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Is anyone actually working on an unlocking solution?

I see a lot of people working on a lot of other things, but is anyone actually actively working on a solution to unlock the Streak?
How did people get their Nexus Ones/Desires unlocked without going to their Telco?
How do these websites get unlock codes for phones? Have they hacked the phones and come up with some kind of keygen?
Or does every unlock code, whether its from a Telco or an independant websirte, ultimately come from the Telco/Hardware manafacturer?

I am looking everything few days at loads of "unlock" sites ...other forums etc.. Still nothing. Expect things start after the streak launch in the US.

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i thought those unlocking sites got the codes direct from the carrier?
Also, i believe those with unlocked Nexus's (myself included) have unlocked ones because they got them direct from Google. All the others are locked down to the different carries. As far as i'm aware, the only way to unlock a phone is from these unlocking sites or via the carrier, and as O2 have said they wont be releasing the unlock codes until next year, it will be a while before the option becomes available.

Unlock sites don't always get unlock codes from carriers. Plenty of people who are able to develop an key generator. Willing to develop one is another matter, guess its all about ROI.

ROI? Republic of Ireland? Why? Is there where most of the key gen devs live?!?!

I've had enough of this unlocking business.
I've tried for three days now, going to over 10 local stores, malls, and other places to see if they can unlock my Rogers Dell Streak. I've tried countless websites only to be disappointed too.
Seriously, what's with carriers locking their phones? If people want to use their network, it should be because of their plans and customer service, not because of what phones they have.
Oh well, I'm selling my Dell Streak now. Very frustrated, because I actually like the device. But until there is a freakin easy way to unlock it, forget it. Not worth the hassle and headache.

Just use a rebel sim, it's only snobbery when people say it's not unlocked with a rebel, when you can do exactly the same thing.
The going rate for a streak code unlock is $100 or £45

Try to find unlocked code on ebay
My streak was unlocked with this thing

Trust_no1 said:
Try to find unlocked code on ebay
My streak was unlocked with this thing
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You mean this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-STREAK-W...MobilePhones&hash=item1c16256efb#ht_500wt_922
they charge 90 pound to unlock !!! I am really doubt you paid for that...

Yes, I am looking for unlock code for my Streak too because it's an engineering sample and AT&T doesn't have the unlock code in their comuter.

It would be nice if someone could actually do something about this. Most AT&T folks have it easier since AT&T readily gives out the codes over the phone. Us unfortunate souls stuck with O2 locked Streaks are effectively screwed until O2 decides to change their stance on the unlocking thing. And most of the solutions found online are exorbitantly priced too.

att is giving out unlock codes for the streak. infact they are giving out unlock codes for their other phones too. dunno whats possessed them of all people to start doing that. if you have a rogers streak you can call att, they may have them since i dont think anything is really changed from the att one. i believe o2 is giving out unlock codes for the streak too. if not, you can always try the rebel sim card. it costs money and doesnt work with 2.2 though.

I can unlock without any problems.pm me if you need an unlock. Att only gives them out for SOME existing customers.
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royalmail said:
You mean this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DELL-STREAK-W...MobilePhones&hash=item1c16256efb#ht_500wt_922
they charge 90 pound to unlock !!! I am really doubt you paid for that...
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did it really work?

Is anyone actually working on an unlocking solution?
Yes: judging by the results of folks on the modaco forum keep pestering o2 until you get a result.

unlocking my Streak
I have a Streak which bought privately and an o2 sim only contract
If this is of any help, hear is the way I just unlocked mine free of charge and a day later (yesterday) my upgrade to 2.2 came through, bearing in mind this has taken about 10 days. you will understand why, as you read!
I emailed o2 and simply asked for an unlocking code, knowing the reply I would get setting in motion my already written response thanks to adzman over ad Modaco
o2 replied
Hello
I'm sorry the Dell Streak can't be unlocked by us as it's an exclusive phone and the manufacturer haven't given us the unlocking rights. Please contact the manufacturer to get it unlocked. I hope this helps. If you need any help, please email us or you visit our online helps centre on, (unable to post link)
I then replied
Hi
My understanding is the streak is no longer exclusive to o2 & therefore should qualify for unlocking. Other people have successfully obtained an unlock code for their streak from o2 The streak is now available on orange & vodafone (unable to post link) Also the streak is available sim free directly from dell or via tesco & argos (unable to post links) I understand that when first released this handset was exclusive to o2 & therefore not available for unlock. But as I’ve demonstrated this is no longer the case. I have no intention to leave o2, I like O2 that's why I came back to you, It's the fact that I bought this O2 Dell Streak privately and am using a sim only contract from you. Besides the dell streak is now available for unlocking via 3rd party companies (unable to post link) Please can you provide the unlock code, obviously I would rather deal directly with yourselves, but if need be I can get my device unlocked via the 3rd party. as i say, I’m very happy with O2 - please don't ruin the relationship I have with O2. If required I’d be delighted to talk to an O2 representative from your service management team to ensure my needs as a customer are met Thanks & regards
o2 replied
Hi
We don't have the code for this one on our database & will need to request this from the manufacturer. I'll have this requested & pass it on to you as soon as we get the code back.
Kind Regards
I replied
Dell Streak, and my IMEI number is= 354************
After a while I replied
l seem to be still awaiting my unlock code, is there a problem?
o2 replied
Hello
Thanks for your email. I'm sorry you haven't received your unlatching code yet and for the delay in getting back to you. Unfortunately, we're having trouble getting the codes for Dell Streak devices at the moment but we'll keep requesting the code you need. I'm afraid I can't tell you how long this will take, but as soon as we have the code you need we'll let you know. If there's anything else we can do for you just drop us an email. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Kind Regards
I replied
Re my waiting for my Dell Streak unlatching code. If you haven't got my code on your database and have to retrieve it direct from dell, does this mean that I will also have a problem with the O2 Android 2.2 upgrade which is due out today?
Next day I received my unlatching code
Hi
We have receive unlatching code for your Dell Streak handset however we haven't receive unlatching procedure for the same. The code you require for your handset is "02******"
Kind Regards
The procedure is simple take out your sim and put in a competitors, Tmobile, Vodafone etc. it will then ask for the code when you switch back on.
All this was over a 10 day period
Hope this is some use to somebody

jeremyritzmann said:
I can unlock without any problems.pm me if you need an unlock. Att only gives them out for SOME existing customers.
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I got an unlock code from calling AT&T. They said to enter another carriers SIM card, to get the prompt for the code. I do not know anyone who has a service with a SIM card in my city, besides T-Mobile. And no one here uses crappy T-Mobile.
My question is: how else can I get the prompt to unlock without another carriers SIM card?
(Dell will call AT&T on your behalf to get the code as well if you are scared of the AT&T techs)

sim
you can get a free pay as you go sim from the Tmobile site, don't know how long it will take to come through or maybe get in touch with somebody local to send you an expired one.

I have a bunch of expired tmo sims laying around if you need one.
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sempermarine29 said:
I got an unlock code from calling AT&T. They said to enter another carriers SIM card, to get the prompt for the code. I do not know anyone who has a service with a SIM card in my city, besides T-Mobile. And no one here uses crappy T-Mobile.
My question is: how else can I get the prompt to unlock without another carriers SIM card?
(Dell will call AT&T on your behalf to get the code as well if you are scared of the AT&T techs)
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Once again, some will some will not. And mostly if youre in need of an unlock code youre not planning on using att, which att WILL NOT provide an unlock code to non customers sadly.
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Remote Unlock O2

How much you think one should pay for remote unlock for your O2 streak
Options : £79.99 via rebel remote unlock
£19.99 Rebel sim card
£34.99 Rebel Postal Service
I have found out $71 i.e about 40 pound for remote unlocking I dont know if it is worth it
what you think guys 40 quid is cheap or expensive?
Thanks

£40? are you crazy, it would have been cheaper to buy from Dell an unlocked model. No more than £10 for the most unsuccessful smartphone fiasco ever launched to date.
Just given my Streak away, too many problems with hardware and software to warrant it being a corporate device (raised these points with Dell, they may be designing a version 2 to address build quality and design issues found in the current version.

Im using a Rebelsimcard v1.2 and it works perfect! Can't go wrong for the price

I wouldn't pay £40 for an unlock. Totally satisfied with my streak now that I use rebelsim with 1.2 firmware and android 2.2.

I think anything more than 10 is rip off. 10 pounds rebel sim is working for me.
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http://www.chiragp.com/methods.php
go and get it done i have done mine
cheers

@dead101: How much did it cost you? And how long did they take to give you the unlock code?

vinokirk said:
Im using a Rebelsimcard v1.2 and it works perfect! Can't go wrong for the price
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I hated the rebelsim so much I bought another streak.
It was so flaky.
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vinokirk said:
Im using a Rebelsimcard v1.2 and it works perfect! Can't go wrong for the price
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Are you saying that the Streak on Froyo 2.2 works perfectly with Rebelsim 1.2 ?!
No network issues?
If so, that's brilliant news! I queried this through a new thread in this forum a few days ago and only response I received was from a member who complained that after upgrading to 2.2 his rebelsim unlock no longer worked. Needless to say i was most disappointed. I have an o2 locked unit on stock 1.6 with rebelsim 1.2 which is working perfectly in my country and looking forward to the 2.2 upgrade. Please can you confirm positively that the Rebelsim 1.2 unlock works with 2.2.
Thanks.

Edrill said:
@dead101: How much did it cost you? And how long did they take to give you the unlock code?
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I went to the link and check. it say 70 credit.
I guess they means US$, right? not Indian currency.
too much for unlocking a phone!
Let's wait and pray for some genius come out with a better solution.

Edrill said:
@dead101: How much did it cost you? And how long did they take to give you the unlock code?
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it will cost 4000 indian currency convert it according to you
it take 4 to 5 days
cheers

Wow! That's almost $100 for an unlock code! Pricey!

it will cost you 4000 indian currency and please convert it according to your currency
it will unlock worldwide network lock not just for O2
His phone number is just PM away lol
thanks

Guys, plse, plse can you just confirm for me: Rebelsim 1.2 + Froyo 2.2 = GOOD

SAman1 said:
Guys, plse, plse can you just confirm for me: Rebelsim 1.2 + Froyo 2.2 = GOOD
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Rebil Sim+dell streak= not goof at all
i understand its a cheapest option but rebel sim always conflict with something if you dont trust me do a quardant score test with and without
cheers

vinokirk said:
Im using a Rebelsimcard v1.2 and it works perfect! Can't go wrong for the price
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dead101 said:
Rebil Sim+dell streak= not goof at all
i understand its a cheapest option but rebel sim always conflict with something if you dont trust me do a quardant score test with and without
cheers
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I'm not particularly bothered about the test scores, long as it can work stably with Android 2.2. I'm currently using the Rebelsim with Andriod 1.6 and speed is ok for me.

Rebelsim 1.2 + Froyo = DISASTER!!!
its a strict no go...for froyo you need rebelsim 1.3 firmware.

madmax85812 said:
Rebelsim 1.2 + Froyo = DISASTER!!!
its a strict no go...for froyo you need rebelsim 1.3 firmware.
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That's not what 2 other posters are indicating above...?!

Beta streak woes

Well I have been reading on the blogs that dell will be selling unlocked streaks with froyo.....but I just bought a beta streak on eBay..(jumped the gun on it too soon i guess)..so I am wondering what are some limitations with using a beta streak....is it worthless now....should I sell it? I do not really need to have at&t cause i just plan to use it as a data and multimedia device.....any help or tips will be helpful.
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As far as I know the only downside (as long as there's nothing wrong with the one you buy) is that the 3g/mobile side has been disabled by AT&T. I believe that you can use it on some other networks if it's been unlocked and of course wifi works.
Since beta Streaks are not meant to be sold on, a possible problem may come later for you if Dell decide to deactivate them.

I am in the same situation like you. Just purchased one which has lable called Engineering Sample. It works with AT&T sim card, but has no idea about 3G because
I never subscribe data plan.
It has Android 1.6.

No warranty on anything, don't even call Dell. spare parts are on you, as well as fixing it. You fugg it, you fix it or sell it to the community If you're on T-mo then you won't have 3G unless you get a unicorn like Streak AWS version, and what was previously mentioned, not working on AT&T, besides that you get Steve's Froyo on it and you have a marvelous piece of equipment.

my buddies and I all have the Streak here before it got release here in Canada....not a single problem with it.

Beta Streak here, been using for 4 or 5 months now, no problems whatsoever except for the silver Dell logo on back coming unglued and coming off.
Running Steve's 1.4.6 now, the O2 2.1 before that. Great piece of kit. *knocks on wood* Been using on TMO US the whole time. I love it!

Wow glad to hear that I got some good feedback can't wait till mine comes in but I am kind of wondering will my rebel sim do anything with this dell streak I'm guessing since my beta streak is unlocked I kind of have no use for the rebel sim now
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Just Unlocked my streak :)

well, I didn't really even need to but I figured with the new baseband and dj_steves 2.2 froyo rolling I might as well unlock it as well.
I was referred to this site http://www.unlockcellphonecode.com
and i eventually got a hold of a guy on support and he said dell doesnt have the codes that at&t does..but its a special database..
anyway..he got my code for me..
and it worked
just put in a different gsm sim and it brings up a screen with some holes and just touch the screen and it asks if you want to enter the network code.
its 8 digits..

AT&T locked, I presume?!?! Why is life so unfair to us O2-locked Streak owners?!?!? Lol!

Because o2 haven't considered that guys like you and me will never risk buying a locked o2 phone again ;-).
If they relaxed there stuborn approach to locking then maybe more people would trust them to unlock their pride & joy phones instead of treating them like prisoners.
I sold my o2 streak and bought a non-alcatraz version (unlocked) aaahhh the joys of freeeeedom ;-)
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Ok so a o2 can never get 3g when its unlocked?

Unlock Dell Streak - Rogers

I just had a chat with the live help on mobileincanada.com (a site I have used for unlock codes in the past) and they said for $20 they can unlock the Dell Streak. They claim it's just an unlock code and that it does not need to be running any specific version of the OS in order to do so.
Has anyone else tried this? I'm hesitant after reading here about how it cannot be unlocked.

I got an unlock code from AT&T on 1.6 running on Rogers. Updated to 2.2 and did not have to rekey the unlock.
Get that unlock code!
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Just to clarify, you got AT&T to give you an unlock code for a Rogers locked device?

Took chance to ask att for unlock of my friend's o2 streak and it didn't work. They said, they would love to unlock it, but there is no such imei in their database...
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I can get the unlock code cheaper. Just pm me. I just unlocked mine via imei with no problems.
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jeremyritzmann said:
I can get the unlock code cheaper. Just pm me. I just unlocked mine via imei with no problems.
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for CANADA ROGERS STREAK? i tried at lease 2-4 sources and all have come back "with no code available for your IMEI"

iZteven said:
for CANADA ROGERS STREAK? i tried at lease 2-4 sources and all have come back "with no code available for your IMEI"
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You're still searching too eh. I have my return label printed already. Just giving a final try before it goes back.

sinbsd said:
I just had a chat with the live help on mobileincanada.com (a site I have used for unlock codes in the past) and they said for $20 they can unlock the Dell Streak. They claim it's just an unlock code and that it does not need to be running any specific version of the OS in order to do so.
Has anyone else tried this? I'm hesitant after reading here about how it cannot be unlocked.
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Already tried them and got the refund. I think they are collecting a dollar an attempt though, through some kind of paypal fee.

JakeArmitage79 said:
Just to clarify, you got AT&T to give you an unlock code for a Rogers locked device?
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Sorry , no my device was AT&T from Dell. I unlocked it by calling AT&T... and it remained unlocked thru the upgrade to 2.2.
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hey im o2 device how can o get unlock =.= sad sad

Didn't you guys get the memo? You can pay Rogers $50 now and get that Dell Streak unlocked! :-\
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/12/14/rogers-and-fido-start-new-policy-will-unlock-your-device-for-50/

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jeremyritzmann said:
I can get the unlock code cheaper. Just pm me. I just unlocked mine via imei with no problems.
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I am interested to get the unlock code if possible.
Thanks,
[email protected]

Hi
I am interested to get codes,
Thanks,
Octavian
[email protected]

Hi!
I am very interested to get codes
Thanks
[email protected]

I'm interested to get an unlock code for my roger streak.
Hit me up : [email protected]

If you bought your dell Streak locked to Rogers direct from Dell I have been told that it may not be unlockable. Rogers and every website I have tried has not worked. I am currently returning mine and going to buy an unlocked one.

Has anyone succesfully unlocked a Rogers Dell Streak? Has anyone tried the RebelSim to see if that might work? Please let me know.
I'm not a Rogers Customer, so if doesn't work, I will have to return the streak to Dell (if possible).
Please let me know guys.
Cheers,
Pat

patsjourney said:
Has anyone succesfully unlocked a Rogers Dell Streak? Has anyone tried the RebelSim to see if that might work? Please let me know.
I'm not a Rogers Customer, so if doesn't work, I will have to return the streak to Dell (if possible).
Please let me know guys.
Cheers,
Pat
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Yes the unlock codes are being released now by Rogers. It's not cheap. $50 for the code (plus tax), but you have to be a Rogers customer to qualify to get the code. That's another $10 (plus tax) to buy the sim card. Once you buy the sim call Rogers and they will hook you up for free and give you a $10 credit. Don't know if that credit can be used towards the unlocking amount. My Streak is a Rogers lock Streak bought directly from Dell.ca.

I use the rebelsim and its quite nice, only issue is, the rebelsim is NOT compatible with 2.2 at the moment. The only way to make it work is to get the rebelsim beta update, and in order to do that, you must purchase the firmware loader in addition to the rebelsim which will cost the same as a rogers unlock code. If you get the rebelsim though, you can load it with any firmware to work on almost any phone in the future.

If anyone can get an unlock code for my rogers dell streak, let me know. my email to my phone is [email protected] . thanks in advance!