Hi,
I apologize for posting this in this forum especially if a question has already been answered similar to what I'm asking but I can't seem to find a solution specifically to the problem that I am facing so I come to you all for help.
I have HTC Trophy on Verizon. I took this phone with me overseas and I requested the unlock PIN from Verizon. I got the PIN. The Phone is unlocked.
Now I got a free upgrade to HTC 8X. I have the WP8 device and I like it. I have another line from AT&T that I want to use on my unlocked HTC trophy. Both support GSM and the phone is unlocked, but it still connects to Verizon.
I've downloaded connection manager and I chose to manually select AT&T and it reverts it back to Verizon.
Any ideas how to fix that?
Hmm nvm mind them
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
trilaxx said:
Hmm nvm mind them
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, thanks for your reply! Can you please elaborate more? What do you mean by nvm mind them?
Related
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.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
T-Mobile said I should have a code sometime today.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Got munes unlicked a few days ago I dobt understand the big deal. Just call up tmobile an ask for it.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
k0shi said:
Exactly I don't understand why its so hard? Lol but it does seem like everyone is having problems
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
guhl99 said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Setting aside legality issues, what is the procedure for a person on AT&T network to get a Nexus 4 to work on the network? Do I need to call AT&T and give them the IMEI, should I ask for a phony IMEI, or just not do anything and switch sim cards?
Thanks in advance.
-Jake
just pop your sim card in and that's it.
Thanks for the help. I get mine tonight, and can't wait to try it out. :good:
What legality reasons are you talking about?
Search the N4 forums. There's countless threads regarding ATT. From imei to APN settings and everything in between.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
moldovanos said:
What legality reasons are you talking about?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
T-Mobile phone, I thought Congress passed a law saying you can't use phone cross-carrier?
eep2378 said:
Search the N4 forums. There's countless threads regarding ATT. From imei to APN settings and everything in between.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will check again. I only came across threads regarding AT&T LTE mods. I'll try using other search words or something.
Or is the Nexus 4 already an "unlocked device?"
adefeatedman said:
Or is the Nexus 4 already an "unlocked device?"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct, unlocked. It is not a TMO branded phone.
grubbster said:
Correct, unlocked. It is not a TMO branded phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting, I didn't know that. Even better!
To answer your questions: No, No, Yes.
Ha! Thanks!
First off, not sure if this is in the right section but if its not please mods feel free to move. Also if this in anyway violates forum rules please remove.
With that said, as the title implies I need help from someone that fits the description of the title. Why? Long story, but I'll try summarizing it.
I bought a use nexus, everything works and its in perfect condition. Except that its blocked from T-Mobile. I hadn't notice this as I just recently tried activating it with them. before that I was with AT&T and everything worked perfectly. So what do I need? I would like to find someone who is willing to swap phones (same model). That only needs it for AT&T (or straight talk, etc). Like stated, phone is in perfect condition except a small scratch near the sim slot, Unlock boot loader, running Carbon ( I could put it back to stock). So please if you're willing to help me out PM me and we could work something out. Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
If its blocked from T-Mobile it was stolen and the IMEI was blacklisted. Irreversible, unless you want to illegally change the IMEI
Google is your friend there
Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.67 GHz on Stock 4.2.2
Nice information. So is there anyway to check a used phone if it is in any blacklist?
What do mean "it's blocked by Tmobile?"
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
As in bad IMEI number, up till yesterday I had no idea T-Mobile blocked phones. My guess is that the guy who sold it to me was doing fraud, report it lost so he could get another one. Reason being is that a few days later he hit me up asking me if I wanted another one of course I had no need for it so I just disregard his message...
Anyhow, if anyone is willing to do an swap. Let me know and we could work something out.
It works perfectly for at&t or any other carrier except T-Mobile :/
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
opticaldh said:
Nice information. So is there anyway to check a used phone if it is in any blacklist?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My guess is no, unless you call T-Mobile and ask em about the IMEI number. So if you're planning on purchasing a use T-Mobile phone call first!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Stolen/fraud and ATT will likely block the phone soon since they started sharing their blacklist database last year.
I feel for you. I also appreciate the full disclosure. But, I think that you're most likely stuck with it. After all this is a forum full of nexus owners so you'd be hard pressed to get a someone to even swap their nexus that's on the network of their choosing for one with a questionable esn. Perhaps if you sweetened the pot(throw in some $) you'd have better luck.
With that out the way... why didn't you demand a refund from the seller? Or at least swapped for the phone he text to try to sell you? Did you even tell the seller about the fact you couldn't activate the phone?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
threeclaws said:
Stolen/fraud and ATT will likely block the phone soon since they started sharing their blacklist database last year.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you hear this?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
gravewormx said:
Where did you hear this?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story...e-database-combat-smartphone-theft/2012-11-01
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Hello, I was curious about something when it comes to doing a SIM unlock. I did some research and found that there are different ways to do sim unlocks depending on what type of phone you have (of course). In my case I'm running a GPE edition ROM on a i337. Would I use the i337 way or the GPE way? Or...would I have to flash a factory ROM to do it? Found a ton of troubleshooting for unlocking but never saw anything about using different ROMs. Thanks for your help!
I actually used this method. Read it carefully before attempting. I recommend printing it so you can have it to refer to. The *#0011# code is the one that I used. Remember that when instructed to hit the 'back' key, that doesn't mean on your device. It refers to the 'back' button you will see when you press your phone's menu button.
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/c...y-s4-so-you-can-use-another-sim-card-0148110/
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4
So you had a custom ROM installed when you did it?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
Just ask at&t for the code. That service menu can cause trouble in the long run. Plus theres no known method of returning settings to stock.
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
agent929 said:
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sometimes they will come times not. Never hurts to ask. And if the first try didn't work give them a call on another day. Sometimes it depends on who you get a hold of.
agent929 said:
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What previous post said. But they have a policy some of their reps follow. Some are more nicer. They give it when youre 90 days in contract
j510 said:
What previous post said. But they have a policy some of their reps follow. Some are more nicer. They give it when youre 90 days in contract
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm way past 90 days into my contract. You didn't mean 90 days from your contract expiring did you? By the way thanks for your help along with everybody else in this post that has helped me!
90 days into contract. So you should be good to go. Shouldnt be a problem once they see that you meet requirements.
Thanks guys!
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
At&T will not allow me to unlock my phone since it is still under service until 2015 >.< It took 4 people to finally get someone who spoke real english and well this is the last straw with att, no longer buying phones through them. Hello nexus.
toxicpaulution said:
At&T will not allow me to unlock my phone since it is still under service until 2015 >.< It took 4 people to finally get someone who spoke real english and well this is the last straw with att, no longer buying phones through them. Hello nexus.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess you actually don't call them to do it. You can go to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/ and do it there.
agent929 said:
I guess you actually don't call them to do it. You can go to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/ and do it there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Says it wont allow it.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Says right on the site...
Postpaid Smartphone Customers: Account has been active for at least ninety days and is in good standing (i.e., it has no past due amount or unpaid balance owed AT&T.
This doesn't apply to Apple products (not that you have one, but I thought it's good to know)
So I got the unlock codes from AT&T a few moments ago..and I'm a little unsure how to enter them into the phone..i thought you type it in the dialer but that didn't work. I just read that you need to insert a sim from another carrier...lol my intention was to sell an unlocked s4 so I could buy a different one. How do I unlock without a different carriers sim card...I have the unlock code
No suggestions?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
agent929 said:
No suggestions?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't think you can. Hopefully, i'm wrong because I can't enter the code due to the previous 'free' attempt and can't get back into service menu (CM rom)
agent929 said:
No suggestions?
Sent from miPhone using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
Some back info first... I had most of the high end AT&T androids and the iphone 5 in the past year. I tried numerous times to get unlock codes from customer service. Unlocked phones just have better resell value. Nothing works cause still under contract.
I currently have 3 smartphones with data share. $250/month is killing me. So recently traded my iPhone 5 for a S4. I didn't activate it on my line. I was looking towards the prepaid especially with Straight talk having ATT lte now and the nationwide release of Aio Wireless but T-Mobile $30 plan (100 min unlimited text and unlimited data up to 5gigs) is what I really wanted. This made me want to unlock the S4 since I live in a refarmed area. I can live with Hspa for $30.
I read on numerous forums that ppl may get a better chance of unlocking their device thru ATT international online chat. I tried so many times but they were always busy. Got lucky, finally spoke to a someone online. Gave them my ATT account info and etc. Was thinking I never got them to give me the codes before. This was just another time they would deny me. Another thing this s4 isn't even activated on my account. Gave them the imei, few minutes later I got directions and the unlock code for it. So damn excited but that's not the best part.
There's also an "Aws T-Mobile mod" for our ATT S4 to enable the Aws bands on the att s4. I'm like this is perfect. I can use the refarmed spectrum and the other hspa+ bands on the s4 and pay only $30/month. This is a no Brainer. Unfortunately. Couldn't get the Aws mod to work because you need a PC and I have a mac.
Took one of my old reg tmobile sim, using a sim template, I cut down the sim to a micro sim. Did the unlock procedure and it worked. Went to best buy to buy a tmobile prepaid kit and activated it with the $30 plan (only available to new activations). I'm thinking the 1900mHz refarmed band is reg but my phone showed 4g and was confused but I was getting 4-6mb down. Definitely could live with this. This is where I live. Driving to work, it showed full bars 4g lte. Got excited so I did a speed test. The highest I got was 12mb. I also looked it up just as I got home and one forum confirmed the same thing. Unlocked AT&T S4 works on T-Mobile Lte.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/292079-t-s4-unlocked-lte-t-mobile.html
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:13 PM ----------
Febby said:
You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to shut off your phone, insert tmobile sim, restart, entunlockrr code and voila.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
I really want to sell my phone. I know I can get more money for it if us unlocked. Ive already googled how to unlock it and it seems pretty simple. My question is should I unlock it before its sold? Never unlocked a phone lol so sorry for this question.
Sent from my SGH-i337 using Tapatalk 2
Unlocked always adds a little bit more value to a device.
Why not?
theexel said:
Unlocked always adds a little bit more value to a device.
Why not?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True lol. Ill read up on it a little more.
Sent from my SGH-i337 using Tapatalk 2
I just got an ATT S4 I was planning to end my postpaid account with ATT and using prepaid.
I read in a forum somewhere that says you have a better chance of getting your non-iPhone device unlocked thru ATT international chat.
I tried numerous times with all my devices thru ATT unlocking to no avail. This time i tried the international chat just for the hell of it. Gave her my info and etc and what do know? It worked, she gave me instructions and the unlocked code. Another shocker is that this phone isn't even registered under my account.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
Question. I went through the procedure of unlocking my phone. I dont have another sim card to test if it worked. Anyihe know another way?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2