Hi all,
I got a HTC Ozone from Verizon. I know this phone supports CDMA/GSM networks. My phone is working on a CDMA network but it also comes a SIM card.
I have the following 2 questions:
If I remove that SIM card the phone still works on the CDMA network.
1. Does anybody know what is that SIM card for?
I have also tried to remove that SIM card and insert a SIM card that I have from AT&T. The phone just says that the card is invalid but it doesn't ask me for any unlocking code.
2. How do I enter the unlocking code on this phone?
Thanks a lot and sorry if this has already been asked but I haven't been able to find anything.
staryon said:
Hi all,
I got a HTC Ozone from Verizon. I know this phone supports CDMA/GSM networks. My phone is working on a CDMA network but it also comes a SIM card.
I have the following 2 questions:
If I remove that SIM card the phone still works on the CDMA network.
1. Does anybody know what is that SIM card for?
I have also tried to remove that SIM card and insert a SIM card that I have from AT&T. The phone just says that the card is invalid but it doesn't ask me for any unlocking code.
2. How do I enter the unlocking code on this phone?
Thanks a lot and sorry if this has already been asked but I haven't been able to find anything.
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To answer your questions -
(1) The Pre-installed sim card is a VZW sim that allows you to use the phone internationally on GSM networks. You would pay international rates to VZW for that.
(2) Go here to learn how to unlock your Ozone for FREE!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537756
I did this and am able to use a t-mobile sim and At&t sim in the phone. You just have to make sure to have the phone in GSM network mode.
HTC-OH_SNAP said:
To answer your questions -
(1) The Pre-installed sim card is a VZW sim that allows you to use the phone internationally on GSM networks. You would pay international rates to VZW for that.
(2) Go here to learn how to unlock your Ozone for FREE!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537756
I did this and am able to use a t-mobile sim and At&t sim in the phone. You just have to make sure to have the phone in GSM network mode.
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Thanks a lot! Everything is clear now.
Regards
hey guys,
I got the unlock code from Verizon (actually my company got it for me because I'm not the owner of the account) However, I don't know how to enter it.
If I insert a different SIM card (e.g. AT&T) it just says that the SIM card is invalid, and it doesn't give me the option to enter the unlock code like with other phones. I also tried to change the network to GSM.
Any ideas how I can do that?
Thanks
ok, I think I found it. Unfortunately they got an invalid code so they have to go through the whole process again
One slight problem for some of us, like me:
I'm about to purchase Ozone off-contract from VZ. VZ rep told me I'd have to put it on an account for 6 months in good standing to even get a consideration to be unlocked.
$350 for this? This is frickin' anti-competitive bull****, I'd be paying full price un-subsidized for the phone, I deserve an unlock.
labsONE said:
One slight problem for some of us, like me:
I'm about to purchase Ozone off-contract from VZ. VZ rep told me I'd have to put it on an account for 6 months in good standing to even get a consideration to be unlocked.
$350 for this? This is frickin' anti-competitive bull****, I'd be paying full price un-subsidized for the phone, I deserve an unlock.
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I found mine already unlocked off eBay for about $290. It was an auction so obviously I can't claim you would pay the same, but it is an option if you don't want to submit to their rules.
as far as how long u have to be under contract... i was told by global support you have to have been a customer to 90 days prior to the unlocking and in good standing.
I upgraded a different line to get the ozone... put it on my primary account that same day and had it unlocked five minutes later. I think u talked to the wrong rep.
HTC-OH_SNAP said:
as far as how long u have to be under contract... i was told by global support you have to have been a customer to 90 days prior to the unlocking and in good standing.
I upgraded a different line to get the ozone... put it on my primary account that same day and had it unlocked five minutes later. I think u talked to the wrong rep.
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Wrong rep? I was at a corporate Verizon store where their Small Business Specialist told me that.
Yep... wrong rep... Global support is different then Small Business Reps.
How many times has one rep told you something that was contradicted by another rep?
I was simply telling you what I was told right before they unlocked my sim.
As a matter of fact, I just bought a BB Tour off eBay that i put on my account and had it unlocked through global support within 5 minutes. Only requirement was I have been a VZW Customer for more than 90 days and I am in good standing.
Shoot, if you want maybe I'll activate your phone for you on my account and unlock it...
unlock my HTC OZONE
hey man i just got a verizone wireless HTC OZONE....Pls could u help me unlock it?
Hi all, how to enter code in that phone?
My unlocked Tilt broke, and all I can find on Craigslist is an HTC Ozone. My unlocked Tilt is on T-mobile, so I can't call Verizon to get an unlock code
Is there another way to do this?
jagooch said:
My unlocked Tilt broke, and all I can find on Craigslist is an HTC Ozone. My unlocked Tilt is on T-mobile, so I can't call Verizon to get an unlock code
Is there another way to do this?
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Go to http://www.unlock-now.com/. Enter your IMEI and pay for an unlock code. Go to Settings, SIM Settings??, select Enter SIM Unlock code.
HTC-OH_SNAP said:
To answer your questions -
(1) The Pre-installed sim card is a VZW sim that allows you to use the phone internationally on GSM networks. You would pay international rates to VZW for that.
(2) Go here to learn how to unlock your Ozone for FREE!!!!!!
forum xda-developers com/showthread.php?t=537756
I did this and am able to use a t-mobile sim and At&t sim in the phone. You just have to make sure to have the phone in GSM network mode.
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Thank you sir...5 minute phone call and I'm unlocked and happy!
dkompile said:
Thank you sir...5 minute phone call and I'm unlocked and happy!
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Same here,
where I work we do not get VZW anywhere in the building. AT&T actually came in and installed repeaters so I plan on getting an AT&T prepaid and put the sim in my phone then I can just switch networks. Is that possible?
I unlocked 2 phones with www.unlock-now.com they work great and fast. I unlocked an HTC Imagio and an HTC Ozone.
go the unlock code from htcunlockcode.info and following instructions came along the code.
1. Switch to GSM mode
2. Go to Personal
3. Go to Security
4. It will says "Please enter the sim unlock code to disable the SIM lock"
5. Enter unlock code.
6. Reboot.
Worked fo me! hope the instructions will be helpful, as I see lot of people asking this in different forums.
xoxoxo
Jane.
thanks very much！
find the option to enter unlock code finally！
I got a code here http://unlockcellphonecode.com/code-for-unlocking-htc-mobile-cell-phone and they sent me the code and instructions ..
using iwireless sim card in it now..
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.
devlspawn said:
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 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.
lancer92oc said:
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.
According to one of the mods at Android Central you can switch a 900v to tmobile and get full lte speed by manually changing the apn. No need to switch to band 4. Is this true? Has anybody done it? I would love to stick in a tmobil3 sim and try it while retaining the option to go back to vzw unlimited data if tmobile signal is unsatisfactory. Thanks for your help!
900v on Tmobile
I have tried my wife's t-mobile $30/month no contract Sim card in my Sm-900v and it works great. I got 4g lte and the down load speed was 43mb. It was faster then my Verizon speed of 15mb. The t-mobile Sim card automatically stored the apn on the phone but if it does not just manually add the apn.I did verify that my band 4 was already enabled.. Band 4 has to be enabled to use on T-Mobile BUT you do not have to disable band 4 if you want to go back to verizon leave it alone. For what i understand Verizon enables band 4 out of the box so just get a cheap pre- payed card and try it out for a month. Hope this helps you out.
So no need to call for unlock code? Tmobile guy said they woildnt give me a sim without it
recDNA said:
So no need to call for unlock code? Tmobile guy said they woildnt give me a sim without it
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I bought my phone used so I do not know if it was factory unlocked.. 2nd you can just go to any store that sells t-mobile sim cards and buy a prepaid Sim card. I bought mine online from t-mobile (out of convenients) they mailed it to me.. no need to go to t-mobile store. Again buy a cheap Sim to test on your phone. Worse case if your phone is carrier locked you will only lose $30. Or if you have a friend with a different carrier try there Sim card to see Iif your phone is unlocked or not. Also you can just call Verizon customer support and just ask for the unlock code it's free.
Where does the code go? Is there a setting where?
As soon as you install new sim card and reboot phone first thing it will ask you for a unlock code.. you will enter code on same screen. If it does not ask you for a unlock code then your phone is not locked then enjoy your new tmobile phone.
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Thanks for the 411.
No problem hope it helps you.
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So I just bought a Galaxy S7 Edge from a guy on Craigslist and already got rid of my other phone. It keeps saying that I need a Network Unlock Code. I have called Verizon (the carrier I'm trying to use it on) and T-Mobile (The carrier it used to be on) and they both keep telling me that I need to call the other carrier in order to get it and neither can help me. T-Mobile even told me to download a SIM unlock app and by the end of it it was trying to charge me $40 to send me an unlock code. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Search unlock code for s7edge in Google you will get a ton of sites that sell the code. You can get one for as low as 15 bucks and it should work as it did for mine on Canada's Bell network.