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Just curious

So is there ANYONE else out there with a working unlocked g2?! I'm just wondering because ever since I posted a pic of my phone working on at&t I've been constantly getting pms asking how I did it.
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T-Mobile said I should have a code sometime today.
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Cool let me know how it goes because I unlocked mine the day before the actual release and even now it seems people are having a hard time unlock this phone
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Got munes unlicked a few days ago I dobt understand the big deal. Just call up tmobile an ask for it.
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k0shi said:
Cool let me know how it goes because I unlocked mine the day before the actual release and even now it seems people are having a hard time unlock this phone
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I'm assuming that people don't understand where they enter their unlock code. If this is anything like the other Android devices I've owned, then they have to stick in a sim card that doesn't belong to the carrier it's locked to. After you do that, it will ask you for the code to enter in.

k0shi said:
Cool let me know how it goes because I unlocked mine the day before the actual release and even now it seems people are having a hard time unlock this phone
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still waiting on the email....

Exactly I don't understand why its so hard? Lol but it does seem like everyone is having problems
xile6 said:
Got munes unlicked a few days ago I dobt understand the big deal. Just call up tmobile an ask for it.
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When you get the unlock code from tmobile it does come with instructions.
Anartic said:
I'm assuming that people don't understand where they enter their unlock code. If this is anything like the other Android devices I've owned, then they have to stick in a sim card that doesn't belong to the carrier it's locked to. After you do that, it will ask you for the code to enter in.
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k0shi said:
Exactly I don't understand why its so hard? Lol but it does seem like everyone is having problems
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Well obviously some of the phones that where unlocked do not register to the cell network anymore. They can not even scan for networks.
So if you want to provide some help here then please:
Tell us how the unlock process worked. Especially did you phone reboot after you entered the code. How long did the reboot take, ...
If you can an want please provide a logcat of the radio from the moment of boot until the data connection is established.
Thanks

I got my unlock code emailed to me, but I'm going to get a new phone at Costco today. The deal is just too good to pass up vs. from the T-mobile store.
After I get the new phone I'll unlock it!

Did they get their codes from tmobile or another source? Even in the instructions it said it was gonna reboot. Mine did after I typed it in then the reboot was as long as a normal reboot. And that's it
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Well obviously some of the phones that where unlocked do not register to the cell network anymore. They can not even scan for networks.
So if you want to provide some help here then please:
Tell us how the unlock process worked. Especially did you phone reboot after you entered the code. How long did the reboot take, ...
If you can an want please provide a logcat of the radio from the moment of boot until the data connection is established.
Thanks
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Unlock myTouch 4g for AT&T?

My friend on att is looking for a phone and considering the myTouch4g... how easily can it be unlocked?
Thanks
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Look at it this way: I've never unlocked a phone in my life, not even my brothers iTouch. Not because I didn't know how, just because I never needed to. It is stupidly easy, unless you have issues following simple instructions.

two options:
1. call tmobile for the unlock code
2. perform ultimate s=off root (do a search should come right up)
not too hard to do if you follow the instructions

Awesome, I intended to root it anyways.
Thanks!
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yea the SuperCID and ./gfree will unlock the SIM.
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I have a question...I am currently attempting to unlock 2 Mytouch4G's for AT&T..
I enter a prepaid AT&T sim card and its not asking me for the unlock code..but I dont see any signal bars and it doesnt give me the option to change the mobile network..is this ok?

Oxirane said:
My friend on att is looking for a phone and considering the myTouch4g... how easily can it be unlocked?
Thanks
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Yes using the ./Gfree method will unlock the sim but before you root that way make sure you have the "good" emmc chip as a lot of phones have randomly been becoming bricks using ./Gfree
You can read about it and how to check your phone if you have the "good" or "bad" chip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079025

Ironbishop said:
I have a question...I am currently attempting to unlock 2 Mytouch4G's for AT&T..
I enter a prepaid AT&T sim card and its not asking me for the unlock code..but I dont see any signal bars and it doesnt give me the option to change the mobile network..is this ok?
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make sure you're inserting the sim properly

As far as I know the my touch 4G (unlocked) will work on att's network but will not be able to use the 3G service because T mobile uses a different frequency for its 3g nand

Yea in the video for installing gfree the guy said you would not get 4g or 3g. If you went with AT&T.

This may be dumb question, but why unlock the MyTouch4G when you can just get the Inspire for AT&T? It's similar spec-wise with a larger screen and will get HSPA+.
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is ti really gonna cost me 45 bucks to unlock the G2?

i have unlocked allot of blackberrys and it usually only cost me 9 bucks, i cant believe it costs 45 bucks to unlock ther g2 so i can use it on att.
or am i missing something?

I have heard that if you call your carrier and ask for the unlock code they are legally obliged to give it to you. Now whether or not they will or this is true I don't know. I will try it some time myself I think
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deliriousDroid said:
I have heard that if you call your carrier and ask for the unlock code they are legally obliged to give it to you. Now whether or not they will or this is true I don't know. I will try it some time myself I think
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That is generally true, but there are various loopholes to that. For one, you need to be a current account holder at T-Mobile for them to give you the SIM unlock code. If this is not true for the OP, they don't need to supply it. If they are still a T-Mobile customer, it should be as easy as calling and asking for it. If they ask why, just tell them you are traveling abroad and want to use a foreign SIM. However, I also found the following tidbit on the Vision Wiki:
NOTE: T-Mobile does offer an unlock code to its loyal customers who are traveling overseas. You can call them and request it. However, as the XDA-forums can attest, some people have had difficulty with their codes, causing the phone to be unable to establish a connection to ANY network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#One_at_a_time._What_is_Subsidy_Unlock_and_why_do_I_want_it.3F
The other free option is just root the phone and unlock the SIM yourself. See the following guide. Subsidy unlock is what you want, but you need to root first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
As far as the paid unlock option, there are numerous vendors of unlock codes on eBay that charge around $10-20. I haven't used one personally, but others on XDA have used them, and they work. Pick one that has a good seller rating.

I always call T-Mobile Customer Service and tell them am traveling overseas and they always give me that unlock codes.
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Gfree!!!!
Love the Overclocked "nonsense" CM7

tackleberry said:
Gfree!!!!
Love the Overclocked "nonsense" CM7
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+1. Why spend money?
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tackleberry said:
Gfree!!!!
Love the Overclocked "nonsense" CM7
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+1 again
The gfree/rage rooting method automatically SIM-Unlocks the G2/DZ. No need to pay for some code or beg the carrier. If a novice like me can do it, anyone can!

I found the Gfree method extremely easy to really unlock your phone! Forget paying more money!!

david279 said:
+1. Why spend money?
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Some people are averse to rooting, as its been linked to infertility, balding, and thermonuclear war.
Which would explain why I'm bald and infertile

Sorry to hear about that.
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lol rooting breaks you warranty, but who doesnt love breaking those off?????

lainvalenajr said:
I always call T-Mobile Customer Service and tell them am traveling overseas and they always give me that unlock codes.
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this, ill be doing it again with my phone in the next month when i go to ukraine

nonione said:
lol rooting breaks you warranty, but who doesnt love breaking those off?????
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For someone who bought a used G2, I had no warranty considerations, and rooted my phone the first day I had it.

nonione said:
lol rooting breaks you warranty, but who doesnt love breaking those off?????
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That's why you unroot.

[Q] Quick question

I hope this isn't a dumb question. But from what I understand when you have S-off do you have access to all the networks around you? Or are you still bound by your carrier? Thanks! and sorry if this has been answered before I tried searching S-off and other stuff but couldn't really find what I was looking for.

Call T-Mobile tell them yore going out of the country and they will send you the code.
I think it's that easy and I used different carriers in,Hong Kong,Mexico and the Philippines.
But that's with sim cards from those countries.
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Gfree root method will give you sim unlock which is what you are looking for
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xbrnurshpsx said:
I hope this isn't a dumb question. But from what I understand when you have S-off do you have access to all the networks around you? Or are you still bound by your carrier? Thanks! and sorry if this has been answered before I tried searching S-off and other stuff but couldn't really find what I was looking for.
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If you mean connecting to any network without being on their service...no you can't. that's illegal.
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Really.didn't know that.
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Nicgraner said:
If you mean connecting to any network without being on their service...no you can't. that's illegal.
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It's not illegal. It's called "roaming" and costs A LOT $$$.
To the OP:
S-OFF gives you the ability to flash anything to your phone's ROM (internal non-volatile memory). It doesn't have anything to do with cellular connectivity.
SIM unlock gives you the ability to use other carriers' SIM cards in your phone. It can be achieved through a part of the same rooting process that achieves S-OFF.
The quote below will guide your search:
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Gfree root method will give you sim unlock which is what you are looking for
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Is there any way to make my phone go into roaming manually so tmo will cancel my contract? I've been wondering if this is possible for awhile now. My wife and I are very sick of getting throttled every month, but don't want to change plans and have them extend our contract again.
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unlock sim for T-Mobile v20?

Hey all. I am on mintsim that runs on T-Mobile. It runs great. My T-Mobile v20 has that app unlock for the sim. I would like to unlock it because why not. Anyway around the app unlock? Thanks

GeneticJim said:
Hey all. I am on mintsim that runs on T-Mobile. It runs great. My T-Mobile v20 has that app unlock for the sim. I would like to unlock it because why not. Anyway around the app unlock? Thanks
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Only way past that is getting T-Mobile to unlock it or pay a service to get it unlocked.

hyelton said:
Only way past that is getting T-Mobile to unlock it or pay a service to get it unlocked.
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Can you please recommend any reliable service for T-Mobile device app unlock, I am ready to shell out some bucks.
Thanks.

honest1212 said:
Can you please recommend any reliable service for T-Mobile device app unlock, I am ready to shell out some bucks.
Thanks.
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Cellunlocker.net I've had great experiences with. Just did a ZTE ZMax Pro from metopcs yesterday that has the app unlock. It took about 30 minutes.
You might can find some cheaper ones if you have eBay just search for T-Mobile app unlock but usually those are slower.
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I am a reseller.cellunlocker.net t-mobile app unlocking
cellunlocker.net t-mobile app unlocking is cheap it releases the lock through the app.
hyelton said:
Cellunlocker.net I've had great experiences with. Just did a ZTE ZMax Pro from metopcs yesterday that has the app unlock. It took about 30 minutes.
You might can find some cheaper ones if you have eBay just search for T-Mobile app unlock but usually those are slower.
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Is it possible to unlock rooted tmobile phone?
Basically, that unlock app from tmobile doesn't work

netgar said:
Is it possible to unlock rooted tmobile phone?
Basically, that unlock app from tmobile doesn't work
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You would need to ask T-Mobile or pay for an app unlock usually $20-$40 and only if the phone has a clean IMEI.
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hyelton said:
You would need to ask T-Mobile or pay for an app unlock usually $20-$40 and only if the phone has a clean IMEI.
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I called tmobile, and they couldn't make this app working. This is only because bootloader is unlocked?

netgar said:
I called tmobile, and they couldn't make this app working. This is only because bootloader is unlocked?
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It may not work if it's been rooted etc what error do you get? Also T-Mobile has to do something on there side before the app will actually unlock the device.
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hyelton said:
It may not work if it's been rooted etc what error do you get? Also T-Mobile has to do something on there side before the app will actually unlock the device.
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There is no error, just kicking me out of this unlocking app. I have a green light from tmobile, however they couldn't make it work.

netgar said:
There is no error, just kicking me out of this unlocking app. I have a green light from tmobile, however they couldn't make it work.
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Yeah the app would give an error if you couldn't unlock. Only way may be need to relock boot loader if that's possible? I'm not sure don't own the V20. But the unlock app is the only way
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hyelton said:
Yeah the app would give an error if you couldn't unlock. Only way may be need to relock boot loader if that's possible? I'm not sure don't own the V20. But the unlock app is the only way
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Thats really sucks.
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netgar said:
Thats really sucks.
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Just really afraid to going back to stock. You never know if can root it again. Is it right?

indeed if your bootloader is unlocked, that ****ty app will not unlock your sim. I found this out when I re-locked my bootloader and the app worked. but by then I already had T-Mobile unlock my sim manually, which took a lot of calls and effort. any way unlocked i the bootloader again and the app just kept spinning.

dimm0k said:
indeed if your bootloader is unlocked, that ****ty app will not unlock your sim. I found this out when I re-locked my bootloader and the app worked. but by then I already had T-Mobile unlock my sim manually, which took a lot of calls and effort. any way unlocked i the bootloader again and the app just kept spinning.
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Were u able to reroot it again?

netgar said:
Were u able to reroot it again?
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I was on software version 10j during that and yes, I was able to. While I have not tested it myself, people say if you're on 10k you can still downgraded to 10j to root.

Is the unlock service down still for T-Mobile, I have a LG V20 I need unlocked. I just bought it & when I tried to unlock it using the app it fails, says phone not eligible. I checked the IMEI at T-Mobile web site& it comes up outstanding balance due on phone. But yesterday I recieved text messages from T-Mobile confirming the guy who sold me the phone made a payment plan agreement, something like 3 installment to get acct upto date, but tried unlocking after I recieved notice of payment arrangements, & still no good on unlocking with app. I'm hoping I can get it done paying a service, since I'm planning on using out of USA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

mgzavala said:
Is the unlock service down still for T-Mobile, I have a LG V20 I need unlocked. I just bought it & when I tried to unlock it using the app it fails, says phone not eligible. I checked the IMEI at T-Mobile web site& it comes up outstanding balance due on phone. But yesterday I recieved text messages from T-Mobile confirming the guy who sold me the phone made a payment plan agreement, something like 3 installment to get acct upto date, but tried unlocking after I recieved notice of payment arrangements, & still no good on unlocking with app. I'm hoping I can get it done paying a service, since I'm planning on using out of USA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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The unlock service was never down. The phone/past due account has to be fully paid off before T-Mobile will unlock the device.
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Lg V20 umlock
Oh ok, but there isn't anyone that offers a paid service to unlock? If not then I'm going to have to wait for all the guy's payments to clear before I can unlock it?

mgzavala said:
Oh ok, but there isn't anyone that offers a paid service to unlock? If not then I'm going to have to wait for all the guy's payments to clear before I can unlock it?
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Yeah there's plenty of paid services. But not when it's blacklisted like it currently is.
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Ok, guess there's not much I can do but wait, thanks for clearing this up for me?