so i bought a sprint s4 thinking it was global so i would use it in the caribbean. put in the sim and it said invalid. call sprint and they told me i have to be a customer for 90 days and have a good standing credit with them. so here is my plea. anyone on the forum who has a sprint contract and number and willing to call and get my phone unlocked would be greatly appreciated.. i really want to use this phone and it's pretty much an expensive galaxy tab right now as i can only browse the net on wifi. so to any selfless members out there. reply on the post or pm me please
thanks
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so i bought a sprint s4 thinking it was global so i would use it in the caribbean. put in the sim and it said invalid. call sprint and they told me i have to be a customer for 90 days and have a good standing credit with them. so here is my plea. anyone on the forum who has a sprint contract and number and willing to call and get my phone unlocked would be greatly appreciated.. i really want to use this phone and it's pretty much an expensive galaxy tab right now as i can only browse the net on wifi. so to any selfless members out there. reply on the post or pm me please
thanks
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It doesn't work that way, it's not on their account, it's on yours. You could probably purchase a code, or try a chat rep, they usually oblige.
Hi,
We recently had a customer trying to do the same thing (unlock S4 from Sprint) however, we quickly found out that we had to refund them and remove the service from our site.
The unlock prompt isn't currently appearing when a non-accepted SIM card is being entered, so getting an unlock code at this stage would be pointless for you.
I don't have an answer (yet) but just a warning I thought I should add. Hope it helps. At least you're not alone!
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Hey guys, I've just bought HD2 from TMO and I want to use it outside the US. I've searched for posts regarding this but haven't find the answer. Is there any software to download to unlock it? or is it just the code method?
thanks a lot
You know what this question might just get you flamed.
Get a code from T-Mobile to SIM unlock ... Call T-Mobile customer care and send ur proof of receipt thru Fax.. they will send you the code to your email address. (I got mine in 5 hrs) TMO guys are very friendly and they will surely help you.
Someone might close this thread as well
pixine786 said:
You know what this question might just get you flamed.
Get a code from T-Mobile to SIM unlock ... Call T-Mobile customer care and send ur proof of receipt thru Fax.. they will send you the code to your email address. (I got mine in 5 hrs) TMO guys are very friendly and they will surely help you.
Someone might close this thread as well
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Wait, before all the flames - I'm sorry I haven't mentioned it but I am not the one who bought it from t-mobile nor do I live in the US at all. That is why I am looking for a software solution rather then getting the code from tmo which again, I cant get.
Yes I do understand. Me too not live in US of A
Still u can try calling toll free number which works from outside US
Also catch hold of the guy from who u bought... If that is difficult then ebay will help you ...cheers
yosi199 said:
Wait, before all the flames - I'm sorry I haven't mentioned it but I am not the one who bought it from t-mobile nor do I live in the US at all. That is why I am looking for a software solution rather then getting the code from tmo which again, I cant get.
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go to theunlockr.com and they will unlock your phone...for a price.
you can also get unlock code on eBay.com
Just call Tmo and tell them you are traveling and you will like to get your phone unlock and the will ask you some basic questions about the phone ie (IMEI #) and withing 72hrs you will have the unlock code. but if you feel like wasting money you can go to theunlockr1com (remove the 1 and place a .) and then click on the link for unlocking your phone. Good lock
calling anyone who can help out a windows mobile returnee. i just got a t-mobile wing from my cousin from the US as a gift but it's still sim locked to t-mobile. this is my 2nd windows mobile phone after my o2 XDA IIs got stolen way back 3yrs ago. i love these kinds of phones coz i can do lots of stuff like install apps. but of course, i want to use the phone on my home network also. so, can i ask anybody on the site, who has free time, to call t-mobile and help me out to get an unlock code? i am from the philippines and i have no other way of calling t-mobile to get an unlock code. i tried my cousins but apparently, they're too busy to do such things at the moment. anyway, i just wanted to post this hoping somebody here, who is a t-mobile subscriber, would be kind enough to call t-mobile up for me. thanks to whoever wants to help. my t-mo wing's IMEI is 35286201606649701. my email address, by the way, is [email protected]. thanks guys!
no one wants to help...tsk tsk...
please help....
how long should the unlock code be? i got a 15-digit code? is that correct? and how do i type it in? the unlock code dialog box let's me type only 8 digits? anyone care to help?
HTC-P4351 from Unicel
I have an old HTC P-4351 (assume it's the same as the T-Mobile 4350 "Wing") that I bought from a local carrier (Unicel) that went out of business a year and a half ago. I replaced it with an AT&T Tilt2 which I'm very happy with and have found a ton of neat tricks for here. Thanks for that.
I'd like to put the 4351 on eBay but it's locked, the company is out of business and can't provide an unlock code. I attempted to get one from HTC but they replied that only the carrier could provide that information. From what I see on eBay, the thing could fetch about $80 if it wasn't a locked brick sitting in my drawer.
IMEI: 35286201072742502
Instructions on how to unlock would be greatly appreciated.
I just had a nice, long, "LiveChat" with AT&T, who purchased the original carrier (Unicell) the phone was sold by. They seemed eager to help, knew exactly what I was asking for and why, asked all the right questions including the IMEI... and then told me no unlock code was available in their system after looking it up.
hello there people im here to lighten youre day ... well to the case... i just spent the last 6 hours trying to find out how to sim unlock my phone i did all the root and unlocking processes but havent had a result because rooting and unlocking the bootloader are DIFFERENT than SIM-UNLOCKING the phone (just to make things clear) ... but through deep investigation i got interesting information about people telling that AT&T supplies the code for FREE just asking for it... so i called this number: 1-877-737-2478 and called first it was a women that didnt really helped and just closed on me, i called again then a guy atended me first asking about the AT&T number which i DONT have so i just told him i needed some information about free unlock codes of the motorola ATRIX 4G and he kindly took my IMEI and gave me the code TOTALLY FREE so there it is... here are the steps to SIM-UNLOCK youre MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G FOR FREE!!!!!.
1-IMEI of youre MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G
2- call costumer support of AT&T 1-877-737-2478 the option you will need is "0"
3- just ask about the free unlock codes they are giving for the phone
4- wait a couple of minutes.
5- if they give you the code enter it in youre phone
6- cross youre fingers
7- dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in case they wont help you i guess you just have to call back i guess they have like more than 100+ employees so youre bound to bump with someone who is willing to give it to you... you DONT need to be an AT&T exclusive customer just ask kindly what you need and theyl help you .
ENJOY!!!! please like this post and sticky it since its my first real usefull post here at XDA.
PS: I dont know if this post is already made but i checked more than 20 post people asking questions so ths thread is more of a solution sorry if i broke a law or something just mail me if i need to mod something cheers... and enjoy youre phone!!!!!
PS: PS for you who are asking i live in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and my SIM carrier is CLARO RD and i called from skype to have no cost at all so i guess there are no restrictions when it comes to unlocking youre phone .
this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179863 includes all the information you need to get your unlock code from AT&T...
just so ya know
aw crap
:S too bad i thaught i really helped out :S
kiewirevo said:
:S too bad i thaught i really helped out :S
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i'm sure some people will read your thread and it'll help them out! just letting ya know where the information already is; it doesn't hurt to try to help out though.
Yep, this info is nothing new. I don't know about ATT, but this same method didn't help me with my Verizon Droid 2 Global.
I called three times and all of those times they told me I need to be a Verizon customer.
Besides, they have CRM to store customer contacts in the database. If you try to contact them too many times it will show up on their records and they might think you are pulling some kind of a scam.
worked like a charm. was on the phone less than 5 minutes
I just called AT&T in the US and told them I was visiting another country for a few days. If you're a customer in good standing (no unpaid bills), they'll unlock the phone for you.
Still Works, Different Phone Number
I called the phone number that is posted on the original message, and I was told to call customer service.
1-800-331-0500
From there I put in my phone number and option 0 until I talked to someone.
I was given the unlocking code without any problem and was even told the AT&T website to deal with my wife's IPhone
I haven't tried the code yet, just hoping that it will all work out
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I have one atrix and one sony xperia TL, but not have att account or number. i am in india. are you able to call att on my behalf and get unlock code for my phone
kiewirevo said:
hello there people im here to lighten youre day ... well to the case... i just spent the last 6 hours trying to find out how to sim unlock my phone i did all the root and unlocking processes but havent had a result because rooting and unlocking the bootloader are DIFFERENT than SIM-UNLOCKING the phone (just to make things clear) ... but through deep investigation i got interesting information about people telling that AT&T supplies the code for FREE just asking for it... so i called this number: 1-877-737-2478 and called first it was a women that didnt really helped and just closed on me, i called again then a guy atended me first asking about the AT&T number which i DONT have so i just told him i needed some information about free unlock codes of the motorola ATRIX 4G and he kindly took my IMEI and gave me the code TOTALLY FREE so there it is... here are the steps to SIM-UNLOCK youre MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G FOR FREE!!!!!.
1-IMEI of youre MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G
2- call costumer support of AT&T 1-877-737-2478 the option you will need is "0"
3- just ask about the free unlock codes they are giving for the phone
4- wait a couple of minutes.
5- if they give you the code enter it in youre phone
6- cross youre fingers
7- dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in case they wont help you i guess you just have to call back i guess they have like more than 100+ employees so youre bound to bump with someone who is willing to give it to you... you DONT need to be an AT&T exclusive customer just ask kindly what you need and theyl help you .
ENJOY!!!! please like this post and sticky it since its my first real usefull post here at XDA.
PS: I dont know if this post is already made but i checked more than 20 post people asking questions so ths thread is more of a solution sorry if i broke a law or something just mail me if i need to mod something cheers... and enjoy youre phone!!!!!
PS: PS for you who are asking i live in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and my SIM carrier is CLARO RD and i called from skype to have no cost at all so i guess there are no restrictions when it comes to unlocking youre phone .
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This does not work anymore. AT&T changed and restricted their unlock procedure A LOT. See here.
Update on At&t
At&t will no longer provide the unlock code unless you are a current or former At&t customer in good standing, pledge them your first born yadayadayada. They have previously unlocked devices for me, but even tech support isn't allowed to do it anymore. They will send you to the "unlock request" page.
Um, duh...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525493
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47440090#post47440090
Try searching next time.
jstenuf said:
At&t will no longer provide the unlock code unless you are a current or former At&t customer in good standing, pledge them your first born yadayadayada. They have previously unlocked devices for me, but even tech support isn't allowed to do it anymore. They will send you to the "unlock request" page.
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It also differs from customer rep to customer rep
Some will charge you 50 USD to unlock your phone while others tell you to be on their contract for 90 days+
I got fed up with that so I just bought a sim unlocking code from cellphoneunlock and just got it unlocked
Screw AT&T
Hey all,
I'm a Canadian, living in Canada, drinking Canadian Beer. So I bought a DVP, locked to T-Mobile on eBay a few weeks ago. I was under the impression that ANYONE would be able to get the phone unlocked via Dells, "UnlockCodeRequest" email. I mean, seems simple enough right? shoot them an email with your IMIE, and voila, gold. But it didnt turn out to be the case.
So, once I got the phone, I sent them an email with my IMIE asking for an unlock code and they reply back saying, "Nope, sorry, Retail Version bro, cant unlock, Contact T-Mobile".
I'm thinking great... now i have to go to XDA-Forums and search on how to get this thing unlocked. So a week passes by and after researching SOO many forums, I come to a conclusion:
There are two ways to unlock the phone.
1) For free, through unlockcode request
2) Pay someone 80$ to get it done (theres only one service that can unlock the phone for now). the other shady places that charge $10-50 cant unlock the phone.
I didnt want to spend $80 to unlock the phone, thats like 1/3rd the price of what I paid for the phone hahaha.
Having nothing left to lose, THIS is what I did: (keep in mind, i've never been a T-Mobile customer)
Email 1 to DELL
Hi Dell Employee!
I was given this email address by Mark, a T-Mobile CSR who asked me to send you a message to get my phone unlocked. I am studying overseas in Canada and I dont want to spend more money on a new phone because I'm here for only a few months. Please help a poor student out!
IMEI: __________________
Thanks!
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I get a response in a few hours:
Dear Customer,
The below device is a retail piece. Please contact carrier with proof of payment in order to procure the code also do let the carriers know that the below device is a retail piece.
Please visit the link to get the contact details of the Carrier:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=269106
Mobility Unlock code Team
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I reply: (because its true, the link they give is outdated)
The T-Mobile websites are outdated on the link you gave me. I called T-Mobile again and they said to send you an email again saying that Dell provides the codes.
Please help, its disappointing that I cant use your phone overseas. Once again, my IMEI is: _______________
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I get an email from Dell the next day
Dear Customer,
Please contact nearest T-mobile store with proof of purchase/account information for unlock code.
http://locator.t-mobile.com/
Typical turnaround time is 1-2 business days.
Mobility Unlock Code Team
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I reply... once again, I have nothing to lose, so why not
Guys,
I'm not even in the US. I'm in Canada right now for an exchange program. The nearest T-Mobile store from me is 500 Miles away from me. I've called them and they keep on telling me to either call you or send you an email (this email address).
This is a little ludicrous, both of you keep on telling me to contact the other and yet the issue is not resolved.
Please advise,
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And 48 hours later, I have the unlock code. The phone is now working like a charm.
Hope this helps!
Bottom line, carrier locked phones are the worst idea in the world!
it works, I had to nag and beg about the 4th or 5th time, he was going to give it to me, he gave in... but I just recieved it from unlockstreak.com so wasnt needed any longer.
why are they so damn unhelpful..?
just keep bugging em... they'll give in.
I know I emailed dell after purchasing the phone from them and I got a reply within 2 days with my unlock code. I was very surprised it was that easy. If only every company had an email address for services such as this.
My advice is if you have a DVP and need/want it unlocked, try and email them and give it 2 days or so and see if you get a reply with a code, you've got nothing to loose
I emailed Dell and they sent me an unlock code. Now just need to figure out how to get working with a hidden network and 3g Att, and we all good
Hi Im french guy , can you give me Email to contact DEll please thank you .
Worked for me too!
Got a T-Mo DVP unlocked in under 18 hours!
Here is the e-mail addy: [email protected]
Dear Customer Good day to you!
We are happy to provide you with the unlock code for the device that you requested:
Hope you love our products and services.
Thanks
Mobility Unlock Code Team
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Now I'm just looking for another one for the wife - she wants to trade up from a BB Torch to a DVP!
Okay Thank You Bro Ill trying just after this message !
How to unlock Galaxy S7 for Free Credits to: RedFlagDeals
Go to Samsung Canada website > Contact Us http://www.samsung.com/ca/info/contactus.html
Start Live Chat
Tell the rep that you would like to unlock your Galaxy S7
Rep will ask a few questions including your IMEI number and the carrier your S7 (only mention carrier if they ask) is currently locked to.
Within a few days, you will receive an email from Samsung with the unlock code.
Done!
Important Details
Note your Phone Model Number & IMEI before going in chat
Prepare the address of your Samsung Experience Store
Mention you got the phone on Samsung Experience Store or Costo in full
DO NOT mention you are in contract with a carrier.
Example message: (It worked for me)
I bought this phone Samsung S7 G930W8 from Samsung Experience Store at [insert address here, google location near you] few months ago. I'm flying in few days and I want to use my phone abroad while on Vacation. I just want to unlock this phone, that way I can use it for my travel. My IMEI is [insert IMEI here].
There are online during Canada - Pacific Time
Can confirm that this works. I've done it few months ago and again few days for a different phone.
My fiance traveled to Europe and her phone wasn't working with a local sim. She didn't know and input a few wrong codes, I think she tried twice so there was one attempt left. I attempted to contact Samsung and I gave them the Imei and told them it's from Costco.
The agent provided me with the code and my finance tried it once but it didn't work and now it says it requires a master code instead of a network code. The phone still works but network doesn't.
The Samsung agent said he will get me the master code but it'll take 3-5 days. Does anyone know how I can get this faster? I don't want her to be without a phone for that long.
This works perfectly! I've successfully unlocked 2 phones using this method.
Many thanks!
Would this work if my S7 is on AT&T? Wouldn't the Samsung Canada chat people say that they can't help US folks? I can't pretend that the phone is on a Canadian network as the model is GM-930A, correct?
agaurav said:
Would this work if my S7 is on AT&T? Wouldn't the Samsung Canada chat people say that they can't help US folks? I can't pretend that the phone is on a Canadian network as the model is GM-930A, correct?
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The Samsung rep world know right away that it's a USA phone when they enter the IMEI into their system.
You could try it since it's free to chat with them.
audit13 said:
The Samsung rep world know right away that it's a USA phone when they enter the IMEI into their system.
You could try it since it's free to chat with them.
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I tried just now and they said they help only with Canadian devices. US support directs me to AT&T who say that the phone is locked to the previous owner. I bought it on Craigslist knowing it was locked. I used on AT&T but now want to switch away from AT&T so was trying to unlock. Guess I am stuck for now. Thanks.
agaurav said:
I tried just now and they said they help only with Canadian devices. US support directs me to AT&T who say that the phone is locked to the previous owner. I bought it on Craigslist knowing it was locked. I used on AT&T but now want to switch away from AT&T so was trying to unlock. Guess I am stuck for now. Thanks.
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Maybe you can buy an unlock code from eBay?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/AT-T-ATT-UN...755573?hash=item4b071af9b5:g:Dx4AAOSwzQFZ70Y0
Thanks. I bought it for $0.99. Not sure if that would work as most charge $25. I have a feeling that this seller will just try to use the AT&T unlock service and get the code and forward that. I know AT&T will not unlock my phone so not hopeful but no worries on losing a buck.
Or you can just call your provider and get it unlocked on the spot. It's no longer legal in Canada for carriers to charge you for this
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Or you can just call your provider and get it unlocked on the spot. It's no longer legal in Canada for carriers to charge you for this
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There-in lies the issue. I didn't buy/lease it from AT&T directly. I bought it for $300 off Craiglist a year back and now want to use on T-mobile. However, when I called AT&T they said that the phone is still on someone's account and so they can't unlock it. I have no way of communicating with the seller as that was a Craigslist email address and I have no info and AT&T will not tell me the name/address of the seller (obviously and correctly so).
Did not work for me. They said that my IMEI is not in their system. Well, I didn't buy it there actually, but that was not explicitly stated as a prerequisite in this thread.