How to unlock T-Mobile G2 - G2 and Desire Z General

Hi I just got my G2 from T Mobile next month I will be travel to china just wonder any body know how to unlock the sim??? ThankS
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call tmobile and ask them, they would be able to help you. also, it would be able to help your question get answered if you move it to the q&a thread.

Also gfree.
Use the search function next time, that's how I unlocked mine, by searching.

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unlocking t-mobile G2

Anyone know how or where to unlock the new G2? I want to use it with ATT LOL
Is there a method or a website I can get the unlock code?
Thanks!
Ps. I had the samsung captivate but the gps and lag on that thing made me return it. That's why I bought the G2.
You do realize that it won't work on ATT's 3G ; only EDGE?
Also, you might want to wait for the NA version of the Desire Z going to Canada ; you might pick up one of those since they have the 850Mhz band used for ATT's 3G.
About the unlock, you will have to wait for the phone to officially launch all over, and then unlock codes should pop up soon on eBay and other such sites.
Superfrag said:
You do realize that it won't work on ATT's 3G ; only EDGE?
Also, you might want to wait for the NA version of the Desire Z going to Canada ; you might pick up one of those since they have the 850Mhz band used for ATT's 3G.
About the unlock, you will have to wait for the phone to officially launch all over, and then unlock codes should pop up soon on eBay and other such sites.
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Yes I'm aware that it will only work on edge.
The disire z is running sense which I don't want. I want as much stock android 2.2 on the phone. Besides the discontinued nexus one, this is my only choice.
Thanks for your reply.
Superfrag said:
About the unlock, you will have to wait for the phone to officially launch all over, and then unlock codes should pop up soon on eBay and other such sites.
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Or.....if you're an existing T-mobile customer you can call them and request the unlock code.....That always seems to be the easiest way.
Yup, if you've bought it from them, and have been a customer for quite a while, just tell them that you need the unlock code since you travel a lot, and they should give it to you.
I see your point about being totally stock, however, some users have flashed the G2 ROM on the Desire Z with no hiccups, and thus getting Stock Android.
would you guys say that t-mobile can give me the unlock code even if did not buy the phone from them? lets say i bought it at best buy. i do have t-mobile account for my brother. but i bought the g2 full price from best buy.
As long as you have an account they should do it.
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Circazero said:
would you guys say that t-mobile can give me the unlock code even if did not buy the phone from them? lets say i bought it at best buy. i do have t-mobile account for my brother. but i bought the g2 full price from best buy.
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have your brother call them and tell CS that he bought the G2 and is planning an international trip and wants the unlock code. Simple
you should buy a desire z and flash a vanilla ROM on it so you'll get 3G support. Why get a super nice smart phone and only use EDGE?
funkadesi said:
have your brother call them and tell CS that he bought the G2 and is planning an international trip and wants the unlock code. Simple
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You don't even need to say that. Just say you want it unlocked--you just need 40 days of active service. Check T-Mobile's SIM Unlock policy, it's the first hit on Google for "T-Mobile SIM Unlock".
Well my brother has had his account for over 5 years already. Well try calling and ask
For the unlock code because I "am leaving the country for travel" lol
Circazero said:
Well my brother has had his account for over 5 years already. Well try calling and ask
For the unlock code because I "am leaving the country for travel" lol
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i tell them this all the time you will have to wait about a wk for your unlock code it will be sent you via email from htc
xile6 said:
i tell them this all the time you will have to wait about a wk for your unlock code it will be sent you via email from htc
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Once they give you the unlock code The phone will be unlocke for ever? I should save the Code somewhere right?
Circazero said:
Once they give you the unlock code The phone will be unlocke for ever? I should save the Code somewhere right?
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Once its unlocked its unlocked . I always get mines done via tmobile live chat because u dont get all that chit chat just and ok all put that order n for u an ur have the code in 1-7days.
Also note to enter the code u must put a non tmobile sim n the phone then it will ask for unlock code. Thats how they all have worked but I havent unlocked my g2 yet tho
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xile6 said:
Once its unlocked its unlocked . I always get mines done via tmobile live chat because u dont get all that chit chat just and ok all put that order n for u an ur have the code in 1-7days.
Also note to enter the code u must put a non tmobile sim n the phone then it will ask for unlock code. Thats how they all have worked but I havent unlocked my g2 yet tho
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What do they ask for exactly?
Do they charge u for the unlock code?
stupid question but....
I don't get signal in my new house, but my friends on verison and att do. If I unlock my sim, does that mean I can use those towers when i don't have signal, or does that just mean I could switch my carrier and keep my phone? I had a rooted G1 and when I traveled to my mom's house who's town did not have t-mobile yet, I was able to use thier local carriers signal, I didn't know if everyone could do that, or if it was because my phone was rooted or what. anywho, sorry for rambling, but if someone could kindly make me less stupid be answering my question...
tekkaman_01 said:
stupid question but....
I don't get signal in my new house, but my friends on verison and att do. If I unlock my sim, does that mean I can use those towers when i don't have signal, or does that just mean I could switch my carrier and keep my phone? I had a rooted G1 and when I traveled to my mom's house who's town did not have t-mobile yet, I was able to use thier local carriers signal, I didn't know if everyone could do that, or if it was because my phone was rooted or what. anywho, sorry for rambling, but if someone could kindly make me less stupid be answering my question...
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when we say "Unlock" we mean that you can put any simcard and the phone will pick up signal depending on the carrier.
if there are no towers near you, if you have roaming enabled, your phone will roam using other towers but they may charge you for that as far as i know.
Just called Tmobile to unlock
They said I could, that they would give me the code, but that the G2 is still not in their system, so they can't request unlock codes for this phone.
They asked me to call again in a few days.
Does that make sense?
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What do they ask for exactly?
Do they charge u for the unlock code?
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U call/live chat. I say hi I will like to get the unlick code for my phone as I will be going out if the counrty for vacation, and would like to use my phone.
They normally say let me check our acc. Then they say they will put the order n. They need your phone # and last 4 ss#
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im planning on calling tmo tomorrow since thats when the g2 will officially be in their system

T-Mobile HD2 -> AT&T?

Forgive me if this is the wrong forum, but is it possible to use my HD2 running CMYLXGO's Stock Desire HD2 ROM on AT&T?
Does it need to be "unlocked"?
Any information or directions on how to do so are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
yes it needs to be unlocked, , doesnt matter what rom you are using, no there is no free 'hack' to unlock it, ask t mobile or buy a code online, no you won't and never will get 3G. Just GPRS and Edge only.
Hey ipugh I know you probably have seen or I hope you bave seen the thread that someone bumped back to the front today named "Unlocked HTC HD2 AT&T MediaNET/MMS Settings". This thread is all about how to get your HD2 up and running on the AT&T network. It is not about how to unlock your HD2 so you can use it with other carriers.

[Q] MT4G on the verizon network?

Ok 1st off I'm a noob, sorry if this question upsets anyone, I have looked and read a lot of threads. I have just switched carriers from Tmobile to Verizon. Before anyone gets upset I could not get service at my work on my Tmobile, and since we have a Verizon tower on site it pretty much what everyone uses. Well i'm trying to unlock me MT4G so I can use it with my verizon sim card. I have already rooted and simlock off via gfree. what my next step?
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Ok 1st off I'm a noob, sorry if this question upsets anyone, I have looked and read a lot of threads. I have just switched carriers from Tmobile to Verizon. Before anyone gets upset I could not get service at my work on my Tmobile, and since we have a Verizon tower on site it pretty much what everyone uses. Well i'm trying to unlock me MT4G so I can use it with my verizon sim card. I have already rooted and simlock off via gfree. what my next step?
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Umm... right.
Completely incompatible networks. Sorry.
There are plenty of nice Verizon Androids. If you don't like the Verizon phone you already have, trade the MT4G for a Verizon Android.
Next step: sell mt4g and get verizon compatible phone.
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thanks guys that was what i thought just was hoping it wasn't the case. i picked up a new android today but was hoping to continue using my old one since it was fairly new as a back up. I have both the MT4G and 3Gslide from my old Tmobile acct.
Poor bastard. No wifi at work? Get a verizon mifi and use that with wifi calling. Ha!
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[Q] LG gt540 and Tmobile 3g compatible?

Hi guys,
I am waiting for my LG GT540 to come in the mail (yay). However, I just read a seller on eBay claiming that the LG GT540 will not work with Tmobile's 3g, only AT&T's 3g. Is this true? If so, then that's a huge bummer!
Is there anyway to get a 3g connection with tmobile?
Thanks!
Is the phone you buying locked ??
pinkhearts777 said:
Hi guys,
I am waiting for my LG GT540 to come in the mail (yay). However, I just read a seller on eBay claiming that the LG GT540 will not work with Tmobile's 3g, only AT&T's 3g. Is this true? If so, then that's a huge bummer!
Is there anyway to get a 3g connection with tmobile?
Thanks!
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Im on tmobile and get hspa and 3g but I'm in the uk
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Hi there, no it isn't. The phone I bought is unlocked (I bought it from welectronics.com, but I was just curious and looked on eBay after I bought it already) and I'm in the USA.
This is the phone that I saw on eBay with the seller claiming that the 3g will not work with T-mobile: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-GT540-UN...0845109360?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item336b64f070.
That isn't the one I bought though. The phone I bought is here: http://www.welectronics.com/gsm/lg/LG-GT540-PINK.HTML
Thanks.
Anyone have any ideas? I can't wait to get this phone in the mail, but the lack of 3g will be a setback...
3g would work.....don't worry.
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I've been trying to figure out the 3g for 45 minutes now and talking with a Tmobile rep who isn't able to figure it out. Can someone help me? I'm on the 2g network now and cannot get 3g. I'm sure some of you got 3g...thanks! =)
UPGRADE TO 2.3.7! AND PLEASE DONT MAKE SO MANY NEW THREADS whew enough caps for me
Sorry >_< I just kept thinking of more variables and questions that I wanted a reply for. Do you perhaps have a link for 2.3.7? Thanks.
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253476
Should I download that?
i follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224747
the european version does not matter we all use it cus it will be changed to something else anyway.
so for now you are 1.6 follow the thread and they will tell you how to get to 2.1(european) then from there a 2.3.7 rom
Wow thanks for the link...but I'm scared of the bold big red warning message. -_- What happens if my phone "bricks" or breaks? Eek...is there a way to restore it in the event that it happens? Or back up?
Yikes, is there a version for mac? I do have a windows, but I'm unsure if that crazy computer will be able to handle it without errors. It's pretty whack.
Also, is that an official version?
No official and don't worry if you brick your phone
if you have warranty ,they change the motherboard
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haha man_U i already guided him true the upgrading to safety

Info on unlocking

I have a few brief questions regarding unlocking and such thanks in advance.
So I recently bought a new phone and want to this give this phone to my Girl but she's in at&t.Would it be possible for her to use it even though its a T-Mobile phone and she doesn't have a data plan with at&t?
Another question is this glacier is rooted so is it unlock? or is there a total diffieent process to "unlock " this phone? so maybe she can use it for other carrier..
Thanks for any input would be appreciated,good day
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daxecutioner24 said:
I have a few brief questions regarding unlocking and such thanks in advance.
So I recently bought a new phone and want to this give this phone to my Girl but she's in at&t.Would it be possible for her to use it even though its a T-Mobile phone and she doesn't have a data plan with at&t?
Another question is this glacier is rooted so is it unlock? or is there a total diffieent process to "unlock " this phone? so maybe she can use it for other carrier..
Thanks for any input would be appreciated,good day
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Depend on rooted method.You can unlock it via gfree.
daxecutioner24 said:
I have a few brief questions regarding unlocking and such thanks in advance.
So I recently bought a new phone and want to this give this phone to my Girl but she's in at&t.Would it be possible for her to use it even though its a T-Mobile phone and she doesn't have a data plan with at&t?
Another question is this glacier is rooted so is it unlock? or is there a total diffieent process to "unlock " this phone? so maybe she can use it for other carrier..
Thanks for any input would be appreciated,good day
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1a) this this is a GSM phone, yes you can use it on any GSM network if you have a SIM card from your carrier. IF the HSPA(+) bands are different you will not get HSPA(+), you will only get EDGE/edge signal or lower.
1b) AT&T might pick up that she is using a smart phone and automatically want to charge for for a data, IF you delete the APNs it should prevent them from "talking" to her phone.
2) Rooting doesn't equal SIM unlocking. You can be unlocked w/o being rooted, or be rooted w/o being unlocked.

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