Just thought I would advise that www.cellunlocker.net was offering factory unlock for the S4 for USD 24.95 so I gambled using PayPal for it. (I have been burned before on web sites offering unlock, even with money-back guarantees).
Anyway, I entered my IMEI, paid and within minutes got an email confirmation. A few hours later, an email arrived with the unlock code. I borrowed a Vodaphone SIM, waited for the "Enter Unlock" box, typed in the code cellunlocker had provided and it was unlocked!
For the record, I have no connection with them, I am in the U.K. My phone was locked to Three and is now open to all networks.
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Jeff
I wish this worked with Sprint in the US...
LynnL said:
I wish this worked with Sprint in the US...
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These are advertised as factory unlocks, so it may work - have a look at their website, it lists who it works for, from memory.
The i9500 comes factory unlocked lol.
Not my i9500... Locked 100%
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jthspace said:
Just thought I would advise that www.cellunlocker.net was offering factory unlock for the S4 for USD 24.95 so I gambled using PayPal for it. (I have been burned before on web sites offering unlock, even with money-back guarantees).
Anyway, I entered my IMEI, paid and within minutes got an email confirmation. A few hours later, an email arrived with the unlock code. I borrowed a Vodaphone SIM, waited for the "Enter Unlock" box, typed in the code cellunlocker had provided and it was unlocked!
For the record, I have no connection with them, I am in the U.K. My phone was locked to Three and is now open to all networks.
ATB
Jeff
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why no ask three to unlock your phone they charge £15 to unlock any sim locked phone bought from three
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jthspace said:
Just thought I would advise that www.cellunlocker.net was offering factory unlock for the S4 for USD 24.95 so I gambled using PayPal for it. (I have been burned before on web sites offering unlock, even with money-back guarantees).
Anyway, I entered my IMEI, paid and within minutes got an email confirmation. A few hours later, an email arrived with the unlock code. I borrowed a Vodaphone SIM, waited for the "Enter Unlock" box, typed in the code cellunlocker had provided and it was unlocked!
For the record, I have no connection with them, I am in the U.K. My phone was locked to Three and is now open to all networks.
ATB
Jeff
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So you took a gamble on a site you'd not used before, paid approx £16, when you could have requested an unlock from Three for £15.32, and chances are they would have given it to you for free!
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I'm looking at getting a Samsung Vibrant locked to the T-mobile network. I need the device unlocked to use on a network in Canada. Due to not being a past or current t-mobile US customer I won't be able to get the unlock code directly. Does anyone know of a reliable 3rd part unlocker that sells codes to this device?
Thanks in advance!
2 options
1. Get an unlocked one (buy it outright). If it is locked, a quick call to T-Mobile should get it unlocked. Anyone know any different?
2. Wait 90 days, then ask T-Mobile to unlock it. They've always been good about that in my experience.
Call T-Mobile and see what their policies are WRT this.
Call Customer Care and request an unlock code. TMo emailed me the code in under 48hrs.
I tried calling tmobile customer care. They won’t process the request since I don’t have a tmobile account. I’ve purchased unlock codes from two sources: unlockallcellular.com and ebay seller "unlockadic". Hopefully at least one of them comes through with a code.
UPDATE: I received the 8 digit unlock code from the source below. Unfortunately I do not have the device yet. Hopefully it works when I get the phone next week.
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ebay seller "unlockadic"
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Unlock-Code-T-Mo...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a08b32748
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2000impreza said:
UPDATE: I received the 8 digit unlock code from the source below. Unfortunately I do not have the device yet. Hopefully it works when I get the phone next week.
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How can u get unlock code when you haven't had your phone yet?
Did they ask you for IMEI? or you just paid them then received the code?
bl4ckdr4g00n said:
How can u get unlock code when you haven't had your phone yet?
Did they ask you for IMEI? or you just paid them then received the code?
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I had the IMEI to the phone I purchased before it was shipped. The seller took a picture of the device information sticker on the box which has the IMEI on it. I wanted to get a head start on finding a unlock source since the device was so new. Just in case it took days to weeks.
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I had the IMEI to the phone I purchased before it was shipped. The seller took a picture of the device information sticker on the box which has the IMEI on it. I wanted to get a head start on finding a unlock source since the device was so new. Just in case it took days to weeks.
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I am also in this situation as the only other option I have is to buy the internation unlocked version which I don't the the 3G works on U.S. carriers. Please update asap
Update: Not sure if anyone is still following this. I received my T-mobile branded vibrant today and unlocked it successfully with the code I purchased from ebay.
If you buy the device at full cost from a t-mobile authorized retailer and have a receipt to prove it, T-Mobile will provide an unlock code within 48 hours (assuming they don't need to contact the manufacturer.)
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Aphotix said:
If you buy the device at full cost from a t-mobile authorized retailer and have a receipt to prove it, T-Mobile will provide an unlock code within 48 hours (assuming they don't need to contact the manufacturer.)
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If you don't mind, can you outline the process for requesting the unlock code from t-mobile given you have a copy of the receipt? I've heard of a few individuals successfully doing this. I called T-mobile customer care directly and they refused to provide an unlock code unless I have a current or past account.
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If you don't mind, can you outline the process for requesting the unlock code from t-mobile given you have a copy of the receipt? I've heard of a few individuals successfully doing this. I called T-mobile customer care directly and they refused to provide an unlock code unless I have a current or past account.
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Just call customer care, say you purchased the device at full cost and would like to unlock it. If the representative refuses saying you need an account then they didn't verify the policy before they told you that. At that point you have a choice between simply giving up and going to ebay, insisting that you were told you could unlock it, you can hang up and call back, or you can request a supervisor. They will request that you fax the receipt it, and you will definitely want to get the unlock request #, as there is no account to note the unlock request on.
I may be bias in saying this, but its preferred that you just go with T-Mobile as your carrier anyway... (though that may require a substantial move on your part or significant roaming charges...)
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Update: Not sure if anyone is still following this. I received my T-mobile branded vibrant today and unlocked it successfully with the code I purchased from ebay.
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So what person did you get the unlock code from? I'm about to buy a Vibrant myself, also which carrier did you end up getting it unlocked for. Just curious.
The calling option only works if you have a TMO account. If you are using a pre-paid (tmo) type they wont do it.
You need to buy the code. I can get the unlock codes for around $25 dollars or so.
Sometimes less. There is no direct PC unlock (cable unlock yet). Best is IMEI unlocks.
I just purchased the vibrant as well and am currently awaiting an unlock code from "unlockadic" I will also update just to show support for any others that want to have a different carrier
Just had my vibrant unlocked. Yesterday I did a online chat with at mobile csr, told him I'll be traveling soon so I need the unlock code. The csr asked for my email, phone model and IMEI and replied me with the unlock request #. Today I got the code from t mobile by email and it works! I got the phone from costco with the even more plus plan and canceled the plan later. The phone number I put in the form before preceding to online chat is a t mobile prepaid number...
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UnlockLiberty.com - They can provide code for $25.
Cheers, Willlie
Hello everybody
I received an unlock code from T-mobile for my Vibrant, but it gives me an "unlock unsuccessful" message. I called T-mobile, and they essentially told me "it should work, sorry." I was wondering if the problem might have something to do with the fact that my phone is rooted...
And if that is an issue, can I use the nandroid method to unroot it? Odin doesn't seem to work for me; it always stops at "file analysis." I've heard that other people using Windows x64 have the same issue.
Look at the IMEI in the e-mail they sent you. Make sure they copied right. It will be on the top left 3rd line down.
Yeah, the IMEI is right. Also, I've heard that it's possible for these phones to be hardlocked... is there a chance that the seller accidentally hardlocked it before sending it to me?
I don't think so. T-Mobile would be the one doing the hard-locking.
Is there any other way for me to unlock the phone?
I was rooted when I requested the unlock code from tmo - it worked as expected
You didn't get your phone directly from tmo?
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I have to wait a month until i can get mine unlocked.
I recent;y had another phone unlocked from them.
I didn't buy it from tmo, but I don't see why that would make a difference... they still gave me the unlock code based on the IMEI I gave them. They say they can't give me another unlock code, and I'm currently 7000 miles from the nearest T-mobile store (that was their "solution" - go to the store). Any idea whether it'd be worth it to try sinking $30 into one of the eBay unlockers?
I have the same problem with my vibrant. i purchased an unlock code from ebay with 100% success rate but when I entered the code: "network lock request unsuccessful"
I have the same problem with my vibrant. i purchased an unlock code from ebay with 100% success rate but when I entered the code it says "Network Lock Request Unsuccessful". Apparently the only way around this is to remove the Network Lock all together. Removing the network lock is done through unlocking software but unfortunately there is no software compatible with the Vibrant as of yet. Getting another code will not work either as your IMEI will give you the same code again. i just purchased an I-Smart SIM card, hopefully this will work. I will keep you posted
Don't buy from ebay EVER!!
Unlock codes are free from TMO
The sent me my unlock code 3 days after I bought it. It didn't work at first. I called TMO apparently my IMEI was truncated. they sent new unlock code and it worked perfectly.
Remember if you put your unlock code in to many times unsuccessfully, there is nothing TMO can do to get it unlock. It has to go back to Samsung
The reason I asked if you purchased the phone from someone else but TMO you might want to contact the seller and see if they can help you out.
they must have given you the wrong unlock code. Also, if you entered wrong unlock code 3 times, your phone will freeze and you would have to buy a unfreeze code online.
No wait unlock code
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I have to wait a month until i can get mine unlocked.
I recent;y had another phone unlocked from them.
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I go mine unlocked on ebay. It coast me $29 but well worth it. Took the seller 3 days to get the code and it worked.
Also T-MOBILE does not hard lock these. they can become hard locked if you enter the unlock code unsuccessfully 3 to 5 times. If you got that message once... i would not try again with that code. I would just get it from Ebay... T-mobile does not have a good track record with unlock codes for the Vibrant or the Garminfone
toeshot said:
Don't buy from ebay EVER!!
Unlock codes are free from TMO
The sent me my unlock code 3 days after I bought it.
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That is the reason I bought it from eBay. It took 15 seconds of my time, and the seller sent it within a few hours. By contrast, I have to figure out whom to email at Tmo, give them time to generate it, and then get it back to me. Certainly not worth my $30 to do more and wait 3 days.
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That is the reason I bought it from eBay. It took 15 seconds of my time, and the seller sent it within a few hours. By contrast, I have to figure out whom to email at Tmo, give them time to generate it, and then get it back to me. Certainly not worth my $30 to do more and wait 3 days.
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How do you think the ebay sellers get their codes to sell you for 30 bucks?
cparekh...you're pretty dumb....lol
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Uhm...you can get one for free even if you don't have tmo? Who do I send this email to?
I bought a T-Mobile Samsung Viibrant locally on Kijiji. And I think I got scammed.
I purchased an unlock code off ebay and entered it. I receive this message "NETWORK UNLOCK REQUEST UNSUCCESSFUL". The seller says this is a problem with the phone. I don't know what to do.
The phone doesn't say it's "frozen" or "locked". But the seller says I need to send it back Samsung (impossible for me).
Any help would be appreciated, all I want to to unlock the phone.
you may have been scammed on the unlock code, but there are good instructions on unlocking yourself in the dev forum.
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you may have been scammed on the unlock code, but there are good instructions on unlocking yourself in the dev forum.
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Can you please link me to though instructions?
mikeye9 said:
Can you please link me to though instructions?
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it's not that hard to find it but i'll be nice.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761048
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I bought a T-Mobile Samsung Viibrant locally on Kijiji. And I think I got scammed.
I purchased an unlock code off ebay and entered it. I receive this message "NETWORK UNLOCK REQUEST UNSUCCESSFUL". The seller says this is a problem with the phone. I don't know what to do.
The phone doesn't say it's "frozen" or "locked". But the seller says I need to send it back Samsung (impossible for me).
Any help would be appreciated, all I want to to unlock the phone.
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dude t-mobile gives free unlock codes to all its customers as long as you been with them I think 90 days, why are you paying other people or going through all this trouble. Call 611, and they will email you a code within 14 days.
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dude t-mobile gives free unlock codes to all its customers as long as you been with them I think 90 days, why are you paying other people or going through all this trouble. Call 611, and they will email you a code within 14 days.
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I love a free unlock code, but I'm in Canada
I'm confused, what do you mean you are in canada, why should that matter. I don't see why t-mobile wouldn't give its canada customers free unlock codes. Unless you meant, you are visiting canada, and need an unlock code ASAP.
by the way, if you crossed borders, you better turn your data off, otherwise expect to see a huge huge huge huge data roaming bill
Search this forum for free unlock code. Get the code & follow instructions to input code while your sim is in phone. Type in numbers wait until screen pops up to input mcc & mcn. Type the ones that fit your carrier then input code & the phone will be locked to your carrier. Turn phone off & on & should work.
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use... the... link... i.. provided OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761048
your solution is right there.
Hi,
I currently got a HTC HD2 SPL 2.08.HSPL and I was wondering if there is a way to unlock it, so I can use other carriers. I bought like 4 unlock codes and none of them worked... Is there any other method I can try to unlock it?
Thank you
from where you bought the code?
Hey I got my phone from my relative in the US and it was locked with T-mobile as well. I can't post links since this is my 1st post but google "mobileincanada". It should be the 1st link on the list.
Its cost $20 which is the cheapest compared my local stores which charged me around $40-60 to unlock the service provider. Also I received my code within 20 minutes. If you want to be sure, you can email them your IMEI code and ask if they can unlock it. I know you probably skeptical at this point since you have already tried 4 codes from other site. People that have used this site before leave feedback, you can look for my name (Carter Nguyen) in the feedback.
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from where you bought the code?
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I bought the code from
freeyourhtc.com
cellunlocker.net
and 2 on ebay and none of them worked
T Mobile or a local store that hooks it up tho there pc should be able to generate the code, but there is no cert here
I just got my unlock code from cellunlocker.net. It took just 5 minutes to get it. 20 bucks.
just call t-mobile. don't pay for that crap.
they emailed me my code, it took like an hour for the code to arrive.
T-Mobile
i have been waiting for more than a week now. no news from T-mobile after calling them. You must be very luck to get the code in just an hr. hmmm. please can anyone recommend a good site?
That is the problem with the network providers. They dont give the codes quickly. So the customers go in search of online providers for the codes. Even i was in the same situation when i wanted to unlock my mobile. I then unlocked my mobile at WickedUnlock.com within hours. You can trust this guy from whom i got the code. They provide genuine codes.
So I got my s10+ thru AT&T on launch day but I would like to sim unlock it. I have tried 2 companies and they are telling me it's hard getting the codes right now, even though I asked before placing the order and was assured it would be all set.
Has anyone tried this and succeeded?
Thanks for any help
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So I got my s10+ thru AT&T on launch day but I would like to sim unlock it. I have tried 2 companies and they are telling me it's hard getting the codes right now, even though I asked before placing the order and was assured it would be all set.
Has anyone tried this and succeeded?
Thanks for any help
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All of the servers we use to get codes state on all networks that "16 digit codes are unavailable". The s10 range are 16 digit codes.
We used "Chimera" to unlock my own phone and went through no problems..
You'll need to find an unlock shop that uses this software as it appears to be the only 3rd party solution at the minute.
Blartiartfast
That makes sense then and why no one can unlock yet with the codes. Does it usually take a week or two after launch for the codes to show?
Has anyone found a Sim Unlock site for the S10 that actually worked. Hoping the codes would of been out by now.
2 days after receiving my S10+ and processing the unlock request on the first day with At&t, I received my code to unlock the phone.
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You did it thru AT&T?
aries426 said:
You did it thru AT&T?
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If that question is for me, then yes. Processed at At&t's site but understand that my device is fully paid off.
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Yes I know they have to be paid off, a reached out to UnlockRiver last week and they couldn't then but how they said they can so I will give them a shot.
aries426 said:
Yes I know they have to be paid off, a reached out to UnlockRiver last week and they couldn't then but how they said they can so I will give them a shot.
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Please let me know, I could have my carrier locked S10+ in my hands by the end of this week and would like to unlock it.
I submitted the request today, I'll let you know how I make out.
So I finally got the unlock done. I went thru Cellunlocker.net. The codes are apparently still not available but they offered an alternative way. After I made payment they send you an email with a link and directions.
I had to download the program AnyDesk on my PC, from there I just connected my phone and the tech did the rest. Took about 10 minutes. My phone restarted twice and aft er the s ed condition reset he had me install the sim I wanted to use, came up with the Network Code request and I entered 8 zeros. Permanent Unlock! They did give me a discount code to share RMCU10.
i got mine from cellunlocker as well after getting the s10+ 2 days before. paid 25 for it
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i got mine from cellunlocker as well after getting the s10+ 2 days before. paid 25 for it
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How long did it take for you to get the code? Did u have to do it remotely too?
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How long did it take for you to get the code? Did u have to do it remotely too?
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I went through cellunlocker as well and it took me about 2 1/2 days to get the codes, they sent me 3 codes (NCK, MCK, and RGCK). I used the 16 digits "NCK" code for mine. I put in my Google FI sim card, It asked for unlock code, and I used "NCK". Boom unlocked My S10+ was locked to Spectrum Mobile if that helps. Good luck!
I did mines on https://sim-unlock.net/ it took a day and £19.
just have a look at http://www.unlocksamsungonline.nl/en/scc it's direct unlock over USB cable so no need to wait for codes, latest security patches are supported, no need for root or downgrade. and most important, service is independant, and instant 24/7 so no need to wait for codes, just press the direct unlock botton and phone unlocked within 30 seconds.
Chimera won't do it
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All of the servers we use to get codes state on all networks that "16 digit codes are unavailable". The s10 range are 16 digit codes.
We used "Chimera" to unlock my own phone and went through no problems..
You'll need to find an unlock shop that uses this software as it appears to be the only 3rd party solution at the minute.
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The option of online unlock is not available with S10+ From Verizon (SM-G975U). You bought that software because I did read you and all I got was nothing.
What's the process for the t mobile branded s10+? Is it the same process as it was using the t mobile unlock app?
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just did mine via gsmzambia.com, also by usb
What happens if you try a SIM unlock code 3 times unsuccessfully? Does it kill the SIM card?