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Is unlocking the Samsung Focus easy?

I want to buy a Samsung Focus, but i'll have to unlock it in order to use it abroad.
Does it always work? I don't want to find out my phone is the one Samsung Focus that won't unlock.

lol... they all unlock... its just a code. make sure you use a credible unlocking service. there are a few posted in the unlocking thread.

Thanks!
And what happens if I first unlock the device and then install and SD-card? will it stay unlocked?

unlocks are permenant, it will not relock.
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You can unlock the samsung Focus easily,You can use the unlock code to unlock it...To get the unlock code you can visit the site Prounlocking.com buy the code and unlock it..Then you can use it any GSM Sim card in abroad.

Yup you can do that easily by getting unlock codes

how to unlock atrix

Hi, i am italian and i would know how to unlock Motorola Atrix.
The only way is through by the unlock code? have you any reliable site to recommend? is there a way to get it for free?
if i will use rom or firmware update, the phone will be locked again?
Thanks

From my personal experience: AT&T has an exclusive agreement with Motorola until August 22 and they do not have unlock codes. I bought one from "cellunlock" for $20 (50% off the list price with coupon). Worked fine.

How many unlock codes do I need? I see motorola droid 2 global (that is working in Verizon/GSM) but it required to get unlock code when GSM sim card was installed.
Do I need to unlock GSM and 3G separately?

No No...there are many ways to UNLOCK the PHONE from Network lock,UNLOCK CODE is best....You can get the Unlock code from here
Onlinegsmunlock.com and Unlock it from Network Lock....Then you can use with any GSM Network Sim card......Firmware is not easy process.Also i haven't used that.....

[Q] SGH-i337m - is my phone unlocked?

Sup all...
Simple enough question. I've spent many days doing searches here in XDA and google but haven't been able to find a clear answer. Or maybe I didn't look hard enough or understand the responses to others questions regarding this topic.
I recently got an S4 (i337m) from Telus. From what I understand, this is the Canadian model (jfltecan). I am not sure if it is unlocked or not however. I know that I should just use a sim from a dif carrier to test, but I don't have access to one at the moment. No one I know has a micro sim that is with a carrier I could use to test with.
I've installed TWRP and flashed Slimbean and afterward I flashed Paranoidandroid roms successfully if that is some sort of indication as to the lock/unlock state of the phone.
So is there any other way to tell? Is there a method of unlocking this phone other than using the *#0011# method or similar methods that I've tried and do not work. Is an Odin method available?
Thanks

If you got it from Telus, directly, 99.99% it's locked
The only way to confirm is by popping in a SIM from another carrier.

I think it depends on how u buy the device. I think if you get the phone on a contract, its locked, but i think if you purchase the device for full price, it should be unlocked. That's atleast how i think it works.

You are most likely sim locked. There is no Odin method to unlock. You should really just buy a code to unlock. Be very careful using the free unlock methods. After a number of attempts the phone will lock itself so you'll never be able to unlock. Others have also messed up their phones trying it.

Buy a code or even safer, FastGSM.com USB cable method to unlock

I am also on telus, if this works like the s3 unlock you need to be on the stock Rom, can be rooted but must be stock.check the s4 thread to be sure though. You can go back to the custom Rom after you unlock and the phone should still be unlocked

Your phone's boot loader is unlocked. Meaning we can install a custom recovery and install a custom ROM very easily. Your phone is Sim locked if you bought it from telus. This means you cannot insert a Sim card in your phone unless its telus. Any other carrier will not work. You can unlock your phone through Telus. They have restrictions on this however. You're better off buying an unlock code off the internet. Its fast and most likely cheaper and no it does not void warranty. Hope this helps

Thanks!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies/info.
My phone was sim locked. I did the easy method of purchasing an unlock code from a local shop here. All is good. I can use the phone on any supported GSM carrier and I am able to flash custom roms and what not.
Thanks again to all for the info. Much appreciated and it helped me increase my understanding on this topic.
-Talabis

[Q] Is SIM unlock permanent?

I'm traveling internationally soon and am interested in looking into the methods to allow me to use an international SIM. I had several questions.
As a note, I have no interest in domestic SIM unlock for my questions.
I understand there is an official SIM unlock available through an OTA from Sprint? If so is this permanent where I can change roms or even do a full reset in ODIN without loosing it.
I understand there is also the unofficial methods described in the forums, I have the same question about this too, if it will be permanent or need to be re-applied if things are reset.
Finally (even if less related to the thread title) what are the SIM unlock options if I want to run the phone using MJA?
Thanks!:fingers-crossed:

Unlock LG V20 H910c

Hello Everyone...
Please let me begin by saying thank you to you all on XDA what an amazing resource for one another and especially idiot novice like myself...lol...also I am sorry if I am going about this question incorrectly, I am not sure of the decorum. I have tried and failed very badly in the past to unlock and root several models including my lasy V10 H901 (now useless as a result) and now I have a LG V20 H910 from AT&T...I desperately need to unlock the phone so that I can use it with another carrier while I am at home in Canada for the next month on family business...I have LGUP and simply need idiot proof directions and the downloads...can anyone help PLEASE...Thanks in advance for your time and consideration...
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Carrier unlocking your device is fairly easy. You can submit a request on AT&T's website (att.com/deviceunlock) - and you should receive a unlock code you type into the dialer. (At least that's how I remember I did it last time I did a carrier unlock on my device)
Note this is not the same thing as rooting/bootloader unlocking. Carrier unlocking simply lets you use your device on other carrier's networks.