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[Q] Phone Unlocks

Hey guys
I have a question regarding the adds you see everywhere about unlocking phones.
Im here in Ireland and it always seems to be foreign people doing it.
I go through a lot of phones and have availed of there unlocking services on many occasions.
Are these guys using some software that the got hold of? One guy just asked me for the imei number and within ten minutes he text me the network unlock code. So I know that they are not rooting and unlocking.
S4's Note 2's Htc ones and basically any kind of phone they are unlocking.
Anyone got any insight into how these are doing it?

For the samsung galaxy s series + note series there is an application on google play that can do that. It cost 1 euro.
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calinormy said:
For the samsung galaxy s series + note series there is an application on google play that can do that. It cost 1 euro.
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I didnt know that,, So it unlocks S4's and Note 2's? Does it have to be installed on the phone?
These guys are also unlocking iphones and everything..

The last time I used was when I bought S3. The app need root ( if I remeber well) but you can install after that an untouched firmware. The unlock remain forever.
The first phone I unlocked was an htc tytn 2... in service they asked me 50 euros and 2 weeks to do it...in the next weekend in 4 ours ( 3.5 FOR DOCUMENTATION ON THE NET) I was able to unlock it myself.
Usualy they own some programs and based from your imei they generate an unlock code. You just simply put another sim card in the phone and tipe the code when the phone ask for....and that's all. For the very fresh devices the waiting period for the unlock database is greater, and sometimes the codes comes from the manufacturer of the fone ( I guess) ( excluding apple of course)
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GalaxSim unlock is the app I told you about.
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calinormy said:
The last time I used was when I bought S3. The app need root ( if I remeber well) but you can install after that an untouched firmware. The unlock remain forever.
The first phone I unlocked was an htc tytn 2... in service they asked me 50 euros and 2 weeks to do it...in the next weekend in 4 ours ( 3.5 FOR DOCUMENTATION ON THE NET) I was able to unlock it myself.
Usualy they own some programs and based from your imei they generate an unlock code. You just simply put another sim card in the phone and tipe the code when the phone ask for....and that's all. For the very fresh devices the waiting period for the unlock database is greater, and sometimes the codes comes from the manufacturer of the fone ( I guess) ( excluding apple of course)
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GalaxSim unlock is the app I told you about.
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Cheers dude.. I presumed it was some sort of program that generates the code based on your imei number.
I though if anywhere is going to know what it is and how to get it then it would be here.
I would happily pay for the program as I say I go through a lot of phones and have many friends that could benefit with me having it.

I unlocked my S4 for $14.99 from cellunlocker.net and I got the code in an hour.
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[Solved] AT&T Sim Unlock

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/
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So you had a custom ROM installed when you did it?
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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?
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agent929 said:
Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
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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.

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Will they give it to me even though I'm still under contract?
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Says it wont allow it.
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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?
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No suggestions?
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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)

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No suggestions?
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You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
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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
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Febby said:
You need to pop in another carriers sim card or any older non att based sim card.
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You have to shut off your phone, insert tmobile sim, restart, entunlockrr code and voila.
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Anyone manage to carrier unlock yet?

I'll be getting a Note 3 shortly through my wife's upgrade but she is on a different network to me so I'll need to unlock the sim.
Anyone managed to unlock the UK /European version yet?
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All the threads have been going on about the region lock, not SIM lock. And most people that have the device right now, have bought it out right and it comes SIM free, so the phones aren't locked in the first place. Can't you just get the unlock code from the carrier?
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I'm aware the threads have been about region lock. Which is why I opened this thread... Cause it's related to carrier unlock..
The networks here are not too keen on giving out unlock codes until the contract is expired.. Ie phone paid for. I'm not even sure if they do it at all.
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[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

T-Mobile ONE free sim unlock test promotion

Hello I'm in search of a lucky tester that currently owns a T-Mobile branded LG G4. Specifically looking for someone with a financed/blocked phone.. If your phone is been fully paid then you do not apply.. First one to meet the requirements will his//her phone factory unlocked by using the T-mobile sim unlock app bypassing all the requirements..well thats the plan at least. thank you.

Yes please. Financing with t mobile here
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I meet the requirements. Im down

Thank you for interest.will post results after.
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I could give it a shot
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I'm your target audience right here

Same here. financed and would love unlocked

Im all in too.
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I'm your huckleberry
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same stage.......

Me me, pick me.

Hello, pick me, please.
I'm starting a topics about this.. Please pick me
For g925t

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Hello, pick me, please.
I'm starting a topics about this.. Please pick me
For g925t
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This is the g4 forums...

Thank you everyone for your interest. At this moment there's no more free unlocks. My process worked so if you're interested in unlocking yours you can PM me.

And he will start charging us. I will rather call Tmo and ask for unlock code, for free.

Can anyone post and verify it worked?

bikrame said:
And he will start charging us. I will rather call Tmo and ask for unlock code, for free.
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Yes If your phone been fully paid and been used for over 30-60 days then this is not for you. I clearly said that in the OP. This is only for people with financed, blacklisted, blocked phones etc.
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Sunderwear said:
Yes If your phone been fully paid and been used for over 30-60 days then this is not for you. I clearly said that in the OP. This is only for people with financed, blacklisted, blocked phones etc.
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Mine is being financed, Can you please unlock mine? I been pretty busy with stuff lately so I didn't get to check this. :/

inick73376 said:
Mine is being financed, Can you please unlock mine? I been pretty busy with stuff lately so I didn't get to check this. :/
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unfortunately this is not a free service. I offered one free unlock because I just needed to test it worked with the LG G4

Pick me pick me I want to give away my IMEI number to some stranger from a strange country
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