Helping a friend who got an italian locked S5,
Do I have to pay for unlocking service,
can I install a new rom and will this unlock it, if so which one is the best
, Thx
There are dozens and dozens of threads about unlocking, so I guess you didn't do any type of search or read any existing threads before posting.
There are no free unlocks unless your can talk your carrier into giving you your SIM unlock code. Otherwise you need to pay a third party vendor to provide a SIM unlock code for you.
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I've read the Wiki, honest, it possible I've just missed this one little tidbit. I am getting a T-Mo Wing today. It has to be CID unlocked to be able to flash other roms, correct? To do that I have to go through one of the unlocking services online, correct? Thanks for answering my n00b question.
From my understanding, it is necessary to CID unlock the Wing for some of the ROMs.
I flashed this ROM with no problems on my Wing :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329456
But I've heard before that the device must be CID unlocked in order for one to install 3rd party Roms on it... but I'm not all entirely sure, since I don't have that much experience since I've only had my Wing for about a month.
I flashed three roms without unlocking. However I called T mo yesterday and requested that my phone be CID unlocked. They asked me a couple of questions and told me HTC would send me the info to unlock my phone. Said it would take 24 to 48 hours!
hawk915402 said:
I flashed three roms without unlocking. However I called T mo yesterday and requested that my phone be CID unlocked. They asked me a couple of questions and told me HTC would send me the info to unlock my phone. Said it would take 24 to 48 hours!
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CID unlock or SIM unlock?
SIM unlock - ability to use it on different networks (ATT, VERIZON....)
CID unlock - ability to install non T-mobile ROMs on it.
Typically, SIM unlocking takes 2 days, and all you have to do is give them the IMEI number and then they email you some code within 2 days.
they'll SIM unlock with no questions asked ... but CID unlocking would technically void your warranty...
Are you sure they are CID unlocking your phone? not SIM unlocking?
Yeah your right, its a sim unlock. I dont think I want to CID unlock at this point...it voids the warranty. There are plenty of Roms you can flash without CID unlocking.
no need CID unlock , nor SIM unlock for Wing.
it is not MDA!
I have by quirky ways rooted a brand new unlocked G1, installed hardSPL, the recovery.img from the big unlock thread, and JF 1.51 (adp version).
But for some reason my phone is still simlocked to t-mobile, and I can't undestand why. It asks for "SIM network unlock PIN". In theDudes ROM I couldn't even get past this screen, in JF I can dismiss it. But still not use my norwegian SIM card. Wy? I can't think where this SIM lock is placed, and couldn't imagine it would still be there after installing ADP firmware... Is this something built in the GSM-hardwares firmware?
rooting your phone and sim unlocking it are 2 different things. You need to talk to T-mobile about an unlock code (it's free)
Argh, I really thought custom ROM would take care of it. With full root access to the system, is there no way to fix this? Should be. 8P
Can i send T-mobile a mail with IMEI and ask for unlock code? I have my doubts... Bought it from ebay, so I have no receipt or anything.
I doubt T-mobile would do it being that it was bought from ebay (but I can't be sure) There might be someone here that may know how to get it unlocked for you that or jsut try searching for unlocking g1 (might come up with something)
Please post in the General for this has nbearing on development of the G1
Thanks
moved to general
Mikey1022 said:
Please post in the General for this has nbearing on development of the G1
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Sorry, was lurking around in development, didn't consider posting it elsewhere.
cidica: google only reveals payment options, not so interested in that. Google also results in several sites and guides, claiming rooting and flashing custom ROMs will allow use of any simcard. But alas, apparently not. Still wondering if it is something I have done wrong. Why shouldn't a custom ROM solve this problem?
Hey,
I have recently Got a HTC HD2 Wich is Locked to Tmobile,
Along time ago i was here with some XDA's and over the years have done alot of phone unlocks,
But i have NO idea how to unlock his phone, Im guessing i need to flash the firmware and so on, and Update a Rom.
But i really need your help. Can somebody tell me how this is possible without paying for an Unlock Code.
have to buy a code or get one from your carrier using IMEI number...no other way...use the search function...many threads on this already...
I forot to say, I need it Unlocking to o2, But have no way to get an unlock code . Please help me.
there is no free unlock. youmust buy one. plenty of websites, or on ebay, selling unlock codes.
maybe if he asks a third time, we'll give him the magic unlock code!!!
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unlockcode,UNlockcode,UNLOCKCODE
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Sorry if this is in the wrong section folks (Please move if necessceary(
Had a fallout with my mobile provider (EE UK) so more or less basically my phone well my sim card with them is dead. I've signed up to Three Mobile (Forgive my terrible spelling) I have no idea if the phone is locked to EE though and no way of checking it currently (I'm going to flash it with a Three mobile firmware soon) even if it is locked which I fear it might be is it possible for the phone to be unlocked?
Already it's not started well. Tried to flash the 3 mobile firmware via odin and the thing failed! Help
can you let me know if you manage to get it unlocked im with ee and there customer service is rubbish,,,
This I have NO idea if this will work I can't verify just now but apparently this is a code to unlock S5'S:
http://autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-unlock-code-leak-came-from-the-inside/1006249/
I need to get my phone up and running a bit first I will let you know of course if I get anywhere
There are no free SIM unlocking methods available. In particular the method in the post above will not work on any S5. You can pay an unlocking vendor $10 - $40 to unlock your S5. And a few carriers may give you an unlock code if you have been a customer for a minimum time period and have an account in good standing.
It's good practice to do a search before posting a question. Most questions have already been asked and answered and there is a wealth of information in existing threads. Anyone who had tried searching for this question would already have their answer as there are dozens, if not hundreds of existing threads about this.
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This I have NO idea if this will work I can't verify just now but apparently this is a code to unlock S5'S:
http://autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-unlock-code-leak-came-from-the-inside/1006249/
I need to get my phone up and running a bit first I will let you know of course if I get anywhere
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does it work?
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does it work?
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No. I tried and nope nothing
Hi all,
hopefully i'm posting in the right place.
I got an LG stylo 3 that have a sim lock only for T-mobile(USA). i want to unlock him to use the carrier in my country.
i already spoke with Tmobile and they told my if i want to unlock the phone i have to work with them for one year ( and i dont want it)
i read some guide on the internet and they sell an activation codes. the problem that i don't have any place to enter the code ( in there giud they say that i should get an activation message when im insert a new SIM card - and i don't get any message)
there is a way to unlock the phone? maybe installing new ROM?
thank you for your help
I don't know if this is relevant anymore to you but i just did this yesterday. AFAIK, there's no way to network unlock this via software. You'll have to go to any store that do Network unlocking, it costed me 30US$ here in MIami