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Cheapest way to get an unlock code?

Hey guys, i tried using the free method several times with no luck. Now im looking to pay for an unlock code. Anyone here know what the cheapest option is?

Search online I paid 25 for mine nd that wss goin into a cell shop
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How long have you had your phone? I bought mine in May and I just called up AT&T and they gave me the code without any hassle. If you have had it 90 days and are not behind on bills then they have to give it to you, says so if you look at their page for doing it online. Mine said not able to but I called them.

After trying the fee method many times and it not working, you will be lucky if the code still works.

Just saw some on eBay that went for less than $10
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Easiest way is to chat with ATT international. If your account is in good standing they will send you the code. Took me 5 minutes.
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Call att. They will give you an unlock code for free. That's the cheapest way.

Tmob network unlock?

I bought a tmob n3 yesterday. Putting my Att Sim in I get a Sim unlock password request. I thought I could just pop in my Att Sim.and go..any ideas? Do I have to call tmob to get the unlock..I bought it at full price
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I think I read somewhere that t-mobile will make you keep the phone on their service for at least one billing cycle before they unlock it.
You'd better just call them and ask, the store clerks will give you an answer, or 3 answers, probably all wrong.
Please update the thread when you know for sure.
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Its a 40 day wait for unlock, not sure if you could talk some manager into bypassing it. You could try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742

shaungregg said:
Its a 40 day wait for unlock, not sure if you could talk some manager into bypassing it. You could try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471742
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That looks to work if you don't need a true unlock where you can use any sim without restricts. I had great results with cellunlocker.net. It's $25 but you never have to worry about it again.

+1 for cellunlocker.
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New possible purchase

Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Simplest and easiest way is to get an unlock code either from the network provider you are with or as you are on three network. ... They are unlocking for free. There is a thread on that. .. check it out.
You ring up three from your three sim option 3,3,2,1 (something like that) and give them your imei number and within 7 days they will send you the unlock code.
Worked for me on a vodafone locked phone
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well its a tesco mobile note 3 - and I want to use my three micro sim card
was wondering if the app 'region lock away' would do the trick?
dont want to sign up for a contract if I cant unlock it myself

Like I said you can still get it unlocked by three. I got my Vodafone locked phone unlocked by three.
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Largewoodenspoon said:
Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Dont pay, theres a free way to unlock your phone to other networks ...
its on XDA somewhere !! ( i cant remember the name of it currently, but ill update you once I remember )

surely i would need to speak to tesco mobile if its locked to their network? not three?
or am i being stupid??
really need to get this sorted asap - gotta decide in about 30 mins if i am getting this phone
i like the s4 which i have, but the note 3 looks awesome....lol

I've said it to you twice. My phone was locked top Vodafone and I have the imei to three and they gave me the unlock code which worked and now my phone is unlocked
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Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! Was there a fee involved? And did they do it right away?
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No fee and it took 4 days
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Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Largewoodenspoon said:
Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Buy the phone. ... You don't even have to open the box. ... The imei number is on the box (I would open just to make sure of everything) give the a call and if you don't get a code. ... Give the phone back or ask tesco to unlock or use one of these websites to get the code
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Largewoodenspoon said:
Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! ...
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They aren't doing it to be nice, it makes good business sense to make your phone accept a 3 sim so they can start taking money from you.
You can also get a Note3 unlocked for £7 in about 1hr on eBay

After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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Largewoodenspoon said:
After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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Yeah CPW and P4U sell unlocked handsets with their contracts as they get them in direct rather than via a carrier.

[Q] Unlock To Any Network

Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:

killalot said:
Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:
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eBay item number:131171543148 £14.84 i used him took 2 days there is no free solution mate

stinkypoo said:
eBay item number:131171543148 £14.84 i used him took 2 days there is no free solution mate
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How much did he charge you mate

killalot said:
How much did he charge you mate
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as stated £14.84

stinkypoo said:
as stated £14.84
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I realised after i replied thanks :good:

killalot said:
Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:
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I used worldgsmarena.com
Charged me about 14 euros I think
Used this for LG g2 but I looked and z2 was on there
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Can't you just phone up Vodafone and request the phone to be unlocked?
I did this 2 years ago when I received my HTC One X from O2, they sent me the unlock instructions and codes all free of charge (and this was the day after I received my phone).

Yes, if you ring them and ask for it to be unlocked they will do it free, payg is normally charged but in contract providers unlock for free. O2 even have a website to request the simlock removal.
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corallus said:
Yes, if you ring them and ask for it to be unlocked they will do it free, payg is normally charged but in contract providers unlock for free. O2 even have a website to request the simlock removal.
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Not all network providers unlock for free Ee doesn't and pretty sure Vodafone and three don't
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Ask nicely and voda will. I told them I used same handset for work and home but different sims
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Vodafone do not unlock for free unless you are out of contract within contract it's £20 ,three unlock for free as do O2 but the rest charge

Cyber Monday: $140 off

Who got invite for promo codes?; I got 2.
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markwebb said:
Who got their promo codes?; I got 2.
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I signed up right at 12:00pm and still nothing
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markwebb said:
Who got their promo codes?; I got 2.
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I got mine; but am dismayed at having to wait for the "actual promo code" still! Motorola wants to delay the purchase I guess. How did you get two? Did you have an assume name too like book authors?

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markwebb said:
Who got their promo codes?; I got 2.
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I signed up right at 12:00pm and still nothing
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I registered for two codes (2 email addresses) at 1120CST and 1140CST and am awaiting the email confirmation
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markwebb said:
Who got their promo codes?; I got 2.
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Have you received confirmation emails, or actual codes?

I received the conformation email and it says I'll have my actual code by midnight.

Same here. Got the email but no code until tonight

I registered my email address and my wife's. We both got the confirmation emails, but no codes yet. I'm not too worried since I'm using one of the codes to get the discount retroactively on my X. The other code is just in case my wife decides she wants a new phone.

I got a discount code but I am on Verizon and I just don't know what to do b/c I need an unlocked bootloader.
Does anyone know if the Pure Edition has the CDMA radios in it and they are just disabled or does the Pure Edition lack the CDMA radios?
What about the guy in China who sold the bootloader unlock codes for the Moto X 2013? Has anyone contacted him about codes for the Moto X 2014?

JulesJam said:
I got a discount code but I am on Verizon and I just don't know what to do b/c I need an unlocked bootloader.
Does anyone know if the Pure Edition has the CDMA radios in it and they are just disabled or does the Pure Edition lack the CDMA radios?
What about the guy in China who sold the bootloader unlock codes for the Moto X 2013? Has anyone contacted him about codes for the Moto X 2014?
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See the other thread where you posted the same questions...for answers.

They're gone!!!!

the discount code system is probably the smarter way to do this so that they know how many users to expect and plan server load accordingly. we don't want another nexus 6 fiasco.

If anyone managed to get a spare promo code for the UK deal then I'd be eternally grateful to receive it PM me if you are feeling charitable.
Cheers!

Wow they are gone already.. Good thing I got mine in at 11:01...still no code tho

Sign up at 12:00PM ET, received code at 12:52pm

Just got actual code: two to go.
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What email address does the actual code come from?

l_stevens said:
They're gone!!!!
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So only 15 minutes worth?

JulesJam said:
So only 15 minutes worth?
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No, a little more than an hour.

l_stevens said:
What email address does the actual code come from?
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[email protected]
I just got mine about 15 minutes ago.