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T-mobile samsung vibrant - 3rd party unlockers

I'm looking at getting a Samsung Vibrant locked to the T-mobile network. I need the device unlocked to use on a network in Canada. Due to not being a past or current t-mobile US customer I won't be able to get the unlock code directly. Does anyone know of a reliable 3rd part unlocker that sells codes to this device?
Thanks in advance!

2 options
1. Get an unlocked one (buy it outright). If it is locked, a quick call to T-Mobile should get it unlocked. Anyone know any different?
2. Wait 90 days, then ask T-Mobile to unlock it. They've always been good about that in my experience.
Call T-Mobile and see what their policies are WRT this.

Call Customer Care and request an unlock code. TMo emailed me the code in under 48hrs.

I tried calling tmobile customer care. They won’t process the request since I don’t have a tmobile account. I’ve purchased unlock codes from two sources: unlockallcellular.com and ebay seller "unlockadic". Hopefully at least one of them comes through with a code.

UPDATE: I received the 8 digit unlock code from the source below. Unfortunately I do not have the device yet. Hopefully it works when I get the phone next week.
2000impreza said:
ebay seller "unlockadic"
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Unlock-Code-T-Mo...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a08b32748
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2000impreza said:
UPDATE: I received the 8 digit unlock code from the source below. Unfortunately I do not have the device yet. Hopefully it works when I get the phone next week.
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How can u get unlock code when you haven't had your phone yet?
Did they ask you for IMEI? or you just paid them then received the code?

bl4ckdr4g00n said:
How can u get unlock code when you haven't had your phone yet?
Did they ask you for IMEI? or you just paid them then received the code?
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I had the IMEI to the phone I purchased before it was shipped. The seller took a picture of the device information sticker on the box which has the IMEI on it. I wanted to get a head start on finding a unlock source since the device was so new. Just in case it took days to weeks.

2000impreza said:
I had the IMEI to the phone I purchased before it was shipped. The seller took a picture of the device information sticker on the box which has the IMEI on it. I wanted to get a head start on finding a unlock source since the device was so new. Just in case it took days to weeks.
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I am also in this situation as the only other option I have is to buy the internation unlocked version which I don't the the 3G works on U.S. carriers. Please update asap

Update: Not sure if anyone is still following this. I received my T-mobile branded vibrant today and unlocked it successfully with the code I purchased from ebay.

If you buy the device at full cost from a t-mobile authorized retailer and have a receipt to prove it, T-Mobile will provide an unlock code within 48 hours (assuming they don't need to contact the manufacturer.)
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Aphotix said:
If you buy the device at full cost from a t-mobile authorized retailer and have a receipt to prove it, T-Mobile will provide an unlock code within 48 hours (assuming they don't need to contact the manufacturer.)
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If you don't mind, can you outline the process for requesting the unlock code from t-mobile given you have a copy of the receipt? I've heard of a few individuals successfully doing this. I called T-mobile customer care directly and they refused to provide an unlock code unless I have a current or past account.

2000impreza said:
If you don't mind, can you outline the process for requesting the unlock code from t-mobile given you have a copy of the receipt? I've heard of a few individuals successfully doing this. I called T-mobile customer care directly and they refused to provide an unlock code unless I have a current or past account.
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Just call customer care, say you purchased the device at full cost and would like to unlock it. If the representative refuses saying you need an account then they didn't verify the policy before they told you that. At that point you have a choice between simply giving up and going to ebay, insisting that you were told you could unlock it, you can hang up and call back, or you can request a supervisor. They will request that you fax the receipt it, and you will definitely want to get the unlock request #, as there is no account to note the unlock request on.
I may be bias in saying this, but its preferred that you just go with T-Mobile as your carrier anyway... (though that may require a substantial move on your part or significant roaming charges...)

2000impreza said:
Update: Not sure if anyone is still following this. I received my T-mobile branded vibrant today and unlocked it successfully with the code I purchased from ebay.
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So what person did you get the unlock code from? I'm about to buy a Vibrant myself, also which carrier did you end up getting it unlocked for. Just curious.

The calling option only works if you have a TMO account. If you are using a pre-paid (tmo) type they wont do it.
You need to buy the code. I can get the unlock codes for around $25 dollars or so.
Sometimes less. There is no direct PC unlock (cable unlock yet). Best is IMEI unlocks.

I just purchased the vibrant as well and am currently awaiting an unlock code from "unlockadic" I will also update just to show support for any others that want to have a different carrier

Just had my vibrant unlocked. Yesterday I did a online chat with at mobile csr, told him I'll be traveling soon so I need the unlock code. The csr asked for my email, phone model and IMEI and replied me with the unlock request #. Today I got the code from t mobile by email and it works! I got the phone from costco with the even more plus plan and canceled the plan later. The phone number I put in the form before preceding to online chat is a t mobile prepaid number...
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UnlockLiberty.com - They can provide code for $25.
Cheers, Willlie

Got unlock code!

i just got an email from AH Subsidy Unlock. and its for my streak smile.gif
heres the story. one call to AT&T. explained my situation. no questioned asked. At&t rep took my info (imei, contact, etc) right away to open a request. thats it. less than 2 weeks later, TODAY i got my UNLOCK CODE. woohooooo! and just in time, im going to the philippines tomorrow. i will try the unlock later though cause i dont have an other carrier sim card. will execute later when i go cali and visit my girl (shes t-mobile). will try to make video if im not lazy later. hehe smile.gif soooo happy.
heres the content of email i received:
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY AS THIS IS NOT A MONITORED MAILBOX
Your subsidy unlock request was received and processed, see below for details:
IMEI #: *************** DELL M01M Streak
Subsidy Unlock Code: ********
Caution: If this process is unsuccessful 10 times in a row, the phone will be permanently locked to the new at&t network. Do not attempt to enter the code more than one (1) time total. Instructions below will assist you in unlocking your device, if these steps are unsuccessful please contact us at 1-800-331-0500 or (916) 843-4685 from overseas.
HTC Cingular
1. Insert non-at&t SIM card into device
2. Power on the device
- Wait a few moments to allow device to fully power up
- Device will indicate "Network Locked", do you want to enter a Network unlock Code?
3. Select "Enter Code" option
4. Enter unlock Code
5. Select "OK"
-Device should now be unlocked
Note: To verify the IMEI, dial *#06# on device’s keypad, 15 digit # IMEI will display on the screen. If this sequen biggrin.gif ce does not work, pull the back/battery off the phone and the IMEI will be listed on the back of the phone.

cool beans, just as i stated in another post, call them, be nice, request to open a case and should receive it in your email.
I haven't called in for mine yet cuz i've been really busy with school and work also don't plan to be heading abroad soon, atleast not in the next 2 months.

What was your "situation?"

You Just tell You Need To Travel abroad?

It worked! my streak is now unlocked
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Didn't work for me
I called and told them I'm traveling internationally next week (true) and was issued a case number.
Having faxed (seriously, can they not embrace the 21st century and switch to email?) all the relevant info I got an email this morning ... DENIED
Supposedly I have to wait 90 days from the device activation to get a code. So the fact that I've been an AT&T customer for years has no relevance here.
Not happy. Now I've got to see if I can get a Rebel Sim II shipped to me before I leave on Sunday.

I told the lady I spoke to on the phone that I am a flight attendant (true). And that she can verify this from my account (I have airline discount). and I told her I even have that world thing plan. an extra 5.99 a month so I can use roaming with less charges because my line of job requires plenty of traveling. I explained to her that sometimes I have to carry extra phones just so I can use the simcards I bought at a different place like the philippines.
Can't wait to try it out with my Philippine Globe simcard. I made a slight detour to guam to pick up some friends. Leaving tomorrow to the philippines.
Oh I did make a video. It was tight seeing "t-mobile" appear on that blank space (where at&t use to be) above the words "screen locked". The anticipation was crazy (for me at least lol).
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p_razzi said:
I called and told them I'm traveling internationally next week (true) and was issued a case number.
Having faxed (seriously, can they not embrace the 21st century and switch to email?) all the relevant info I got an email this morning ... DENIED
Supposedly I have to wait 90 days from the device activation to get a code. So the fact that I've been an AT&T customer for years has no relevance here.
Not happy. Now I've got to see if I can get a Rebel Sim II shipped to me before I leave on Sunday.
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What is the info that they asked u to fax?

irenic said:
What is the info that they asked u to fax?
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NE Device Unlock Group said:
Please fax copy of proof of purchase w/IMEI to 1-866-886-6115. Please include the following on your fax:
1. “Device Unlock Code”
2. Your name
3. Account number
4. CTN/Cellular number
5. Contact information (number and email address)
6. Case number
7. IMEI number (can be obtained by typing *#06# into the device; IMEI will display on screen)
8. Receipt showing price paid for device
Proof must be received within 48 hrs, if not request will be discarded and new request must be submitted.
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That's the email i got, i'm guessing p_razzi got a similar one, if not the same..

I just faxed the same info earlier today (fingers and toes crossed)...
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olemartinorg said:
That's the email i got, i'm guessing p_razzi got a similar one, if not the same..
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thanks! anyway any of u guys bought the set direct from AT&T? coz mine was from Dell and I'm afraid they will reject the request
but I guess AT&T dont even has Dell Streak in their store.. am I right?
toyfreak said:
I just faxed the same info earlier today (fingers and toes crossed)...
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are you sending them receipt from Dell or you got your streak from AT&T?

Got it straight from Dell. I think that's why they need a copy of the receipt. If I had bought my Streak from AT&T they would alerady have a record of the purchase, I think... I'll post the outcome and hopefully a video.
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And I tried to buy through AT&T first... They had no idea what a Streak was.
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Information unlock code Dell Streak.
Last night I just faxed the same information......and I hope they will send
unlock code and solves finally my problem!!!!!!
wear90 or dumavi

toyfreak said:
And I tried to buy through AT&T first... They had no idea what a Streak was.
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yups.. but i'm afraid if they see the receipt is not from AT&T, they wont release the unlock code.. hmm
**UPDATED**
I've got my unlock code! I can say that unlock team and AT&T are really understanding of the customer's needs!

Motorola atrix 4g at&t

I m italian and my english is not good
I have buy this phone lock at&t
I have:
Call at&t
send mail at&t
chat at&t
and used this sito for unlock
fastgsm.com
cellunlock.net
and other site no remember
i have buy on two ebay member and always respose:
Hi
We checked the IMEI you provided again and the code is not available for that phone. If you have another phone you would like to unlock, email us the IMEI/Provider and we will try to get the code for that phone.
If not please reply to this email with "REFUND" in the email subject and we will issue refund.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
I can buy universal sim for this phone o pay 50 dollar for unlock.... i m tired!!
Good morning

I dont know what device you bought, however, I bought mine from ATT (sim locked), and got the code from cellunlock for 19$ (with 50% off coupon), and it worked great. Im from Israel and already changed a cellular carrier, so I know for sure that my Atrix is now sim-free.
here is a link for the unlock site:
http://www.cellunlock.net/Default.asp
Hope it helps

I'd advise you to double check the IMEI before sending it to unlockers. It sounds like you've missed a number.

I bought a used phone,and get the unlock through at&t live chat,It didn't work first time, I refresh the gb rom, enter the unlock code, worked.

Moonshield said:
I dont know what device you bought, however, I bought mine from ATT (sim locked), and got the code from cellunlock for 19$ (with 50% off coupon), and it worked great. Im from Israel and already changed a cellular carrier, so I know for sure that my Atrix is now sim-free.
here is a link for the unlock site:
http://www.cellunlock.net/Default.asp
Hope it helps
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I have used cellunlock.net (read first post) and yesterday mobileunlocked.co.uk
respose:
Hello,
Your IMEI unlock order for 356381040010*** could not be delivered because no unlock code could be found in the relevant database for the IMEI submitted or unlock tool chosen.
One of our staff will take a look at your order to see if something went wrong or if there's another way we can get your code with this tool. If you don't hear from us within 24 hours, you can consider this order cancelled and your payment will be refunded at that time.

ztxabc said:
I bought a used phone,and get the unlock through at&t live chat,It didn't work first time, I refresh the gb rom, enter the unlock code, worked.
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used but did not give me the code
First they said ok
Then as imei
said no
posted on facebook a lot with the username "massimo roma"

maajstor said:
I'd advise you to double check the IMEI before sending it to unlockers. It sounds like you've missed a number.
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typed dozens of times
almost surrendered to sell

Its not possible that you can't unlock.
I also agree that you wrongly entered imei.

drpratik said:
Its not possible that you can't unlock.
I also agree that you wrongly entered imei.
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Mr i m italian.... i m not stupid...
my work is repair cellular phone.... my english is not good...but no stupid
*#06* or down battery
send over 10 site....all error???
no kidding

Hay man,
Here is a thought- from where you bought your Atrix? was it from a person or directly from ATT? The only possibility I can think of, as you said you double and triple checked the IMEI, is that the person who sold you the Atrix declared it stolen and ATT locked it (I know that in Israel it happens, why not in US as well... ), that is why your IMEI appears to be incorrect...

Moonshield said:
Hay man,
Here is a thought- from where you bought your Atrix? was it from a person or directly from ATT? The only possibility I can think of, as you said you double and triple checked the IMEI, is that the person who sold you the Atrix declared it stolen and ATT locked it (I know that in Israel it happens, why not in US as well... ), that is why your IMEI appears to be incorrect...
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I gave imei AT&T (mail-facebook-chat)
if it were a stolen cell phone ... I think they would tell me

http://www.ebay.it/itm/140592254650#ht_500wt_1156

maksimo said:
I gave imei AT&T (mail-facebook-chat)
if it were a stolen cell phone ... I think they would tell me
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What did ATT reply to you?
did they said that the IMEI is correct?

Moonshield said:
What did ATT reply to you?
did they said that the IMEI is correct?
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via chat and phone respose:
asked unlock....
said ok
asked imei
No I'm sorry....
mail respose:
Hello,
The device that you currently have is not eligible to be unlocked. AT&T is the exclusive carrier of the device and under the existing exclusivity agreement we are unable to provide the device unlock code. In addition, some devices for which AT&T Mobility has exclusive marketing rights are permanently excluded from unlocking obligation.
Kevin- Social Media Manager

Weird...
Never heard this kind of stuff....
I don't know what you can do, maybe ask them if it will sometime be possible to unlock it, if not then sell it...
Sorry

[Q] Samsung Note 4 promotions

Anybody tried submitting the rebate online?
I tried to submit mine but after I entered the IMEI and WIFI Mac Address (from Note 4), it says my IMEI and WIFI Mac address were invalid.
Never thought this will be a hard one

For anyone who's having the same experience. Will have to do a snail mail instead of online submission (see below).
8. Why am I getting the message “IMEI/HEX MEID# invalid?”
Check that you have entered each digit of the IMEI or HEX MEID correctly. Please note,
you may also need to remove the ‘0x’ from the “HEX MEID” at the beginning of the
number before entering. If you continue to receive an invalid IMEI/HEX MEID message
and believe you have a valid offer claim, you can mail in you offer claim with the Official
Offer Claim Form at the bottom of the Terms and Conditions.

Same issue here. Reatttempted like 10 times. No go.

How did you two get the Note 4 before release date? It is an international version? Maybe because the promotion is only for the USA and must be be preordered via a carrier buying an international version that is not from a carrier is not a valid purchase.

It's a US version. I got mine from T-Mobile.

karipay said:
It's a US version. I got mine from T-Mobile.
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Sweet
Kicking Deuce on the Beast, Note 3

I was browsing in some other forum and saw people having the same issue. One guy suggested to wait on 10/17 since this is the official release date of GN4. His logic might be that the rebate page hasn't been updated with all the Note 4 IMEI and MAC values. It makes sense so I'll wait.

So what does the "promotion/rebate" deal consist of, if I may ask?

usmcxdroid said:
So what does the "promotion/rebate" deal consist of, if I may ask?
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https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4
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Can someone offer me some help? I just preordered my Note 4 at a US T-Mobile store today and am wondering where I am supposed to find the IMEI or HEX MEID since I don't yet have the phone. Is it supposed to show on the receipt because mine does not. I have the trade-in information, but without the actual Note 4 in my hands, I know no way of completing the online forms.
Am I missing something?

dooster12 said:
Can someone offer me some help? I just preordered my Note 4 at a US T-Mobile store today and am wondering where I am supposed to find the IMEI or HEX MEID since I don't yet have the phone. Is it supposed to show on the receipt because mine does not. I have the trade-in information, but without the actual Note 4 in my hands, I know no way of completing the online forms.
Am I missing something?
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It's in the phone itself. You need to receive the device first, then look it up in the settings.

leeartavia said:
Same issue here. Reatttempted like 10 times. No go.
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Same here. I have been trying since Monday. Hopefully they fix this thing soon.

ok, figured this out.....
I got my box out and compared the hex id to the one in the phone. The hex id had one more number in front and the imei had one more number on the rear. So, I used the one on the box and it accepted it.

Get Your MSL Before Turning On Your Phone!

I know this has probably been mentioned elsewhere, so if you already know just ignore this... lol
I always like having my MSL for my phones. Most of the traditional ways don't work anymore, and usually you can just call Sprint and ask.
But this works too:
Before I ever turned on my new Note 7 I went to Sprint's website and in my account selected activate new device.
It then came up with my old Note 5 and new Note 7. Told me to turn off both phones and was I sure.... blah blah blah
Clicked continue, it sat and thought about it for a minute then came back and said it was done.
Now, towards the top left of your screen is the "Activation Code" that is your MSL. Turned on phone, did all the setup, then went to dialer and typed ##3282#, chose edit, put in the MSL and it worked!
I don't know if this will work if you turn on the new phone first and let it go through the hands free activation.

Yeah that's a good way if you activate yourself

Is your Note 7 allowing you to edit APN settings with your MSL?

mister marc said:
Is your Note 7 allowing you to edit APN settings with your MSL?
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That's the million$$ question right there

mister marc said:
Is your Note 7 allowing you to edit APN settings with your MSL?
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nope :crying:

FreddyFredFred said:
nope :crying:
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Thanks for saving me a conversation with Sprint

If I buy the phone from Samsung direct will it be unlocked already?

FYI,
I activated my new Note 7 phone via sprint's site, after it was activated, they send me my activation confirmation with my "Activation code," which is my MSL Code.

Took me over an hour of talking, but I managed to get Nancy S., my chat representative, to give me my msl code. I just had to constantly say that it bs that I am paying for 4g lte speeds and only getting 3g speeds.

brownchm said:
Took me over an hour of talking, but I managed to get Nancy S., my chat representative, to give me my msl code. I just had to constantly say that it bs that I am paying for 4g lte speeds and only getting 3g speeds.
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I paid outright from Best buy and the Sprint representative on the chat said they no longer give out MSL numbers via chat and I had to call in. I called in and the lady first said she unlocked my phone for me and my phone doesn't have a MSL number. I said uhh yeah it does and after more research she found it.
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xbmoyx said:
I paid outright from Best buy and the Sprint representative on the chat said they no longer give out MSL numbers via chat and I had to call in. I called in and the lady first said she unlocked my phone for me and my phone doesn't have a MSL number. I said uhh yeah it does and after more research she found it.
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Was on chat for all of 5 minutes and got the MSL for both of my lines. They wanted to know why and I told them that I've had them for all my devices and used it to reset settings when I ran into issues. They said OK and gave them to me. No trouble at all!

All I had to do was activate them online thru the Sprint website and it both gives you, and emails you, your MSL codes.
No fuss no muss.....

Itchiee said:
All I had to do was activate them online thru the Sprint website and it both gives you, and emails you, your MSL codes.
No fuss no muss.....
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I preordered and was coming back to Sprint from Verizon. Wasn't that simple for me. Shouldn't have left in the first place. Lol
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Every new phone i get I hop onto sprint chat and tell them I need my msl to perform a factory reset..no questions asked ever and I get my msl without more than a few seconds of effort
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franky_402 said:
Every new phone i get I hop onto sprint chat and tell them I need my msl to perform a factory reset..no questions asked ever and I get my msl without more than a few seconds of effort
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I've obtained this on phones I've rooted in the past and wanted to know the advantage of having this on the Note 7
Thanks