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Hello all. I got a TMobile Wing from US (I'm from South America), but it's SIM Unlocked.
Anyone knows where can I get a "unlock code key generator" where I can input my IMEI and it gives me my SIM Unlock Code!???
I'm not willing to pay U$ 35!!!!!!!!!, because the phone already cost me a fortune here.
After reading the WIKI, I saw that at this point there's no way (except paying to some obscure website) to unlock the wing.
My points are:
1) How hard can It be to unlock it, because:
1) the website can do that, and I'm pretty sure they're not using the official way.
2) I only need SIM unlock. When I use my SIM card, it asks for an unlock code. I'm assuming that the unlock code is a function of my IMEI number.
If there are code generators for other HTC models, how different the algorithm can be? And, of course, the guys from that website most probably have broke it.
3) I used to crack 68k code long time ago on my Commodore Amiga. Is there any emulator or something? A debugger like softice? Who's working on the unlock code generator? Can I help?
I've been going thru the herald forums for months now, and I have yet to hear of anyone being able to bypass SIM lock on the herald ...
I'm sure if you could figure out how to unlock, it would be much appreciated by the whole community.
i second that.... hope you find a way man... because ive been itching to get my wing working... 35 dollars for a code? that would be too much... some say they can get it from t-mobile for free, you just have to contact them... the problem with our situation (yes i bought mine from ebay also), we do not have a contract with them. i tried it already and they were not willing to help unless i am the subscriber myself asking for the unlocking. i tried contacting the person i bought my phone from but i got no answer.
duprade said:
I've been going thru the herald forums for months now, and I have yet to hear of anyone being able to bypass SIM lock on the herald ...
I'm sure if you could figure out how to unlock, it would be much appreciated by the whole community.
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I was Olipro's tester for his hard-spl, and after it was done, my O2 terra was sim unlocked.
I have no idea how it happened, though
I just purchased a tmobile wing off ebay, that the seller claimed was "unlocked" so I could use it with cingular's network. Well I recieved the phone today and it was NOT unlocked. So to cut to the chase, can someone link me up, or tell me how to unlock it? Iam not a tmobile customer, so that is not an option, I've tried google searching for over 3 hours, every site wants money, and Ive even read about some of them not working, any help is appreciated.
The phone is probably CID unlocked, NOT SIM unlocked. A CID unlock means that you can install third party firmware.
I haven't tried unlocking my phone, so unfortunately, I can't help you there. The only thing I can think of is to call the guy you bought it from and ask him to call tmobile and get the unlock code. Sorry.
Just a thought but you can try this. If it doesn't work you have the disk to reload the phone. follow the directions to flash your wing to wm6.1. insert your cingular sim before you start the load. When it flashes and looks for a provider, should auto configure for cingular. Just a thought. Not sure if it will work.
Unlocked mine via http://www.imei-check.co.uk/heraldunlock.php
26 euro but works 100%
i would talk to the seller and possibly leave negative feedback if he isn't helpful.
you bought the phone because it was unlocked, if it truly is than he should make sure it works for you.
Hello,
Does anybody know a way i can unlock my Defy its currently locked on the T-Mobile UK network, I have tried searching the internet but i can't find anything please help.
Thanks
Chris
I'm also looking for a carrier unlock. Mine is US T-Mobile. Anyone know of a reliable place for unlock codes?
philmillman said:
I'm also looking for a carrier unlock. Mine is US T-Mobile. Anyone know of a reliable place for unlock codes?
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For Tmo (USA at least)
they will give it to you. You just have to call in and ask. May need to be a customer for a little while, but only if you are on postpaid. If you paid full price you can request unlock code right away.
Unlock Motorola Defy
Hello everybrody;
Any news about the unlock codes?
Thanks in advanced.Regards.
i got an HD2 on line and Nuron on prepaid, called tmobile 2 for each phone and less than 24hrs on each occasion i got the unlock code from them
For Tmobile USA
I got mine. It is free, just call Tmo and ask for the unlock code, tell them you are going to another country for vacations.
I payed full price, if you got the phone with a contract you might have to wait some time to get the unlock code from Tmo as they told me there are certain rules if you buy the phone with discount (aka 2yr contract).
I like Tmobile
T-Mobile Sim Unlock Request
Sim Unlock Reference: 1231232
IMEI: ##################
Unlock Code: ***************
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. Below you will see the Instructions for unlocking your Motorola device.
1. Place a non-T Mobile SIM card into the handset and turn the handset on.
2. The handset display should read "SIM network unlock PIN"
3. Tap the box below the message
4. Enter the unlock code and Tap "Unlock"
Note: Device should display "Network unlock successful".
If you receive an error message while performing the instructions do not make any further attempts to unlock the handset. Please be aware that if an excessive amount of incorrect attempts are made, the phone will be permanently locked. You will need to verify the IMEI by pressing *#06# and contact Customer Service for support.
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Actually, if you've been a customer for a few years they will give it to you contract price or not. I've never had an issue. However with wifi calling (and the fact that I really need my regular number for my work) I'm less motivated.
Hello everyone!
I am not from US and I bought Defy from a person who got it on Oprah show. Waiting for this phone to arrive soon. It should be locked and I want to unlock it. I will receive copy of Oprah letter enclosed with phone. Something about 3 month of free T-Mobile service and pre-activated sim card.
Now the question. Will I get unlock from T-Mobile if I contact them? Will letter help?
pogo stick said:
Hello everyone!
I am not from US and I bought Defy from a person who got it on Oprah show. Waiting for this phone to arrive soon. It should be locked and I want to unlock it. I will receive copy of Oprah letter enclosed with phone. Something about 3 month of free T-Mobile service and pre-activated sim card.
Now the question. Will I get unlock from T-Mobile if I contact them? Will letter help?
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http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm51885.xml
SIM Unlock Code
For information on the SIM Unlock Code, refer to the following:
If you purchased a wireless phone from T-Mobile, your phone has been programmed with a SIM lock which will prevent the phone from operating with other compatible wireless telephone carrier’s services. If you wish to use the phone with the service of another wireless telephone carrier, you must enter a numeric SIM Unlock Code to unlock the phone.
For customers with a T-Mobile Postpaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 40 days of active service with T-Mobile.
For customers with a T-Mobile Prepaid Plan, T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible customers, provided the requesting customer has a minimum of 60 days of active service with T-Mobile and either a Prepaid Plan account balance of at least $10.00 or a prior refill within the last 30 days.
T-Mobile will provide the SIM Unlock Code upon request to eligible former customers, provided that T-Mobile has such code or can obtain it from the manufacturer.
You may request the SIM Unlock Code for your phone, together with instructions for entering the code, by calling T-Mobile customer care at 1-800-937-8997
customer support will also tell you Tmobile requires the phone be ACTIVE/USED on Tmo US for atleast 14 days since they can detect phones that use their networks
I got a TMobile (US) DEFY as a gift (I believe it is an Oprah show giveaway) and have been having a very hard time trying to unlock the phone. even the code that TMobile provided was wrong.
Attempts:
1 - TMobile - they said they did not have it in their database and contacted motorola. The code they sent was 8 digits and did not work.
2 - Unlockitnow-com - Paid $20 - Sent me 3 codes and all three did not work (I did a motorola database "not found" lookup) -> I made a youtube video of the code not working to get a refund and they said they are mailing me a sim unlock kit.
3 - Private Unlocker in Toronto - Paid $35 - Sent me 1 code and it was the same as one of the codes from unlockitnow-com so I did not try it as I knew it failed previously -> he then contacted motorola who advised him that the phone may possibly have a network lock and not a simlock so it would require 2 codes?? both 16-digit subsidy codes as the phones sent to Oprah were never sent to TMobile to remove the subsidy codes and insert TMobile 8digit calculated codes.
Debating trying to apply for a subsidy code from GSM liberty -> gsmliberty-net/shop/16-digit-motorola-subsidy-code-p-3213.html
Anyone else with a DEFY from the Oprah Show manage to unlock it? please help! PM or reply!! thanks in advance
got the same problemo here.. my uncle bought a motorola defy from the oprah show, then call t-mobile for unlock code..
t-mobile always sent the same code (just 8 digits) & it doesn't work.. they said that he has to call directly to motorola because he doesn't get the phone directly from tmobile (what the heck?? it's a tmobile phone for crying out loud..!!)
now he is trying swiftunlock from ebay.. haven't got the code yet..
hope it will work..
same thing here...
ru1dev said:
I got a TMobile (US) DEFY as a gift (I believe it is an Oprah show giveaway) and have been having a very hard time trying to unlock the phone. even the code that TMobile provided was wrong.
Attempts:
1 - TMobile - they said they did not have it in their database and contacted motorola. The code they sent was 8 digits and did not work.
2 - Unlockitnow-com - Paid $20 - Sent me 3 codes and all three did not work (I did a motorola database "not found" lookup) -> I made a youtube video of the code not working to get a refund and they said they are mailing me a sim unlock kit.
3 - Private Unlocker in Toronto - Paid $35 - Sent me 1 code and it was the same as one of the codes from unlockitnow-com so I did not try it as I knew it failed previously -> he then contacted motorola who advised him that the phone may possibly have a network lock and not a simlock so it would require 2 codes?? both 16-digit subsidy codes as the phones sent to Oprah were never sent to TMobile to remove the subsidy codes and insert TMobile 8digit calculated codes.
Debating trying to apply for a subsidy code from GSM liberty -> gsmliberty-net/shop/16-digit-motorola-subsidy-code-p-3213.html
Anyone else with a DEFY from the Oprah Show manage to unlock it? please help! PM or reply!! thanks in advance
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I have the same problem with this oprah defy phone. I bought it for my husband for christmas (Im a Tilt2 .. and sticking with it..LOL)
You got much further than I did with T-Mobile, after being "disconnected" twice, I called back a third time only to have possibly the rudest tmobile rep on the planet tell me that there is no way they can know whether or not I stole the phone! and so it is impossible for them to give me a code. She then said that because it was a prepaid oprah phone that it could not be unlocked.
I gave up on T-Mobile and bought a code from unlock to talk and they sent me 2, both of which didnt work...(currently shooting my refund video as we speak...LOL...but they didnt sound too eager to give me my money back either way).
If anyone finds a reputable place that can unlock this expensive paper weight, please please post!....
help!!!
QSMR
Interested in this as well since the code that T-Mobile provided didn't work...
Beach_Head said:
Interested in this as well since the code that T-Mobile provided didn't work...
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Well, this dude claims he is (or was) selling an unlocked Oprah Defy, maybe he can tell you how he did it. Or, maybe he really didn't?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...Won-On-Oprah-Show-4GB-Card-W0QQAdIdZ250984506
gsmliberty
I decided to bite the bullet and risk losing more money on yet another unlock code....
Im trying gsmliberty too, since they have the 16 digit subsidy codes that this phone seems to need...
I have a ticket open with them at the moment 'cause they dont actually list the defy as a supported model, I already paid so we'll see...I really hope they can help me (its for my husband who is a US Marine)...I think it will also be the ultimate test for the ruggedness of this phone...LOL
I'll let you know what happens with gsmliberty...
QSMR
scrannel said:
Well, this dude claims he is (or was) selling an unlocked Oprah Defy, maybe he can tell you how he did it. Or, maybe he really didn't?
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I also emailed this guy ..LOL....we'll see if he answers....
Gsm liberty 16 digit worked!
gsm liberty
really, thats great....can you tell me how exactly you ordered on that site? I put in my order, on thego the email to choose my phone model and wasnt listed. So I asked them what to put in the dropdown list and they keep putting trouble tickets in and then resending the same dropdown request.
Im so frustrated, but I feel better now that you said you got a working code from them...how did you order?
thanks!!!
supposed to be....
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really, thats great....can you tell me how exactly you ordered on that site? I put in my order, on thego the email to choose my phone model and wasnt listed. So I asked them what to put in the dropdown list and they keep putting trouble tickets in and then resending the same dropdown request.
Im so frustrated, but I feel better now that you said you got a working code from them...how did you order?
thanks!!!
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that was supposed to say... then got the email ...lol... spaz typing...lol
I know thay have a couple different pages, for carrier and for model etc. I was afraid to choose "all T-Mobile" because that hasnt worked for me with anyone else....
Any updates on this?
Hi Members,
I have rooted my Flipside using 'SuperOneClick' and am struggling for unlocking the phone. Tried getting code from at&t but no luck. pls help me to unlock the phone.
Thanks aton in advance
do anyone know how to unlock flipside by software?
Unlocking flipside by software
Has anybody figured out how to unlock moto flipside ... none of the codes work. Help guys !!!
hi... I've been trying to get my flipside mb508 unlocked... but no luck yet... I've tried many ebay vendors and other websites... all of them say that the code was not found. Somebody please find a way to unlock it by software
I have mine unlocked since I live in Canada and had no issues unlocking it.
here is the guy on ebay I purchased my unlock code from
http://myworld.ebay.ca/ageo111/&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754
yes call att and demand they give you the unlock code ive gotten unlock cokes for my last 4 phones directly from att free of charge all you need to do is ask and give them the ime number and request instructions for entering it.
unlocking via codes is the safe way to unlock your mobile..
Ok so I signed up on this forum just to post this solution:
If you feel like dealing with ATT: you can call them and request a network unlock (its FREE) but DON'T under any circumstance tell them you have an att account! If you tell them that, they will make you jump through hoops to unlock your phone. If you bought multiple phones, just call one person, unlock one phone, and call back to get a different person to unlock the other phone. Don't call one person and tell them you have two phones, because then they will ask you for both IEMI #'s from you, write them down in your notes, so when you call back you won't beable to receive the unlock code (they say only one unlock code is free per person). So if you have multiple phones, call them to unlock one phone, hang up, call back unlock the next phone.
If you don't like dealing with ATT:
I bought two of these phones(mb508) spent $17.99 each and unlocked them both from gsmliberty.com. It was a link some dude was advertising in the forums, I clicked it, it went straight to my phone (it had a picture of it) and I called the 1-800 number to see if I could actually talk to a human being, and I could, so I tried it and it actually worked for both of them. It was a network unlock for T-mobile.
and no I have no ties with gsmliberty, just letting everyone else know whose bought the same phones.
I have purchased a sim locked Galaxy S8. It was originally bought from A1 Austria and i want to use it with 3 Austria. I have ordered an unlock code from sim-unlock.net but they cant unlock that phone. They messaged me that they dont found a code! I also tried it in two local repair shops but they also didnt managed it to get a unlock code for me! Can someone maybe from austria help me how to unlock my phone! I hope to get a answer soon and sorry for my bad english!
Its possible the server there using is given trouble! This basically just means that your phone should still be able to be unlocked but the server they are using is unable to do so at present! I work in a repair shop and the server we use for unlocks is actually rejecting alot of them lately.... particularly Iphones and Samsung! LG, HTC etc are all fine for some reason! Might just be a case of resubmitting the unlock in a few days for it to come back unlocked successfully!
Is it possible to check my imei in your repair shop?
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Is it possible to check my imei in your repair shop?
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Not really. The only way to check would be to d
submit the unlock and it would be expensive from my end. Much cheaper for you to get it done locally. Some network providers will give you the unlock. Have you contacted ur network provider?
In my local repair shop they wasnt able to unlock it. I also contacted A1 austria (the provider the phone is locked to) and they would charge 150€ for unlocking the phone.