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I been scammed, lol Galaxy tab 10.1 gt-7500R

So, I was told it was unlocked but I had no way to confirm.... I had dealt with this guy before, so I was not too worried about it. I put in my telus sim and it says pin unlock code....
So, can I unlock/root/rom it... if I do not know what carrier it is locked to? Is there a way to find out?
Any links or suggestions appreciated. specific links appreciated.
I found an unlock code for $7, good enough
thx

That is what I paid on ebay
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app for my p7500r unlock code .... worked great

Mr.Kakarot said:
So, I was told it was unlocked but I had no way to confirm.... I had dealt with this guy before, so I was not too worried about it. I put in my telus sim and it says pin unlock code....
So, can I unlock/root/rom it... if I do not know what carrier it is locked to? Is there a way to find out?
Any links or suggestions appreciated. specific links appreciated.
I found an unlock code for $7, good enough
thx
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Don't matter who it used to be locked to, get an online retailer to supply an unlock code (you need the imea), boom your done.
Unlocking / root is different. Basically unlocking refers to unlocking the bootloader of the ROM (nothing to do with the sim card), and rooting allows you root access to the file system, kinda like being an admin on a windows computer, you have the ability to edit / replace (an possibly F*** up) system files. There are plenty of great write ups that explain this stuf waaaaaay further but that is the gist of it.
Cheers,
Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk 2

I'm sure the free tool on the play store is able to unlock the tab providing you're rooted, someone put a post up on xda about it, just have a search for it.
Swyped from my finger to your face, on my Samsung Galaxy Note.

[Q] How to Sim-unlock AT&T SGS4 on UCUAMF3 firmware

I want to sim-unlock my at&t sgs4. please help! i asked at&t for unlock codes, it too didnt work!
i tried all the methods posted here on xda developers.. can anyone please help!

wtj16 said:
I want to sim-unlock my at&t sgs4. please help! i asked at&t for unlock codes, it too didnt work!
i tried all the methods posted here on xda developers.. can anyone please help!
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I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.

thanx!
Te3k said:
I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.
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Thanx. I will try this method and get back to you. Hope it works!

Te3k said:
I too experienced problems unlocking my I337M device (not AT&T, it's the Canadian version, hence the "M" in device model). After trying the keypad menu method and failing, I tried sending my IMEI number into a website to generate a key, but apparently the Samsung servers were experiencing a global delay and they refunded me after two days. (This delay was confirmed from multiple sources.) I then tried a tethered method using an application offered by an unlocking website. It cost $15 (compare at $35 for the IMEI method) and it worked instantly! This was after two days' worth of trying other methods. I won't give you the exact link, but if you google "fastgsm", it should come up. Make sure it's the tethered method. Good luck.
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The FASTGSM website says:- Warning
Check your phone’s software version by going to Settings > About device. If Baseband version ends with MI1 or later (e.g. MJ1), your phone is not supported for USB unlocking. Use a different unlock method or downgrade your phone’s firmware.
And iam on mf3. So i think it should work!( f comes before i)

I used the FastGSM tethered method, and it worked on my MF3 stock rooted rom. Granted, I do not have MF3 bootloaders, but it otherwise seemed to work. The instructions included inside the program have you dial *#0808#, but other instructions (like the ones on their website) have to go and install a bunch of crap to your phone and dial some other number, but I found the *#0808# will get you straight to the options you need to switch your phone over to DM mode. Also don't forget to switch it back to MTP + ADB (or MTP-only if you don't want ADB debugging on).
EDIT: also make sure you have a completely unfiltered network connection. I tried it on my work's "guest" wireless that has far fewer restrictions, but it blocks something within FastGSM's app that reaches out to their servers right before performing the unlock. It's a safety to avoid them handing out a bunch of free unlocks.
Also! I forgot that I didn't have a 100% success. It didn't unlock the phone by itself, but it did at least provide me the network unlock code. I manually entered this on my phone and it worked the first time. Don't try entering the code multiple times if it doesn't work the first time! Save a copy of the log it makes, but don't post it here (includes IMEI).

wtj16 said:
The FASTGSM website says:- Warning
Check your phone’s software version by going to Settings > About device. If Baseband version ends with MI1 or later (e.g. MJ1), your phone is not supported for USB unlocking. Use a different unlock method or downgrade your phone’s firmware.
And iam on mf3. So i think it should work!( f comes before i)
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did fastgsm work for you? as i am on UCUAMF3 via OTA update and i am trying to do it but i get an error "Establishing communication with phone....{Fail}
i am not rooted but can root if neccessary?
i have installed samsung usb drivers from the samsung official website but have never installed Kies.
Please Help

hemsmaverick said:
did fastgsm work for you? as i am on UCUAMF3 via OTA update and i am trying to do it but i get an error "Establishing communication with phone....{Fail}
i am not rooted but can root if neccessary?
i have installed samsung usb drivers from the samsung official website but have never installed Kies.
Please Help
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I have tried using their usb method and it didnt work and they give me full refund.
I tried free method many many many times with original firmware and the lastest and it failed everytime. I even got the unlock code from att and it also didnt work. I was able to get my phone replaced because of the unlock code didnt unlock the phone. They gave me hard time but i was able to get replacement.
The replacement had the latest firmware, so i didnt try the free method or usb unlock, i just got the code from att and it worked. The free unlock method def. does something that prevents the phone from being unlocked.

PopcornKiller said:
I have tried using their usb method and it didnt work and they give me full refund.
I tried free method many many many times with original firmware and the lastest and it failed everytime. I even got the unlock code from att and it also didnt work. I was able to get my phone replaced because of the unlock code didnt unlock the phone. They gave me hard time but i was able to get replacement.
The replacement had the latest firmware, so i didnt try the free method or usb unlock, i just got the code from att and it worked. The free unlock method def. does something that prevents the phone from being unlocked.
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I have a Same Problem by G4 has 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 Stock Rom. I can't root it via Odin or Change to I337UCUAMDB or I337UCUAMDL version, what's wrong with Stock and Can I change to other ones to unlock it, I bought unlock code and it said successfully unlocked. but does not work

paata01 said:
I have a Same Problem by G4 has 4.2.2 UCUAMF3 Stock Rom. I can't root it via Odin or Change to I337UCUAMDB or I337UCUAMDL version, what's wrong with Stock and Can I change to other ones to unlock it, I bought unlock code and it said successfully unlocked. but does not work
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From what I've seen on xda it appears that if you have mf3 firmware the sim unlock does not work. It's just an observation and I may be wrong.

jd1639 said:
From what I've seen on xda it appears that if you have mf3 firmware the sim unlock does not work. It's just an observation and I may be wrong.
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I will try FASTGSM USB method now and report results

I couldn't make fastgsm usb method work. I wonder if it works for you.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app

nsical said:
I couldn't make fastgsm usb method work. I wonder if it works for you.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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I tried it 15 minutes ago, it doesn't work. Failed while attempting to connect. Some security is blocking everything, no downgrade, no unlock. Idk what to do

I just did the chat with international care and they gave me the code. The code worked when I inserted the T-Mobile sim card

xisruno said:
I just did the chat with international care and they gave me the code. The code worked when I inserted the T-Mobile sim card
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Can you please, give me contact information, I want to try it. How much is unlock code? u have MF3 right?

paata01 said:
Can you please, give me contact information, I want to try it. How much is unlock code? u have MF3 right?
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Use the chat option to the lower right of the screen
http://www.att.com/esupport/travelAndIntl.jsp?cv=820
I am on MF3 and they did not charge me anything

This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.

geoldr said:
This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.
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Thanks I will try to do so, problem is my device is blacklisted. will I still be able to unlock it? I bought it from craigslist and seller blacklisted it after a week.

geoldr said:
This is exactly how I have unlocked all of my devices on AT&T. I just chat with international support, tell them I am going out of country and would like to use my phone there. They ask for the IMEI and within a minute give me an unlock code. Never had anyone say no, and never had issues. Unlocked S2, S3, S4, Atrix. All phones except S3 purchased on contract and still no problems.
Idk why anyone would pay $35 for something that is so easy and free and the unlock code is guaranteed to work.
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Thanks, AT&T international care gave me unlock code which was the same I got from http://myunlockedphone.com/, but unfortunately I can't unlock it yet, I tried free unlock and may damaged something, how Can I restore everything to default including Service mode menu.

paata01 said:
Thanks, AT&T international care gave me unlock code which was the same I got from http://myunlockedphone.com/, but unfortunately I can't unlock it yet, I tried free unlock and may damaged something, how Can I restore everything to default including Service mode menu.
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I had the same exact issue, I called AT&T and had them replacement my phone under warranty.

PopcornKiller said:
I had the same exact issue, I called AT&T and had them replacement my phone under warranty.
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Yes I managed to unlock it, it turned out seller blacklisted device, and I was trying to use Simple Mobile, AT&T and T Mobile (simplbo) share blacklist database

sim unlock code not working

so i was trying to unlock my phone through the free unlock method but to no avail, i bought an unlock code . I have a sgh 1337m locked to telus and when put in the code it is not unlocking . I have tried to unlock 3 times already. note,i used used the method on galaxys4root.com to open up the phone for ADW so i can use my phone for wind. the screens on the bottom are the ones i get when i type *#9090# or *#0011* may have tweaked with the.Diag config but not sure ..can someone please help

Most people who tried the "free" method unsuccessfully and then went to purchase just a code and it doesn't work, would end up paying the $14.99 on FastGSM.com for the USB method to successfully unlock their device.

This will help.
ukiani said:
so i was trying to unlock my phone through the free unlock method but to no avail, i bought an unlock code . I have a sgh 1337m locked to telus and when put in the code it is not unlocking . I have tried to unlock 3 times already. note,i used used the method on galaxys4root.com to open up the phone for ADW so i can use my phone for wind. the screens on the bottom are the ones i get when i type *#9090# or *#0011* may have tweaked with the.Diag config but not sure ..can someone please help
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Hey I posted a thread that will solve this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398917

ukiani said:
so i was trying to unlock my phone through the free unlock method but to no avail, i bought an unlock code . I have a sgh 1337m locked to telus and when put in the code it is not unlocking . I have tried to unlock 3 times already. note,i used used the method on galaxys4root.com to open up the phone for ADW so i can use my phone for wind. the screens on the bottom are the ones i get when i type *#9090# or *#0011* may have tweaked with the.Diag config but not sure ..can someone please help
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Why didn't you read about what you were doing before doing it? If you would have, you would have learned about the possible complications and how to possibly fix them. The issue you are having and possible solutions have been reported and posted dozens of times already.
And, for future reference, I wouldn't do anything to your phone that doesn't come directly from XDA and then only after thoroughly reading and learning about it. Good luck.

chrisk101 said:
Hey I posted a thread that will solve this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398917
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thanks alot i really appreciate it. this solved my problem, i have been searching xda forums for awhile for the solution. My thread was the last resort, i didnt know the problem was so prevalent, thanks again. one last note for those that are using the phone to open AWS you will have to do the process again.

[Q] No unlock for at&t gs4?

My device:
At&t Galaxy S4 (US)
4.2.2 (Google Play Version)
SGH-i337
Baseband: XXXXXXXXMF3
From What I understand, it can't be unlocked for t-mobile and whatnot. I've been searching around today for a couple hours, and doesn't look like there is a working method anymore
When trying through *#0011#, pressing "1" doesn't bring up a second menu; the menu stays the same.
Unlock codes won't work because device is Region locked (I'm in the US)...
That is what I found while searching around today...
Any advice would help. I can't for the life of me find a thread that fits my description. They're all just general gs4 unlock guides from months ago...
Looking around I couldn't find someone actually post this, so I asked. Sorry if its a repeat?

So have you acquired the unlock code to know they don't work.
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

I found a guide to rooting MF3 Not sure if rooting it will help?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Will try to root it first....
Then see what changes in the menu...

Click Here To Win said:
I found a guide to rooting MF3 Not sure if rooting it will help?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Will try to root it first....
Then see what changes in the menu...
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Rooting isn't going to make any difference, but give it a try if it makes you feel better.

If you have a ATT phone you want Sim unlocked than the code you get from ATT will work if you want to use it with
T-mobile. (Same US region)
There is an app on playstore that will region unlock the phone but it is not a Sim unlock app.
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

You mind letting me know what you did, so I can copy your steps?
I'd much rather do that than following the generic guides...

Click Here To Win said:
You mind letting me know what you did, so I can copy your steps?
I'd much rather do that than following the generic guides...
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I did the menu unlock and it was successful for me when I was on MDL.
I'm MF3 now and because I did it before it is permanently Sim unlocked.
Region lock away v1.0 on playstore.if the playstore don't bring it up than Google search it.
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

Yeah, I found out about that one...
It's not a SIM unlock though... So there isn't a way for me to unlock it yet that I've found.

You are rather confusing to me cause the sim and region unlock are the only two things you can unlock on this phone.if you have been talking about unlocking the bootloader than your heading is correct.
" NO UNLOCK FOR S4 "
now even if your bootloader was unlocked it has nothing to do with your sim or region and the ability to use it on a network that's in the same region as your phone currently.
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

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Sorry not trying to sound confusing.
I'm trying to unlock my mf3 Galaxy s4 for t-mobile. in the US. Don't need region unlock. (unless this makes it work on tmobile in the US?)
I've trying unlocking the phone through ATT customer service, but they can't/won't.
That's all I know so far...

U mentioned something about the region.if your phone is the i337 ATT branded/model phone keep calling ATT and lie to them that you need the unlock code for your phone cause you plan on going out of the country on the coolest vacation ever and it is cheaper for you to acquire a foreign sim card and you need the code for the sim to work.
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

I factory unlock phones as kind of a side job and all AT&T servers have changed their unlocking so it's extremely hard if not impossible to get the unlock through AT&T. You can still get a manufacturer unlock but it's pricey.

Ok I'm not understanding this... So if I get Region Unlock from the google play store will it make me be able to use any SIM card inside US?
And also where can I find a manufacture unlock?
And If all else fails is there alternate options?

Click Here To Win said:
Ok I'm not understanding this... So if I get Region Unlock from the google play store will it make me be able to use any SIM card inside US?
And also where can I find a manufacture unlock?
And If all else fails is there alternate options?
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Its just a region unlock you still have to sim unlock it.
I understand now why its so hard for you to just call ATT for the unlock code cause its not your phone.there is no nifty little trick anymore . someone mentioned a way to mod the system to get the service menu back but it is work.GOOGLE/SEARCH
sent from a I337 MF3 S4

No, i tried calling att several times. They keep telling me I need to have it on contract for 6 months before I can have it unlocked. I dont have that time...
Every other way doesnt work for me...
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Thanks that what was I was wondering.... theres got to be a work around for mf3 users....
Id much rather do it through att, but because of their new rules I cant.
Im fairly new to android, accustomed to the easy ios exploiting, so thats why I asked so many things.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app

Click Here To Win said:
Thanks that what was I was wondering.... theres got to be a work around for mf3 users....
Id much rather do it through att, but because of their new rules I cant.
Im fairly new to android, accustomed to the easy ios exploiting, so thats why I asked so many things.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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I think if all else fails, you can just buy the unlock code.
I've been reading the unlock thread and it seems you can get "Unlock your Galaxy S4" by unlockunit from the play store to unlock it.
Haven't tried it personally as my phone is in the mail...but I'm hoping it is a non MF3 and easy to unlock phone.
A lot to hope for, I know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683

Never mind guy, I got it working wihth unlockunit app.... finally gave in and paid $25 for it......

Good to hear.
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galaxy s4 sgh I337 at&t unlock

Hey there, I have a samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337 locked to at&t.
I bought an unlocking code from an ebay user.
it doesn't unlock my phone, it writes: "unlock request unsuccesful". I tried to use the defreeze code and then again the network code, still nothing.
I was referred to a guide that suppose to show me the "service mode menu", by entering *#0011# . so service mode goes on when i put that number in the dial pad, but then I suppose to do 'menu key'->'back'->'menu key'->'key input'->'1', but after I do that nothing happens, the service mode menu with all the options doesn't pop up, it stays in the same page of the service mode. somewhere down on the ServiceMode page it writes "Service:Limited". what should I do?

Talk with an at&t rep or chat online and indicate that you will be traveling and want to use this phone there and they'll give u a unlock code..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

sameer1807 said:
Talk with an at&t rep or chat online and indicate that you will be traveling and want to use this phone there and they'll give u a unlock code..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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i'm pretty sure that I already have a code, and in some reason it still doesn't work.. I'll try it anyway. write now they're on holiday.
But still, does anyone here know about a way to make that cranky menu show up?

ncamaa said:
i'm pretty sure that I already have a code, and in some reason it still doesn't work.. I'll try it anyway. write now they're on holiday.
But still, does anyone here know about a way to make that cranky menu show up?
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Try *#197328640#

aLMosT!
khha4113 said:
Try *#197328640#
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it took me directly to the DEBUG SCREEN menu, but I have only 5 options instead of 6. the important option is missing. option number 6, "phone control". is there any direct way to get to that menu? or to make it show the option?

Someone... Help.. please
no Mega genius here that can solve my problem?

same boat here man, this is a new problem since not everyone has 4.3 yet. Att won't even give me the unlock code since they changed eligibility few months ago to "only off contract or fulfilled contract phones." I've read one person saying the eBay unlock code didnt work on 4.3 either. And the only success i've heard is another post here on XDA saying they unlocked 4.3 using the regionlockaway app, but they apparently Odin flashed 4.2.2, did the regionlockaway while the phone had no sound/wifi etc., then Odin flashed 4.3(locked again), then flashed 4.2.2 odin again, regionlockaway'ed, then odin'ed 4.3 again and the unlock stayed. That sounds ridiculous and is not an exact science.
So i'm done with At&t's phone slavery and switching to T-mobile on a nexus till the Xperia Z1 is out. I thought this was the future.

wtfmateim65 said:
same boat here man, this is a new problem since not everyone has 4.3 yet. Att won't even give me the unlock code since they changed eligibility few months ago to "only off contract or fulfilled contract phones." I've read one person saying the eBay unlock code didnt work on 4.3 either. And the only success i've heard is another post here on XDA saying they unlocked 4.3 using the regionlockaway app, but they apparently Odin flashed 4.2.2, did the regionlockaway while the phone had no sound/wifi etc., then Odin flashed 4.3(locked again), then flashed 4.2.2 odin again, regionlockaway'ed, then odin'ed 4.3 again and the unlock stayed. That sounds ridiculous and is not an exact science.
So i'm done with At&t's phone slavery and switching to T-mobile on a nexus till the Xperia Z1 is out. I thought this was the future.
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so what you're saying is that there's no future for these phones?

ncamaa said:
so what you're saying is that there's no future for these phones?
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Take your phone to one of the shops which do unlocking using a box. It is possible to do it.

tronac said:
unlocking using a box
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can you explain a little bit please? I am not aware of that method
how much do you think they'll take?

If you have another $20.50 go to Myhoian's website it's unlockcode247.com it'll take about a full day or over 12 hours usually but not longer than that he's never failed to unlock any of my phones.

I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
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toxicpaulution said:
I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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guys please explain, i'm a noob. what's region unlock? by the way, my phone is a GSM phone.
also, what's unlocking using a box?
and about that unlockcode247 - can they help me if I already got a code from another source?
I am not from the US and I want to use my phone outside of the USA (the phone was bought in the USA and is AT&T locked).

toxicpaulution said:
I used region unlock. Unlocked my phone, put in a T-Mobile sim and it didn't asked for a code. Bam unlocked.
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Are you on MK2?

52me52 said:
Are you on MK2?
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I don't really know what do you mean by MK2, but if you meaning my baseband version its MF3 (yes, i know it's bad)

unlock att on mk2
I am currently running MK2 and I am having the same problem as the other guy. I am sure that is what he is on as well. Any ideas on how to get this unlocked?

gsxrchick said:
I am currently running MK2 and I am having the same problem as the other guy. I am sure that is what he is on as well. Any ideas on how to get this unlocked?
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I used Cellunlocker.net and it was done in 24hrs. It did cost $29.99. Since I was on MK2 the only way to get it unlocked for free was through my carrier and they would not unlock.

LVGN said:
I used Cellunlocker.net and it was done in 24hrs. It did cost $29.99. Since I was on MK2 the only way to get it unlocked for free was through my carrier and they would not unlock.
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My carrier said I was qualified to do the unlock. How are these services? Paying that much money on a limb sounds sketchy and most endorsers seem to be part of the sketchiness. Anyone else have experience using the only sites?

Jeez...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597973
I unlocked mine using method 2. You will not have sound until you flash modem back. At least I didn't.
I337 stock, unlocked, rooted