Hey guys
So I just got my LG Quantum off ebay. I put my Rogers sim card in and I boot, it tells me it cant recognize that there is a sim card or it is invalid. Im not sure what to do. I am switching from a Samsung Focus so there shouldnt be a problem. Yes the phone is unlocked, well the seller said it was unlocked but I wont know until it recognizes a sim card. Any help or ideas out there?
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sweetchilli said:
Hey guys
So I just got my LG Quantum off ebay. I put my Rogers sim card in and I boot, it tells me it cant recognize that there is a sim card or it is invalid. Im not sure what to do. I am switching from a Samsung Focus so there shouldnt be a problem. Yes the phone is unlocked, well the seller said it was unlocked but I wont know until it recognizes a sim card. Any help or ideas out there?
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Sorry, I only check in every couple of days.
Sounds like your phone needs to be SIM unlocked. (I.e. the previous owner simply sold you a phone which is 'locked' to another vendor's network like AT&T for instance).
What you need to do is go to eBay or google for "LG Quantum Unlock Code". You'll need the IMEI (inside the battery compartment) and it shouldn't cost more than about $20.
Well the thing is the seller sold it unlocked. But Im skeptical, so I bought a code and such from cell unlocker, but the issue is that it doesn't recognize that there is a sim card inside of it. I have tried 2 bell sim cards, and 2 rogers sim cards. This is the problem because with the quantum there is no way to unlock it that I know of that doesnt require a sim card. It hasnt recognized any of the sim cards, it boots up and sais that there is no sim in the phone.
sweetchilli said:
Well the thing is the seller sold it unlocked. But Im skeptical, so I bought a code and such from cell unlocker, but the issue is that it doesn't recognize that there is a sim card inside of it. I have tried 2 bell sim cards, and 2 rogers sim cards. This is the problem because with the quantum there is no way to unlock it that I know of that doesnt require a sim card. It hasnt recognized any of the sim cards, it boots up and sais that there is no sim in the phone.
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That's weird, it should at least prompt for PIN, PUK or unlock code. I would try:
1. Reflashing and then try if it asks for unlock code
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935605
2. Rebel Sim II 30$ (SIM card chipping)
3. Octopus India, 83$ (Unlock/repair tool)
My Quantum in is "PUK-code-loop" and unlocking code, reflashing or correct PUK wont help.. Rebel SIM II is on way..
I finally managed to unlock using Rebel SIM II:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359378
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Hello everyone,
I'm trying to find out how to SIM unlock my G1 without having an AT&T sim card. I have an unregistered T-Mobile sim card available if it could be used at all.
I tried searching but I must be using the wrong search terms because I keep getting results about unlocking using an AT&T sim card to get the request for unlock code to show up.
I have the unlock code, just need to be able to enter it.
dunno if its the same as the UK but I unlocked mine the other day from T-Mobile with an unlock code and all i had to do was to put the wrong sim card in there (i.e. the one u want to use) and then it should prompt you for an unlock code....
Yup, just shove in the ATT SIM card and it will ask for your code...
Hi,
I recently purchased a unlock code from unlockadic for my vibrant but when I went to use it it said Network lock request unsuccessful. Does anyone have any ideas?
If this is in the wrong section I apologize
P.S. I did contact unlockadic and said that this has never happened and that he would have to have his guys look at the problem.
bump because i had the same issue.
you need a non-t-mob sim in the phone for the unlock to activate
I have an account with Rogers & that is the SIM l put in the phone-result was unsuccessful. Code is correct unlock code-i got the same code from three different sources but no luck.
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you need a non-t-mob sim in the phone for the unlock to activate
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hussafilms is correct.
You need to put in a sim from a network that the phone was not designed for. So if you bought the phone from tmobile then put in a att sim or if you bought it from another company put in a sim that is not from that company. So if you have the galaxy s from rogers then put in a tmobile sim or something.
Let me clarify, I bought a Samsung t959 Vibrant from ebay locked to t mobile and I put in my Rogers SIM card, entered the code and it was unsucessful
How many times did you try to enter the unlock code? I beleive if you have three failed attempts, it will be permanatly locked.
I have my SIM unlock code from AT&T. However, I put in an old T-Mobile SIM and it isn't recognized. Now the SIM was last active in December 2012. Does the SIM need to be active for it to be recognized and allow me to enter the unlock code?
dwd3885 said:
I have my SIM unlock code from AT&T. However, I put in an old T-Mobile SIM and it isn't recognized. Now the SIM was last active in December 2012. Does the SIM need to be active for it to be recognized and allow me to enter the unlock code?
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Yes, when you enter a bad or unused SIM card into a phone - the phone will recognize it has one in it but will not work, obviously. If you had an active SIM to fit and put that in, it should prompt you for the unlock code before the phone can be utilized.
Oh when I put the old card in it didn't even seem to recognize it. Just said no Sim card. I guess I need to find a buddy who has T-Mobile.
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Hello, I recently purchased a supposedly unlocked note 3 N900W8 variant however when I put in my rogers sim card I get the message "Network Locked Sim Card Inserted" and it prompts me to enter a code. I read through a couple of threads and have some questions.
1. Some people fixed this by buying an unlock code but I don't see why I need to do this if my phone is already unlocked? Or is my phone not really unlocked
2. I saw the tool Region Away and was debating on whether to root my phone and try it but some people said that the phone will get messed up since the canadian variant is already region unlocked?
How can I use the phone with my sim?
Thanks for the help
Hi.
I bought a locked s8+ from Telcel México. I want it to use it on Att, I have the unlock aim code. The problem is when I instert the att sim I got a message "SIM network PIN blocked. Enter Sim network PUK." and a small lock blue icon. But I can't write anything, there is no keyboard option or anything. Any help? Thanks!
Have you tried another SIM card? Maybe read this: https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1000485
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I just unlocked my phone this weekend. A number pad should have appeared. If you didn't turn off the phone to change the SIM try restarting. If that doesn't work try a different card.
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Tried 2 different cards and had the same screen.
Now I flashed a new rom, that screen disappeared but now when I insert a new sim car got a new screen and now I can write the numbers. The problem is that I don't have the PUK code, I think that I need an unfreeze code, anyone knows how can i get that code? Or how can i unlock my phone?
Thank you!
Same **** with mine.
shimele said:
Tried 2 different cards and had the same screen.
Now I flashed a new rom, that screen disappeared but now when I insert a new sim car got a new screen and now I can write the numbers. The problem is that I don't have the PUK code, I think that I need an unfreeze code, anyone knows how can i get that code? Or how can i unlock my phone?
Thank you!
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I got S8+ from f#c!¢n Telcel and paid for the Network Unlock code and have the same screen with the blue icon and cant do **** about it. With the new ROM ( Which one did you flash ) did you have any luck, have you unlocked your phone ?
shimele said:
Hi.
I bought a locked s8+ from Telcel México. I want it to use it on Att, I have the unlock aim code. The problem is when I instert the att sim I got a message "SIM network PIN blocked. Enter Sim network PUK." and a small lock blue icon. But I can't write anything, there is no keyboard option or anything. Any help? Thanks!
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You need the PUK code for the new sim card - most print this on the card that you popped the sim out of. If you don't have the original outer card, then call the carrier for the NEW sim card you are trying to use and they should be able to help you.