I have unlocked my galaxy s4 (SPH-L720) to use locally but my device will show phone numbers as if they were phone numbers from outside of the US. So i can't call someone back unless i save the number and add a +1 in front of it (usually the number will show as (123) 456-789 but i have to save it as +1123456789). So what I'm asking is there any way to fix this? And if i switch to a different rom will i keep the domestic unlock or do i have to unlock it again? At the moment I'm using H20 which uses AT&T networks. Any suggestions?
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Hi! I bought my Imagio from verizon I unlocked it, but it doesn't recieve any GSM signal, the settings are on GSM/UMTS anyone has an idea how to resolve a problem... By the way is anyway to cook this?
I need to unlock my phone before I travel in a few days, how did you unlock your phone?
akomecr said:
Hi! I bought my Imagio from verizon I unlocked it, but it doesn't recieve any GSM signal, the settings are on GSM/UMTS anyone has an idea how to resolve a problem... By the way is anyway to cook this?
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Do you have a working SIM card from AT&T or T-Mobile in the SIM slot?
bastukee said:
I need to unlock my phone before I travel in a few days, how did you unlock your phone?
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Call VZW and ask.
On ebay it's a ton of services about whitestone unlock, and my problem was an issue on the operating band of GSM for example in the USA you must use 950/1900 on other countries like Costa Rica you need 1800, thanks to all for your help
You should be able to contact VZW and have them unlock it so you can use whatever carrier SIM you have for the country/area you are in. The stock SIM is Vodaphone and I think will only work where Vodaphone service exists. Otherwise make sure the phone is in Global and not CDMA only. Go to the Settings Tab, click Menu then select Phone Network Mode select Network tab.
I called verizon and they gave me codes to unlock both my phones. I slapped an ATT sim into my imagio and it was working on the ATT network, no problem at all.
Hi, where do you enter the sim unlock code on Imagio?
Thanks.
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I called verizon and they gave me codes to unlock both my phones. I slapped an ATT sim into my imagio and it was working on the ATT network, no problem at all.
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I just got off the phone with Verizon in regard to this.
Below is what I found. The Global Verizon Rep will be happier if you enter the code while you are on the phone with them; they want to verify that it works. It actually took about 10 minutes.
Here is what I found: http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/htc-imagio/138569-how-unlock-verizon-imagio-sim-card.html
If you are going to be traveling abroad or simply want your Imagio to be unlocked its very easy to do and should only take about 3-5 minutes on the phone with Verizon.
Call 1(800)-711-8300 from a different phone, enter your Verizon phone number, then select option 2.
Tell them that you will be traveling abroad and plan to just buy a pre-paid SIM card when you get there, and that you simply need the unlock code for your phone. They will check your account standings, and then give you an 8 digit code.
You need to enter the code in the security section of your phone.
With TF3D...
Start>Settings> All Settings> Personal> Security
Without TF3D Enabled...
Start> Settings> Personal> Security
One you do this, soft reset your phone and you are all done. I can take my work phones SIM card (AT&T), put it in my Imagio, and use my Imagio for work now. I did not test the data yet because I do not have data on my AT&T plan. Although if anyone does this and wants to check it, keep in mind you will have to change the number for the data line. both Sprint and Verizon use #777. I am not sure what AT&T or TMobile use.
I have an Imagio from VERIZON.
I had unlocked the GSM network, Should I Unlock the CDMA network as well if I want to use the CDMA Net work?
or I jus need 1 unlock code for both GSM and CDMA?
So, I will have 2 no. in 1 phone one is injected, and another one is using sim card.
I wish to sell my g1 to my friend who has AT&T, sorry in advance if there is a thread on this I could not find any, So how could i get AT&T to work on a g1?
First, you have to have the G1 unlocked. TMO will do this for free if your account has been in good standing and you've owned your G1 for over 90 days. After that, your friend has to get an ATT sim to throw in (or theres a backward way using a different APN list). However, keep in mind that your friend WILL NOT be able to use 3G on ATT with the G1 ever. The G1 is hard coded to only function on TMO's 3G bands and it cant be changed.
1. Get Imei Code, It is behind the battery, you can go to photo status to find it, or you can dial *306#
2. Call TMobile requesting unlock code, provide them the IMEI code, and within 24 hours you will recieve it.
3. Insert ATT sim, A Sim unlock menu will pop up, type in the sim unlock code.
4. ???
5. Profit!
This indeed works well. Keep in mind the G1 cannot connect to 3G.
Thanks guys
I am trying to see if I can use my limited skills to fix the no data problem I am having. I unlocked my motorola Atrix and I put in a local SIM (Softbank). I get voice/text fine, not data though, even with correct APNs (verified APNs with another phone).
So what I am looking for is to get a list of people who have unlocked their phones and use them on different carriers. I would like to know this information:
Did you activate the phone with AT&T SIM?
Did you activate the phone in the US?
What country are you using your phone in?
What is the MCC of your carrier (in APN)?
Were the APNs preloaded or not?
Are you able to get data to work? Voice?
I think that is all I need.....like I said I am not a developer and it may not be useful at all but I want to try.
Not received it yet but as soon as I do I'll post the requested info.
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how would i unlock the atrix.
i have and atrix that i use in the US, but i work in angola africa...how would i unlock the phone to use a local gsm sim card..in not worried about data but would like to use the phone while im out of the US..
CellUnlock.net does it, $40 but there are codes on XDA (I forgot were) that give you 50% off
I am attempting to factory unlock a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 originally on the T-mobile network and place a Verizon sim card into the phone.
I have done hours of research to find that I have a few options.
1. I need to purchase an unlock code from a website (that hopefully won't scam me)
2. Contact the carrier to see if they will give me an unlock code
3. Use the service menu on the phone to mess with some "Network Lock" settings
I have spoken with a friend of mine who said that even if I pursue any of these options, the phone will still not function because I am trying to go from a GSM network to a CDMA network. He said the data will function but the phone calls will not come in.
I am in desperate need of some help if anyone can respond. Thanks.
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I am attempting to factory unlock a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 originally on the T-mobile network and place a Verizon sim card into the phone.
I have done hours of research to find that I have a few options.
1. I need to purchase an unlock code from a website (that hopefully won't scam me)
2. Contact the carrier to see if they will give me an unlock code
3. Use the service menu on the phone to mess with some "Network Lock" settings
I have spoken with a friend of mine who said that even if I pursue any of these options, the phone will still not function because I am trying to go from a GSM network to a CDMA network. He said the data will function but the phone calls will not come in.
I am in desperate need of some help if anyone can respond. Thanks.
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AFAIK the t-mobile version only comes unlocked. It should be just a matter of turning on the radios for the verizon bands you want to be able to use and putting in a verizon sim card.
Hey guys I'm not entirely sure if this is the right section to post this but any help would be appreciated. I have a galaxy s5 that my buddy sold me and i want to unlock it, but i called for an unlock code from us cellular, and they said i have to come to a corporate store to have them connect it to their software . I don't want to do this because it's 5 hours there one way. I don't have that much time seeing as how i work 60 hours a week .... is there anything you guys know of that i can do? :/ Any help would be appreciated! If you can try to keep it easy to*understand?
Im in the same situation. I have a US Cellular Galaxy S5 that i purchased online to unlock but i havent found an unlocking website or its only for international GSM unlock. I want a domestic unlock and I live in the middle of Arizona with no US Cellular stores.
Most unlock codes don't work on CDMA-locked devices/carriers (Verizon, US Cellular, Sprint) due to how differently CDMA phones ID themselves on a network - the SIM card is essentially only used for LTE, so a SIM unlock is useless. I haven't been able to find much hard information on it, but the process (as I understand it, someone else please correct me if wrong) involves the carrier a phone is locked to unlocking the phone, removing any codes which that carrier uses to ID the phone on the network, and handing it off to you. Think of it as a reverse provisioning.
For that reason, you're pretty much got to take the phone in. USCC doesn't want you to jump on the unlock fad and accidentally hose your phone for use on their network should you just be experimenting, so actually going in and talking to them provides a nice chance to make sure you know what you're doing and want to go through with it. I also don't think they've got the auto-unlock infrastracture in place (as opposed to auto provision).
Also, keep in mind - the CDMA S5s don't use full frequency bands like the GSM ones do. This will show you which ones the USCC one uses - http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_cdma-6338.php - look for G900R4. You should be ok on AT&T/Cricket or T-Mobile but it looks like you'd be pretty well hosed on another CDMA carrier.