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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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hey guys, anyone got any idea on this. after i upgrade to official froyo 2.2 my phone become locked. how to unlock it =.= please help
i'm assuming it was unlocked before?
Have you tried using the same unlock code you used to unlock it?
or if you bought it unlocked i'd say email/call dell.
If you were hsing a rebel sim to unlock thats more than likely the reason.
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anyway to unlock the phone with other sim unlocker?
cheers
If your locked to O2 like I was then fill in their online support form and ask for the unlock code while giving them your Imei. If they come back to you saying no they can't, just reply insisting they can as they did it for others as reported on Modaco forum. It took me 5 reply emails before they caved in and gave it to me
SAman1 said:
If your locked to O2 like I was then fill in their online support form and ask for the unlock code while giving them your Imei. If they come back to you saying no they can't, just reply insisting they can as they did it for others as reported on Modaco forum. It took me 5 reply emails before they caved in and gave it to me
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Well i hope 5 is the number as that's about how many times i've asked
I emailed trisha, misha, victoria, kritika, emma
one of whome said that as they were an 'exclusive supplier' they couldn't help i emailed them back saying that they were not as tesco, orange and vodafone all sell it.
Sagar's the guy you want to reach. He seems to be the one who gives the unlock codes without hesitation.
you have to downgrade to v2.1 or v1.6 and use v1.2 rebel simcard II
or can use postal unlocking service
dell streak unlock software
rebelsimcard said:
you have to downgrade to v2.1 or v1.6 and use v1.2 rebel simcard II
or can use postal unlocking service
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its possible to extract the codes out of the Streak from home also now with software even you cant get the codes and dont want to downgrade to 2.1 or 1.6 to use rebel sim II.
Rebel simcard
SAman1 said:
Sagar's the guy you want to reach. He seems to be the one who gives the unlock codes without hesitation.
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Try Sanjay as well.
The form worked straightaway for me.
https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
How i can unlock my Dell streak?
i not wanna use a Ribel SIM,
where i can get a unlock code?
dell streak unlock 02 uk
yarco89 said:
How i can unlock my Dell streak?
i not wanna use a Ribel SIM,
where i can get a unlock code?
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sometimes its possible to get the code free by contacting 02
however when they dont give a code then its still but possible to read the Streak unlock code via software
go to unlockstreak.com. it is cheaper
Been trying those software unlocker and they dont work for me.... ive followed instructions to the t but it just hangs on "Trying to get phone info" then it does nothing.
If you unlock your streak, you won't need a rebel sim surely? The point of the Rebel sim is to bypass carrier locks so you can use other sims.
As long as you are an O2 contract customer, you should be able to get the code for free from O2.
I was able to get mine unlocked quite quickly using this o2 unlock form
I can't post the link as I am a new member! But google will help you
I am scared to try this:
http://dellstreakunlock.com/dell-streak-unlock-code-reader-software-licence.html
Its very cheap though, uk based and by the makers of rebel sim...
imperiallight said:
I am scared to try this:
http://dellstreakunlock.com/dell-streak-unlock-code-reader-software-licence.html
Its very cheap though, uk based and by the makers of rebel sim...
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Yes try it....it worked on my streak .......... The nextgen software unlocker did not work for me but the rebelsim software did.
You shouldn't have to be on contract with the carrier, they should be able to give you the code for free. I had absolutely no troubles getting my code from AT&T, the carrier my Streak was locked to. I literally just had to ask for it and give them my IMEI so they could look up the code for me.
Hi there,
I have been looking to unlock my Rogers sony ericsson xperia x10a so I can send it to a friend in another country for over a month.
I havent been successful using the sim unlocking code systems. I have tried three different websites.
So now Im just looking to use usb unlocking. its better if it de-brands the phone also so i can use the latest software update and not the one rogers provides.
Please help me with this. thanks
mamallica said:
Hi there,
I have been looking to unlock my Rogers sony ericsson xperia x10a so I can send it to a friend in another country for over a month.
I havent been successful using the sim unlocking code systems. I have tried three different websites.
So now Im just looking to use usb unlocking. its better if it de-brands the phone also so i can use the latest software update and not the one rogers provides.
Please help me with this. thanks
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Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
agentJBM said:
Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
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Confirmed
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I'm in the same boat. I have no problem with paying the money, but the 3 different brick and mortar places I've used can't unlock the phone, and the 5+ online sites that say that they can give me an unlock code, return my money and say that it's not possible.
Is there any way of unlocking this phone at all?
agentJBM said:
Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
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Thanks forbthe info. I dont mind if I have to pay or not. I paid all prices starting from 11.50 to 49.99 to get the unlocking key from unlocking websites but they all returned my money after one or two days saying they dont have this phones unlocking key.
I called se they said they cant give me the code. I should contact my service provider.(rogers) which I did and they wouldnt give it to me since the contract I have with them isnt done yet.
One of the websites told me the only option remaining is the usb. So thats y I tried loooking it up and couldnt find anything. But there are some youtube clips showing how to unlock itbwith usb, however there is no link or info.
Im tired
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I know that I have seen threads on unlocking Rogers here on xda X10 forum. Keep searching.
there is a guy called lancez who unlock X10 here in the forum, comments from other users sounds nice, but he unlocks ATT, I don't know about Rogers
send a PM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=852119
After a certain amount of time (18 mo. for me with att contract) they will provide the unlock code for free. Only think is you need a non carrier sim card. In USA that means T-mobile, cost of sim card $10. Just did it today. Insert non ATT sim, then unlock screen, then phone prompts for unlock code > network unlock. Att store showed me his screen on how to unlock, it was Rogers, same procedure.
I paid 6$ to unlock my rogers x10, went on Ebay, dont remember the name but it took 6hres to get code, I'll try to fin it for you.
EDIT:h t tp://stores.ebay.ca/UnlockFusion?_rdc=1
I just got my Motorola Atrix off ebay today, i have used Dell Streak for past 6 months.
However, for some reason i need an unlock pin to use it??? What does this mean? I pay 2gb AT&T data plan and such. I thought i would just be able to switch SIM cards and it would work? I've always done this for my other phones (Pre plus, streak, captivate)
Please Help. I don't really want to pay/wait for a dumb unlock code...
Hi,
did u read the offer first if it´s an At&T original one? If yes, it should work with your at&t sim card w/o problem and u dont need unlocking code. Otherwise, if it´s from a different operator and then u need an unlock code and probably u ´ll spend some money buying it. But, if it´s from at&T and even cant accept yr at&t sim card then i think you have this problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186865
Good luck.
Hi I thing its the phone lock not the sim lock ask the seller for the unlock pin. I have the lock set up on my phone and when I turn it on it says enter pin to unlock.
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ccamwilkins said:
I just got my Motorola Atrix off ebay today, i have used Dell Streak for past 6 months.
However, for some reason i need an unlock pin to use it??? What does this mean? I pay 2gb AT&T data plan and such. I thought i would just be able to switch SIM cards and it would work? I've always done this for my other phones (Pre plus, streak, captivate)
Please Help. I don't really want to pay/wait for a dumb unlock code...
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Ask the seller for the unlock pin.
If the seller is the one and only owner, then they would know it for sure...