 7 so I was happy. Give it a try it can't hurt...
There is one on ebay for 9 dollars or so.. A bit pricey, but if you need it instantly, then it would be your best bet.
sab456 said:
There is one on ebay for 9 dollars or so.. A bit pricey, but if you need it instantly, then it would be your best bet.
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Hey. How do I find the one you are talking of?? $9 is not that much! Is it there still? What ITEM #, please?? Thank You
how does free sound
The nice folks at tmob will get you the code for free, just call 611 and ask and you will get it in a day or 2
Bhang
bhang said:
The nice folks at tmob will get you the code for free, just call 611 and ask and you will get it in a day or 2
Bhang
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Thanx!! I got 2 devices within 5 months unlocked by calling 611, and HTC doesn't want to provide me another one until May of the next year. And I kind of need to unlock my device now. If you take Samsung for instance, you could find an app/tool for your PC that will generate you an unlock code from IMEI number you provide. HTC is big enough company to have some sort of same apps out there. Does anybody know of any?? Thank You
I just bought a Motorola Atrix AT&T Locked one. I want to unlock for any gsm carrier. Many told me to talk with AT&T directly but as I've bought it from another person I don't know about the purchase date & etc etc.
So I wanna unlock via any site. I found a top rated seller on ebay which says it can unlock Atrix for just US $2.32. http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE...ultDomain_0&hash=item2eb905b602#ht_2819wt_982
Should I choose it or there's another good sites for unlocking?
I think it worth a try. just 2bucks. If i were you i would give it a try
tecnic08 said:
I think it worth a try. just 2bucks. If i were you i would give it a try
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I was also thinking about that!
A good chunk of people have been able to get an unlock code just from calling AT&T. From what I understand you just need a CSR willing to help you, and with that... good luck.
for what its worth, I just bought an unlock code for about the same price from another ebay seller. Worked fine but took longer than they advertized(5 - 10 min). Took more like 5 hours, at the time it was somewhat annoying.
You took 5 hours on ebay ,but i brought it from some other website. It took me 3 days and cost 24bucks. lol
Crazy. Yea, some phones are cheap and others, even damn near identical phones have wildly varying prices.
Off topic, but Tecnic, how is the water level in Bangkok, has it started to recede yet? Is Yanhee affected at all?
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A good chunk of people have been able to get an unlock code just from calling AT&T. From what I understand you just need a CSR willing to help you, and with that... good luck.
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Really? An AT&T rep will carrier unlock my Atrix? Wow. I'll have to ring them up this afternoon.
I got mine unlocked by just calling the AT&T customer service and asking them nicely.
Person gave me the code right on the spot. Took about 5mins total. easy peasy
if you don't want to wait on the phone, just use their online chat service.
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if you don't want to wait on the phone, just use their online chat service.
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I can't find the online chat service link. Can you kindly give me the link?
Thanks!
i used mobifreedom, it took about 10 -15 min, and cost about $9CAD. worth the money if you ask me, rather than wait 5+ h or wait on the phone with ATT
AT&T will give you the code, just call and talk to a CSR - the atrix has been out long enough that they will gladly unlock it for you as long as your account is in good standing - I just told them I was planning a trip out of country and needed it unlocked. Simple as that. Just have to give them the IMEI#
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AT&T will give you the code, just call and talk to a CSR - the atrix has been out long enough that they will gladly unlock it for you as long as your account is in good standing - I just told them I was planning a trip out of country and needed it unlocked. Simple as that. Just have to give them the IMEI#
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But I don't have any AT&T account or any sim. I live outside USA & told my bro to take an Atrix for me. How'll I convince them? Any ideas?
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i used mobifreedom
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I used it as well, but the code didn't work. I sent them an email and wait 24h so far - no response
I unlocked just by talking to AT&T live agent.
Mine is UK Orange, though.
I got my unlock code by calling ATT and talking to a CSR, for whatever reason though they had to email it to me about a week later but I did manage to get it. I got mine off ebay and didn't need to know any of the purchase info, all I needed was my contact info for sending the unlock code and the IMEI
Does anybody now if the ATT S4 is unlockable already? Amazon.com is selling it for 700$ and im thinking about buying, since the international is hard to find.
if you buy the phone full price, you can get the code from AT&T but they wont budge easy. prepare for a fight but it can be done, ive done it several times my self.
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if you buy the phone full price, you can get the code from AT&T but they wont budge easy. prepare for a fight but it can be done, ive done it several times my self.
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The problem is I dont have ATT service..
edgarzin said:
The problem is I dont have ATT service..
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I wouldnt worry about that, just give them a call and tell them you bought the phone full price and have the receipt in hand. They will play dumb, i always ask for a manager when on the phone with them.
I bought mine full price and att said the unlock codes were not available yet and not confirmed when they will be.
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tony1208 said:
I bought mine full price and att said the unlock codes were not available yet and not confirmed when they will be.
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That's terrible!
tony1208 said:
I bought mine full price and att said the unlock codes were not available yet and not confirmed when they will be.
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That my friend is a bold-faced lie. No locking is done without a key available to unlock it. They just don't want to share.
Att can definitely unlock it they just choose not to. Regardless I got mine unlocked today with cellunlocker.net took about 15 minutes and cost $24.99. Got my GS4 on T-Mobile for now.
androidoholic said:
Att can definitely unlock it they just choose not to. Regardless I got mine unlocked today with cellunlocker.net took about 15 minutes and cost $24.99. Got my GS4 on T-Mobile for now.
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Further proof that the unlock code is available!
I was at AT&T. We looked up the information while in the store. If you sign the 2 year contract they will give you the unlock code after 3 months. If you pay full price and go prepaid service you have to wait 6 months before they will give you the code. I read it right from the AT&T's sales reps. tablet.
buyslake said:
I was at AT&T. We looked up the information while in the store. If you sign the 2 year contract they will give you the unlock code after 3 months. If you pay full price and go prepaid service you have to wait 6 months before they will give you the code. I read it right from the AT&T's sales reps. tablet.
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I've read several accounts of people who recently bought an Att phone at full price and with no contract who where able to unlock their phone through Att. You really have to be vigilant. I just ordered an s4 from amazon and will try to unlock it tomorrow to use with my T-Mobile sim.
I unlocked mine through a code purchased from a website. Not helpful if you're trying to get ATT to do it, but proof it can be done!
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C0mbe said:
I unlocked mine through a code purchased from a website. Not helpful if you're trying to get ATT to do it, but proof it can be done!
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I don't know if it's against policy to list the website but if not please let me know. Also, how much did it cost you?
C0mbe said:
I unlocked mine through a code purchased from a website. Not helpful if you're trying to get ATT to do it, but proof it can be done!
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Which website? I am looking to buy an unlock code as well.
androidoholic said:
Att can definitely unlock it they just choose not to. Regardless I got mine unlocked today with cellunlocker.net took about 15 minutes and cost $24.99. Got my GS4 on T-Mobile for now.
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Great to know.
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buyslake said:
I was at AT&T. We looked up the information while in the store. If you sign the 2 year contract they will give you the unlock code after 3 months. If you pay full price and go prepaid service you have to wait 6 months before they will give you the code. I read it right from the AT&T's sales reps. tablet.
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What if we're buying this full price as a gift? Sighs, would they give unlock code?
If you unlock using a code bought from one of this website offering this kind of service would it be a permanent unlock? You won't have any problem updating firmwares, OS, or anything?
buyslake said:
I was at AT&T. We looked up the information while in the store. If you sign the 2 year contract they will give you the unlock code after 3 months. If you pay full price and go prepaid service you have to wait 6 months before they will give you the code. I read it right from the AT&T's sales reps. tablet.
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DropZite said:
If you unlock using a code bought from one of this website offering this kind of service would it be a permanent unlock? You won't have any problem updating firmwares, OS, or anything?
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This is SIM unlock (to be used on multiple carriers), will have nothing whatsoever on the firmwares or OS.
Has anyone tried using the unlock method that wlrked on the note 2 and s3?
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Has anyone tried using the unlock method that wlrked on the note 2 and s3?
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Since it requires 4.1.1, there will be no luck on 4.2.2.
I got a rogers note 3. Need a quick reputable website to unlock my phone. Any advice? Previous experiences?
Thanks!
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UnlockUnit, got my SM-900T unlocked in under 5 hours for $25. Get their app from the Play Store.
i would also like to know. i had to buy a rogers model (the only place selling them outright without a contract) and i am on virgin. i tried cellunlocker.net which is supposedly the biggest and best unlocker around and they cant find me a code.. been waiting almost 24 hours and they keep just telling me to hold on they want to try something else.
evil-doer said:
i would also like to know. i had to buy a rogers model (the only place selling them outright without a contract) and i am on virgin. i tried cellunlocker.net which is supposedly the biggest and best unlocker around and they cant find me a code.. been waiting almost 24 hours and they keep just telling me to hold on they want to try something else.
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Hahaha! Me too. Those jerks. I guess I'll look elsewhere. Thanks for that.
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evil-doer said:
i would also like to know. i had to buy a rogers model (the only place selling them outright without a contract) and i am on virgin. i tried cellunlocker.net which is supposedly the biggest and best unlocker around and they cant find me a code.. been waiting almost 24 hours and they keep just telling me to hold on they want to try something else.
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If Rogers sold it to you outright they should be obligated to give you the unlock code. Just ask them?
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hoponpop said:
If Rogers sold it to you outright they should be obligated to give you the unlock code. Just ask them?
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dont you think i already asked? i not only asked, but they cant even do it in store. i need to call them to do it. and you need a rogers account as well so they have somewhere to take the money from. thats what they told me.
ps. just got another email from cellunlocker.net stating they are still working on it and to please be patient
pps. and another one. money was refunded. they cant unlock it.
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UnlockUnit, got my SM-900T unlocked in under 5 hours for $25. Get their app from the Play Store.
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hmm. only 15 dollars doing it from their website. lets see if they get a code for me.
edit: they finally got back to me:
"I'm sorry but we could not find an unlock code for your phone in the Rogers database. There is a second option: to search for the code with Samsung supplier. This second option costs $ 29.9 and it takes about 20 minutes."
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ok. works now. a little more than i wanted to pay but at least its less than the 50 that rogers wanted.
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sigh.. unlocking wipes the phone and you need to redo EVERYTHING.