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is there a way to unlock the t-mobile wing aka HTC Herald or P4350. i wanna make it work on boostmobile service. thanx
call t-mobile and ask them for the unlock code,tell them your going overseas.
it wont work on boost mobile.
But you could still call them and ask for the unlock code, correct?
T-Mobile
T-Mobile has an amazing unlock policy...
If you have a contract with them, just call 611 on your phone and request the unlock code...
Basically, if you're past your 30 day return window, and on a contract, they know they'll get their money back if you change carriers/early terminate...
But then again, with how helpful T-Mobile is, who would want to go to another carrier? ;-)
I'm actually sitting outside my store right now waiting for the FedEx guy to drop off my Wing so I can get on T-Mobile... (I just started working for T-Mobile 2 months ago, and I gotta say, their customer support is amazing by comparison)
+1 on asking T-Mobile. I have had excellent customer service from them, from them replacing a SIM card (the phone was lost, so I had the old SIM card disabled, and unlocked an inexpensive TracFone to work with the new one.)
If T-Mobile won't give the code, I'd hit up the usual denezins on the Internet for unlock stuff. www.imei-check.co.uk comes recommended, and can CID/SIM unlock the Wing for you for about $40.
I have some questions:
1. If I will change ROM to another version. Will it remove operator locking?
2. Or if I will bay code at byIMEI-unlocking service so how often I will need enter this code? Once? Or every rebooting, hard reseting, removing battery?
3. Tell me please and another ways to unlock my phone if I am located not in USA.
Thanks
1. changing the rom will not sim unlock your phone
2. if you go online and buy an unlock code you only have to enter it once, but you will have to enter a sim from another service provider
I just inherited my brother's phone, a wing he used in the states and i owuld like to use it in the UK. can anyone please help? im dying to try this manificent phone
google IMEI CHECK
i know about imei check but i was hoping there would be a free solution out there
unfortunately not at this time for the Wing.
Is the Sim Unlock Available for Wing
Is the Sim Unlock available for Wing Now or still not. Any help will be really appreciated.
No. it's been 2 days! haha
THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SIM UNLOCK THE PHONE FOR FREE.
Have a T-Mobile user put their SIM card into the phone and call 611 from the phone. Go to Customer Service and inform them that you will be leaving the country and would like to unlock the phone so you can use international prepaid SIM cards to call your aunts and uncles in *insert non-US country here*. They will give you the unlock code for the phone.
This will only work if the T-Mobile user has had the T-Mobile service for more than 30 days. If you are able, have your brother do it from his SIM card since he had the phone previously.
Thanks for the advice. Works!
Ok, just for conversation. Lets say I want to get a new wing with my equipment protection from Tmo. Does a SIM unlock on my old wing make it useable for others?
Equipment protection? Huh? Are you talking about getting it replaced with the insurance? and giving your old one to someone else?
When the phone is locked, it ONLY works under T-mobile.
When the phone is unlocked, it will work with any carrier, ie TMO, ATT, etc..
How about Vodafone NL..
Is there any free solution to sim unlock it ..?
Anyone with a Herald/Atlas or any of its variants ... are all in the same boat. There's no free unlock solution as of yet.
AT&T and T-mobile both have the same policy on unlocks:
- Account must have existed for at least 3 months
- Must not have had an unlock request within the last 3 months
- (Generally) Must be outside the Buyer's Remorse period (30 days)
- Must not be one of the 'special' phones (Sidekick, iPhone)
If the Wing is an upgrade to your existing service, you can get it unlocked after 30 days.
New customers must wait 90 days.
Simple workaround: If you know someone on T-Mobile with an available unlock (one per 90 days, remember), you can just give them the IMEI number, make & model, and they can unlock it from there. They do not check if you're calling from that phone -- but the phone must still belong to the carrier/be branded with that carrier
SO if my phone is "lost" and i get a new phone. Is myold wing good to go for someone else?
duprade said:
No. it's been 2 days! haha
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Is someone working on unlock for Herald???
I bought hd2 from ebay 2 weeks back and it is currently locked with T-mobile. I tried unlocking code from few sites but all returned my money, is there something changed? Can somebody sugest some where can get the code
Thanks
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for most new phones now, the networks are the only ones that have the unlock codes.
what you will have to do, is get a free t-mobile pay as you go sim card and put it in the phone. dial 150 and speak to someone in tech support. say to them that your friend had the phone, but has since upgraded and got a new phone, and has given you the hd2, but you have a contract with another network so you need an unlock code for it. there may be a £15-£25 charge for it, but they should supply you with one. you will need either £20 credit or a debit card (they wont take payment from a credit card or any other source) for the payment, a valid email address that you check regulary and the phones imei number (printed on the sticker under the battery or dial *#06#). whatever you do DO NOT mention ebay!! phone networks do not like you buying phones from ebay and may give you some bs excuse as to why they cant give you an unlock code. they should email you the code within 14 working days. they may be able to tell you over the phone or they may post it to you in a letter, so be prepared for that as well
after you have unlocked the phone, you will need to debrand it. to do this, install hspl3 on the phone then install either the generic htc roms (or of you can find it, the rom from the network you are on), or one of the many custom roms available. also have a look at updating the radio rom. then its just a case of getting the operator settings either by opening the comm manager, tapping the data connection icon (the left hand icon next to the words 'data connection') and choosing your network from the list, or contacting your network and asking for the settings. it may be worth updating your connection database (in the connection setup, tap menu>update database>select update the latest settings of all operators>then tap the update database button) this ensures you are using the latest settings and will also add any new networks to the list.
i would avoid 3rd party unlocking sites/shops, as they way to unlock new phones is often related to imei, and the codes cant be generated yet, so the networks are the only option
hope this answers your question
the above process is for the UK btw, not sure if its any different for other countries
got mine unlocked in 25 minutes this morning, mines less thena month old, cost $26, just message blowfish06 on ebay and tell him you want an unlock from the new database, he will bill your paypall and you should be all set by tommarow (or by this morning if its already past 12 were u live), cheers
Thanks for suggestions guys
Ill try ebay guy first if that didn't work then i'll buy the t-mobile prepaid card
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matthewharmon102 said:
you will need to debrand it. to do this, install hspl3 on the phone then install either the generic htc roms (or of you can find it, the rom from the network you are on), or one of the many custom roms available.
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if you install any generic rom onto a tmous it will permanently kill it, so although the advice is sound for regular hd2, DO NOT follow that advice if you have a tmous.
edsonbarron5 said:
got mine unlocked in 25 minutes this morning, mines less thena month old, cost $26, just message blowfish06 on ebay and tell him you want an unlock from the new database, he will bill your paypall and you should be all set by tommarow (or by this morning if its already past 12 were u live), cheers
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Brilliant advice. 30mins for mine and only £5.45. So wish I knew about him 3 weeks ago when I asked T-mobile to unlock my G1. £15 and still waiting.
Never mentioned the new database to him for mine.
Hey guys, first post here, but I just got a HD2 today and it's locked to T-Mobile, but I use AT&T. So far I tried htc-unlocker.org and unlock2go.com and both of them said the IMEI is not in the database. Does anyone know a website that can unlock this thing for SURE? I searched around but all I found is people saying to search google, which I did and I failed 3 times so far
edit: nevermind, got it unlocked...had to pay $34.99 but it only took about an hour. htc-unlocker.org new method.
dude thats overpriced, i tried all there old methods too and they failed so i ended up going with blowfish06 on ebay and he did the new method and got mine unlocked for $26 in 20 minutes.
Anyone know of anywhere else to buy a code? I just received my HD2 via UPS and went to unlock2go.com and its true they were unable to unlock it! So I will get a refund in 3 business days. htc-unlocker.org wants $44.99 to unlock my new HD2 using the "new" method. (they will use the htc database instead of the tmobile database) Please offer any suggestions, I can't use my new Hd2 on At&t until I unlock it =(
Code:
cgi.ebay.com/UNLOCK-Code-T-Mobile-USA-HTC-HD2-Leo-T8585-Touch-/130414271061?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5d4bda55
seems to be what people suggest using. i CAN confirm that the "new database" method is what's needed to unlock it though, so as long as the unlocker uses this "new" database, it'll be successful.
Hello,
Does anybody know a way i can unlock my Defy its currently locked on the T-Mobile UK network, I have tried searching the internet but i can't find anything please help.
Thanks
Chris
I'm also looking for a carrier unlock. Mine is US T-Mobile. Anyone know of a reliable place for unlock codes?
philmillman said:
I'm also looking for a carrier unlock. Mine is US T-Mobile. Anyone know of a reliable place for unlock codes?
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For Tmo (USA at least)
they will give it to you. You just have to call in and ask. May need to be a customer for a little while, but only if you are on postpaid. If you paid full price you can request unlock code right away.
Unlock Motorola Defy
Hello everybrody;
Any news about the unlock codes?
Thanks in advanced.Regards.
i got an HD2 on line and Nuron on prepaid, called tmobile 2 for each phone and less than 24hrs on each occasion i got the unlock code from them
For Tmobile USA
I got mine. It is free, just call Tmo and ask for the unlock code, tell them you are going to another country for vacations.
I payed full price, if you got the phone with a contract you might have to wait some time to get the unlock code from Tmo as they told me there are certain rules if you buy the phone with discount (aka 2yr contract).
I like Tmobile
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: 1231232
IMEI: ##################
Unlock Code: ***************
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Motorola device.
1. Place a non-T Mobile SIM card into the handset and turn the handset on.
2. The handset display should read "SIM network unlock PIN"
3. Tap the box below the message
4. Enter the unlock code and Tap "Unlock"
Note: Device should display "Network unlock successful".
If you receive an error message while performing the instructions do not make any further attempts to unlock the handset. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. You will need to verify the IMEI by pressing *#06# and contact Customer Service for support.
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Actually, if you've been a customer for a few years they will give it to you contract price or not. I've never had an issue. However with wifi calling (and the fact that I really need my regular number for my work) I'm less motivated.
Hello everyone!
I am not from US and I bought Defy from a person who got it on Oprah show. Waiting for this phone to arrive soon. It should be locked and I want to unlock it. I will receive copy of Oprah letter enclosed with phone. Something about 3 month of free T-Mobile service and pre-activated sim card.
Now the question. Will I get unlock from T-Mobile if I contact them? Will letter help?
pogo stick said:
Hello everyone!
I am not from US and I bought Defy from a person who got it on Oprah show. Waiting for this phone to arrive soon. It should be locked and I want to unlock it. I will receive copy of Oprah letter enclosed with phone. Something about 3 month of free T-Mobile service and pre-activated sim card.
Now the question. Will I get unlock from T-Mobile if I contact them? Will letter help?
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http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm51885.xml
SIM Unlock Code
For information on the SIM Unlock Code, refer to the following:
If you purchased a wireless phone from T-Mobile, your phone has been programmed with a SIM lock which will prevent the phone from operating with other compatible wireless telephone carrier’s services. If you wish to use the phone with the service of another wireless telephone carrier, you must enter a numeric SIM Unlock Code to unlock the phone.
For customers with a T-Mobile Postpaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 40 days of active service with T-Mobile.
For customers with a T-Mobile Prepaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 60 days of active service with T-Mobile and either a Prepaid Plan account balance of at least $10.00 or a prior refill within the last 30 days.
T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible former customers, provided that T-Mobile has such code or can obtain it from the manufacturer.
You may request the SIM Unlock Code for your phone, together with instructions for entering the code, by calling T-Mobile customer care at 1-800-937-8997
customer support will also tell you Tmobile requires the phone be ACTIVE/USED on Tmo US for atleast 14 days since they can detect phones that use their networks
I got a TMobile (US) DEFY as a gift (I believe it is an Oprah show giveaway) and have been having a very hard time trying to unlock the phone. even the code that TMobile provided was wrong.
Attempts:
1 - TMobile - they said they did not have it in their database and contacted motorola. The code they sent was 8 digits and did not work.
2 - Unlockitnow-com - Paid $20 - Sent me 3 codes and all three did not work (I did a motorola database "not found" lookup) -> I made a youtube video of the code not working to get a refund and they said they are mailing me a sim unlock kit.
3 - Private Unlocker in Toronto - Paid $35 - Sent me 1 code and it was the same as one of the codes from unlockitnow-com so I did not try it as I knew it failed previously -> he then contacted motorola who advised him that the phone may possibly have a network lock and not a simlock so it would require 2 codes?? both 16-digit subsidy codes as the phones sent to Oprah were never sent to TMobile to remove the subsidy codes and insert TMobile 8digit calculated codes.
Debating trying to apply for a subsidy code from GSM liberty -> gsmliberty-net/shop/16-digit-motorola-subsidy-code-p-3213.html
Anyone else with a DEFY from the Oprah Show manage to unlock it? please help! PM or reply!! thanks in advance
got the same problemo here.. my uncle bought a motorola defy from the oprah show, then call t-mobile for unlock code..
t-mobile always sent the same code (just 8 digits) & it doesn't work.. they said that he has to call directly to motorola because he doesn't get the phone directly from tmobile (what the heck?? it's a tmobile phone for crying out loud..!!)
now he is trying swiftunlock from ebay.. haven't got the code yet..
hope it will work..
same thing here...
ru1dev said:
I got a TMobile (US) DEFY as a gift (I believe it is an Oprah show giveaway) and have been having a very hard time trying to unlock the phone. even the code that TMobile provided was wrong.
Attempts:
1 - TMobile - they said they did not have it in their database and contacted motorola. The code they sent was 8 digits and did not work.
2 - Unlockitnow-com - Paid $20 - Sent me 3 codes and all three did not work (I did a motorola database "not found" lookup) -> I made a youtube video of the code not working to get a refund and they said they are mailing me a sim unlock kit.
3 - Private Unlocker in Toronto - Paid $35 - Sent me 1 code and it was the same as one of the codes from unlockitnow-com so I did not try it as I knew it failed previously -> he then contacted motorola who advised him that the phone may possibly have a network lock and not a simlock so it would require 2 codes?? both 16-digit subsidy codes as the phones sent to Oprah were never sent to TMobile to remove the subsidy codes and insert TMobile 8digit calculated codes.
Debating trying to apply for a subsidy code from GSM liberty -> gsmliberty-net/shop/16-digit-motorola-subsidy-code-p-3213.html
Anyone else with a DEFY from the Oprah Show manage to unlock it? please help! PM or reply!! thanks in advance
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I have the same problem with this oprah defy phone. I bought it for my husband for christmas (Im a Tilt2 .. and sticking with it..LOL)
You got much further than I did with T-Mobile, after being "disconnected" twice, I called back a third time only to have possibly the rudest tmobile rep on the planet tell me that there is no way they can know whether or not I stole the phone! and so it is impossible for them to give me a code. She then said that because it was a prepaid oprah phone that it could not be unlocked.
I gave up on T-Mobile and bought a code from unlock to talk and they sent me 2, both of which didnt work...(currently shooting my refund video as we speak...LOL...but they didnt sound too eager to give me my money back either way).
If anyone finds a reputable place that can unlock this expensive paper weight, please please post!....
help!!!
QSMR
Interested in this as well since the code that T-Mobile provided didn't work...
Beach_Head said:
Interested in this as well since the code that T-Mobile provided didn't work...
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Well, this dude claims he is (or was) selling an unlocked Oprah Defy, maybe he can tell you how he did it. Or, maybe he really didn't?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...Won-On-Oprah-Show-4GB-Card-W0QQAdIdZ250984506
gsmliberty
I decided to bite the bullet and risk losing more money on yet another unlock code....
Im trying gsmliberty too, since they have the 16 digit subsidy codes that this phone seems to need...
I have a ticket open with them at the moment 'cause they dont actually list the defy as a supported model, I already paid so we'll see...I really hope they can help me (its for my husband who is a US Marine)...I think it will also be the ultimate test for the ruggedness of this phone...LOL
I'll let you know what happens with gsmliberty...
QSMR
scrannel said:
Well, this dude claims he is (or was) selling an unlocked Oprah Defy, maybe he can tell you how he did it. Or, maybe he really didn't?
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I also emailed this guy ..LOL....we'll see if he answers....
Gsm liberty 16 digit worked!
gsm liberty
really, thats great....can you tell me how exactly you ordered on that site? I put in my order, on thego the email to choose my phone model and wasnt listed. So I asked them what to put in the dropdown list and they keep putting trouble tickets in and then resending the same dropdown request.
Im so frustrated, but I feel better now that you said you got a working code from them...how did you order?
thanks!!!
supposed to be....
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really, thats great....can you tell me how exactly you ordered on that site? I put in my order, on thego the email to choose my phone model and wasnt listed. So I asked them what to put in the dropdown list and they keep putting trouble tickets in and then resending the same dropdown request.
Im so frustrated, but I feel better now that you said you got a working code from them...how did you order?
thanks!!!
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that was supposed to say... then got the email ...lol... spaz typing...lol
I know thay have a couple different pages, for carrier and for model etc. I was afraid to choose "all T-Mobile" because that hasnt worked for me with anyone else....
Any updates on this?